starting a career in coffee

[smithy Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close smithy]

Hello.
Im looking for some advice for starting out in the coffee industry.
i previously have been working as a mechanical fitter for rio tinto so i have made a big career change. I have just completed a barista course here in perth, now where do i go from here? is a barista course enough to start working in a busy cafe? or do i have to work my way up? i hope not lol
any advice on this would be great, also if anyone knows places in perth that are hiring that would be great. thanks

[Thundergod Sleep is overrated Find all posts View Profile Close Thundergod]

Re: starting a career in coffee

Long time to your first post.
Welcome to Coffee Snobs.

is a barista course enough to start working in a busy cafe?

In my opinion, no.
Maybe a quiet cafe.
Some cafe owners wont even want to know you without experience.
Having said that though, I did talk my way into a job at a quiet cafe with just a barista course certificate, a picture or two of my home coffee equipment (he thought I was mad) and an obvious passion for coffee.

In a busier cafe they may not let you near the machine and youd have to work your way up.

I think passion is the key.

[3fun Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close 3fun]

Re: starting a career in coffee

I recently got a part time job at a coffee bar as a barista(of course after being trained), with no previous jobs or training, straight out of high school. I did mention home roasting and the effort I put into the coffee at home.

[runfast Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close runfast]

Re: starting a career in coffee

I have just completed a barista course here in perth, now where do i go from here? is a barista course enough to start working in a busy cafe? or do i have to work my way up? i hope not lol

Your best bet is to shortlist the places where you would like to work. Research them and find out as much about them as you can  - then approach them when they are not flat strap busy with a resume in hand.

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Good luck!