You are looking for your first job as barista, within the specialty coffee industry, and you feel overwhelmed or you are having difficulties ?
Here my further 8 tips that will help you to find a job as barista, within the specialty coffee industry:
Let’s use Melbourne as example..
1. First impressions count
-Customize your resume based on the job position you're applying for.
-Customise your resume for a particular venue you're applying for.
-Create a customised cover letter to apply for jobs using different platforms.
2. Do not ask for a job !
Let me explain. Before asking for a job, sit down have a coffee chat with the barista then propose your self.
-Do not ask for a job.
-Propose yourself instead.
-Tell them you could offer your help for their business.
-Showcase your key strengths.
-Explain how you could add value to their business.
-Make them feel like their not hiring someone but instead they're investing in someone, you.
3. Go professional
Proposing your self for jobs in high end venues might be a little scary but trust me, they are often better organised in every aspect. Organisation means better work conditions and possibilities to grow your professional figure within the company.
4. Use the power of connections
-Use connections to find a job but do not count only on them.
-Speak to people get involved in events and connect within the coffee community.
-Network, network and again network.
5. Find your luck
Being in the right place at the right time is luck but you have to take action and get there. Let others know you're looking, use connections, before that.. connect with others :)
“Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity ”
6. Mindset
-Turn failures into lessons.
-Find positive friends mentors and co-workers.
-Shape your mindset with visions and goals.
-Jump out of your comfort zone.
-Think positive stay positive surround your self with positive vibes and people.
-Remember attitude is more important than knowledge, if you show interest, if you show willingness to learn, you will make it ! Knowing that you do not know and being honest is better than pretending to know.
“Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard”
7. Do your homework !
Even now before doing trials I do my “homework” I research:
-What “coffee” is used.
-What “equipment” and how to use it if I do not know. This is so important and i can not believe how people can skip this point all the time, when is as easy as opening youtube or google and literally get free coaching online.
-What is the “level” of that cafe, i have applied to, and the baristas working there.
-What is the “area” where the venue is located. Is it a business area ? If yes might be a fast paced environment based on big rushes serving mainly takeaways so latte art is a plus and not the main requirement for example.
-I look for any “detail” which I could take advantage of while doing my trial.
-Be detail oriented
YES, DETAILS MATTER !
This will give you a big advantage in comparison to your competition —> other trials
8. Last but not least
-Smile.
-Show your confidence, humility and your humbleness.
-Show them you are passionate and interested.
-Show curiosity.
-Ask questions.
-Remain calm, do one thing at a time but do it right. Remember you are doing a “trial” you are not supposed to know everything and work as you have been working for ages like the other employee.
-It is ok to make mistakes, we are human being and again is your first day!
-Smash it ! Let your positive energy flow touching others.
If you would like to have a chat regarding in-depth details, tips, training methods and much more to immediately land you a job within the coffee industry; Hit the “learn more” button now.
I would like to hear your thoughts, opinions and experiences. If this was helpful and inspiring tag or use #gianmarcoierardi on instagram to connect with me !
“You dont have to be great to start but you have to start to be great ”
All the above is based on our personal and professional experience, it is what we believe and what brought us here writing this guide.Onto the way to success there are no rules, just commitment and consistency.Ultimately the is no right and wrong but only different ways of thinking, different approaches and different methods.There is no perfection but only progression.Do not believe who says to know everything. Learning is ongoing and endless.What we believe is right today might be wrong tomorrow, stay always up to date.
Be curious.
I wrote this hoping to inspire others! If you made it to read all of this to the end..
THANK YOU !