Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shop chains, restaurants and hotels.
Day-to-day tasks
* prepare the coffee shop ready for opening
* take customer orders and payments
* grind fresh coffee beans
* prepare and serve sandwiches and cakes
* clean and tidy work areas, equipment and coffee machines
* create displays of stock
* do stock checks and order new stock
* clean and tidy the coffee shop before closing
Where you could work
You could work in a coffee shop.
Your working environment may be noisy and hot.
Uniform
You may need to wear a uniform.
Working hours
40 to 42 hours variable
Skills you'll need
* the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
* the ability to sell products and services
* the ability to work well with others- draft- HP
* the ability to work on your own
* a good memory
* the ability to work well with your hands
* to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand‑held device
How to become one
You can get into this job through:
* a college course
College
You could do a college course that would give you some of the skills to do this role. Courses include: Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry; Level 2 Award in Barista Skills; Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service
You'll usually need:
* 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
* 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
You can train through a hospitality team member intermediate apprenticeship.
This will usually take 12 months to complete. You'll do on‑the‑job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
* some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
* You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may prefer you to have experience in customer service or catering.
Career path and progression
* With experience, you could become a store manager and then move on to a regional manager role.
* You could also become self‑employed and set up your own coffee shop.
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