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Barista's Anonymous
Barists'a Anonymous
There are few things that can transcend age, professions, socioeconomic status, and unite a community like a well placed coffee shop, cafe, or local bar.
Barista's are regarded as some of the original networkers, given opportunities to connect with individuals of a variety of backgrounds over an order of a Iced Skim Mocha or a cold beer.
How do you translate the skills gained in a barista'ing or bar tending profession that you may have acquired during your younger years to working as a professional on the other side of the counter?
That topic and more, covered here at B.A.'s anonymous.
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Network Leader: Emily Moore
Emily Moore
Found this article in NYT Diner's Journal about how Michael Phillips of Chicago won the 2010 World Barista Championship. Read more here: http://nyti.ms/bvuwi5
96 weeks ago from Barista's Anonymous and Coffee
Ryan Paugh
My favorite job that I ever had is still my first job in a Bagel Shop slash Deli back in New Jersey. It was awesome. I love to cook and I love being around people all day. There's a lot that you can learn from the Service Industry. Here's a great post about that >> http://bit.ly/dxOymO
What else have you all learned from working in the Services Industry?
100 weeks ago from Barista's Anonymous, Restaurant Professionals, I Love to Cook! and Brazen Foodies2 more
Grace Boyle:
In college I worked at an environmental non-profit, a lakeside aquarium, as their event coordinator. Although this isn't in a restaurant, this is ...MoreIn college I worked at an environmental non-profit, a lakeside aquarium, as their event coordinator. Although this isn't in a restaurant, this is service in terms of working alongside caterers, bartenders and servicing a group of people for an event (often weddings, parties, charities, etc.)
This was, to this day, the hardest and most challenging job because I had to deal with hundreds of people at once, ensure their food, drink, and event was great and something ALWAYS went wrong. There are so many moving pieces in the service industry because it's where people pay money, for other people to entertain or treat them well. It's luxury, really. And on the other end, you're serving them that. This job for two years, is also where I learned my now, business social skills and of course, patience :)
100 weeks ago
This was, to this day, the hardest and most challenging job because I had to deal with hundreds of people at once, ensure their food, drink, and event was great and something ALWAYS went wrong. There are so many moving pieces in the service industry because it's where people pay money, for other people to entertain or treat them well. It's luxury, really. And on the other end, you're serving them that. This job for two years, is also where I learned my now, business social skills and of course, patience :)
100 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
@Grace -- I think that my first job at age 14 was sort of similar. I wasn't dealing with 100 people at once (thank god) but it still required a ...More@Grace -- I think that my first job at age 14 was sort of similar. I wasn't dealing with 100 people at once (thank god) but it still required a lot of patience. One thing I learned a lot about through my deli job is how to make people happy when they're REALLY pissed off. I also learned how to recognize when trying to make someone happy is a lost cause. Thanks for commenting!
100 weeks ago
100 weeks ago
C Krantz
As a coffee lover, I'm rather curious about this as well.
Emily Moore
This week, I'll be working my last official hours at a local coffee shop down near my parents' house in North Carolina. Even though I love the whole "location independent" idea, I can't think of a time when I won't consider being a barista as a contribution to growing my networking skills and connections!
Rebecca Thorman:
I've always wanted to be a barista or waitress or bartender. I think it would be so fun and I agree you do get lots of value out of it! I know ...MoreI've always wanted to be a barista or waitress or bartender. I think it would be so fun and I agree you do get lots of value out of it! I know some employers that look for that kind of experience.
101 weeks ago
101 weeks ago
