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  • #16
    Re: When is a barista too old?

    Isnt it funny how people think that your brain stops functioning the second you hit 40?Strange...

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    • #17
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      I was back home for a holiday in Newcastle a couple of weeks ago... I went to this cafe that makes bad coffee, but it didnt matter where I went I was always going to get bad coffee... so I figured I may as well enjoy something if Im not going to enjoy my coffee - the hot barista and waitresses ;D

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      • #18
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        Its funny how people make associations about age I mean Im in my forties and I used to have trouble remembering things but now I...

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        • #19
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          Sorry forgot why I opened this POST. :

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          • #20
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            What was the title of this post again?

            I like TGs idea of offering to make them a coffee. Chances are, even with the stale beans they use, that might be the best cup of coffee the owner would have had for a while.... Though I have to say that my first few attempts at steaming milk on a commercial machine ended up either way too hot or too frothy... way different to a small single boiler machine.

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            • #21
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              As a young bussiness owner I think I have a different perspective.

              I have employed (and let go) people who are lazy, unwilling to learn, rude, unreliable, think they are the best, and think they know everything.
              I have also had and have some great staff.
              Some of these people were 16, some were 48, and everywhere in between.

              I dont think age is a factor, people have an outlook or attitude based on their experiences so far.

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              • #22
                Re: When is a barista too old?

                Well said.

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                • #23
                  Re: When is a barista too old?

                  two words... EYE CANDY...

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                  • #24
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                    eye candy?? mmmm, no,  rather have a grumpy  septuagenarian passionate about his/her/my perfect coffee than a delectable youngun with bi-triceps/pectoral and gluteal curves, a really positive attitude and a toothbleach-whitened smile.. who produces c@#p coffee

                    IMHO, age is not important in any front-of-house situation, be it food or service ... passion  for, and  knowledge of the product they "sell" as well as a comprehensive concept of customer care , however,  are essential attributes.

                    L

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                    • #25
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                      Will totally agree with Pioneer Roaster,
                      It does not matter what age the person is, it completely comes down to their attitude, willingness to learn and motivation to work well with high standards!

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                      • #26
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                        I have 3 employees all over 40
                        One just recently retired at 68
                        (even at 68 he could run rings around persons younger than him)

                        I will add to above comments

                        Reliability, Honesty, and working without supervision are all key Attributes

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                        • #27
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                          In this day for a job to be denied to someone because of age is not only illegal is is just plain ignorant. Age has nothing to do with the making and serving of coffee. Whats importent is their intrest, passion for and dedication to "Getting It Right" not what year they were born.

                          The enjoyment of working with coffee is something that can be shared by all. Not just a certain age group.

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                          • #28
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                            The day I choose a cafe based on what the age and/or buff of the staff , is the day....well you know its madness!!


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                            • #29
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                              When is a barista too old? When hes laid out flat with tamper in hand and pushing up daisys!


                              Java "No daisy pushing here!" phile
                              Toys! I must have new toys!!!

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                              • #30
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                                I hope I never get too old to pour a shot...

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