Head Barista

$790 | 7 hours

A great Head Barista does more than make excellent coffee. They set the standard for quality, lead and develop their team, build efficient systems, and help create a coffee program that is consistent, profitable, and genuinely welcoming.

This hands-on course is designed for baristas ready to step into a Head Barista role, as well as current Head Baristas looking to strengthen their skills and confidence. Across the day, you’ll develop practical tools for training others, dialling in coffee, improving service, managing the bar, and building your palate.

With this being a private class, you’ll receive focused coaching, practical feedback, and time to work on the areas most relevant to you with 3 different electives to choose from — Latte Art, Filter Coffee and Palate Development

What is covered

• Fundamental skills training and development

• Barista training foundations and principles

• Leadership and hospitality development

• Organisational skills needed as head barista

• Dialling in workshop

• Palate development and training

• Advanced filter coffee brewing

• Personalisd Q&A time

Who should come

• Baristas preparing to apply for a Head Barista role

• New or current Head Baristas wanting stronger systems and leadership skills

• Experienced baristas ready to take the next step in their career and develop their palate

What is provided

• A full day of hands-on training

• Unlimited coffee and milk

• Printed course material

• Small-group coaching, with a maximum of two participants per class

Schedule

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM: Introduction / Course Framing

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM: Fundamental Skills Assessment

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM: How to Train Fundamental Skills

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Dialling In & Recipe Development

12:00 PM – 01:00 PM: Lunch Break

01:00 PM – 02:30 PM: Cupping & Palate Development

02:30 PM – 04:00 PM: Elective Training Options:

1. Latte Art Training

2. Advanced Filter Coffee Skills

3. Further Palate Development

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