Provide customers with high quality coffee, along with service, in cafes and bars (coffee shops and bars where light meals are served).
Perfect For …
People who like to interact with others. People who are sensitive to trends. People who are interested in coffee.
Job Details
Coffee specialists who provide customers with a cup of their finest.
They are coffee professionals who serve delicious coffee to customers in cafes, bars, and restaurants. They are required to have in-depth knowledge of coffee and extraction techniques in order to create the best cup of coffee to match the other menu items served at the restaurant. Baristas also need to be able to provide high quality service that will please each and every customer who comes to the restaurant and to create a comfortable atmosphere. Always thinking of the customer, baristas study every day to make satisfactory coffee while incorporating new information and trends.
Key Points !
Learn knowledge and gain experience to become a first-class barista.
In addition to knowledge of coffee, baristas are required to have the skills to make coffee. In general, baristas acquire their knowledge and skills by actually working in cafes, and by developing their customer service skills. Some baristas learn their skills in bars and coffee shops overseas. Think about what kind of place you want to work and what kind of barista you want to become, and aim for the first class.
In the Future
To make coffee more delicious and enjoyable
The popularity of cafes in Japan is growing, as many foreign-affiliated cafes are opening their doors to the Japanese market. Barista will continue to be a popular profession. In some stores, baristas may serve cocktails and other alcoholic beverages or prepare light meals to make the coffee more enjoyable. By acquiring a broad knowledge, the possibilities for the customer service industry will also expand.
Job Facts
Income.
Monthly income varies depending on the size of the company or store where you are employed. A typical food and beverage service worker earns about 200,000 yen per month, so that is one guide. Some baristas are paid handsomely for their excellent performance in contests, becoming advisors to food companies or appearing in commercials.
Vacation?
About 6-8 days a month in shifts.
Where do you work?
Cafes, bars, restaurants, hotel cafes, coffee shops, etc.
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