The Coffee Gang - Barista Training Program - Worldwide Coffee Training for Hotels & Resorts of a higher standard and the greater hospitality industry

Barista Basics: an introduction to all aspects of being a Barista

• Coffee Tasting – understanding the flavor, blend and history of coffee
• The basic operations of a coffee machine
• How to operate and adjust the grinder
• Tampering and extraction time for coffee
• Learning the right technique and temperature for perfecting the milk texture
• Preparing the essential coffee - Caffe Latte, Cappuccino, Macchiato, Mocha...
• Cleaning and equipment maintenance

Opening/closing procedures and working with a multiple coffee system

• Preparing the coffee machine
• Bleeding of machine, checking the flow of coffee, extraction time
• Adjusting the grinder and the texture of the coffee
• Learn the systems of multiple coffee making
• Prepare 2- 4 coffees at a time
• Understanding quantity and handling of equipment in a fast paced environment
• Starting to build speed and efficiency in coffee preparation

Building Speed & Efficiency while working with multiple systems

• Working with a multiple milk systems
• Understanding milk textures and working with full cream/soy/skim/lite milk
• Combining multiple coffee and milk variations to perfect the technique
• Preparing various combinations of coffee orders and being part of the broader
• hospitality/café service team
• Learning the reality of barista work in a café
• Consistency and professionalism in preparation

The Importance of building consistency and speed

• Speed work – preparing two coffees in 1 minute
• Building consistency
• Review of key skills and competencies in becoming a complete café allrounder
• Table service for cafes and restaurants (Optional)

• The importance of milk texture
• How to maintain consistency with textured milk
• How to free-pour your first latte art cup
• Different styles and designs of latte art
• To experiment and discover your own inner creativity