https://limitlesscoffee.com

LIMITLESS Coffee & Tea

Barista

May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL

What I liked

I loved the ability to work with interesting individuals in a relaxed environment. I felt I gained a lot of experience and exposure to the coffee world, how roasting is of itself its own industry, the cultural, social, and economic benefits of having coffee being served, and ways skills necessary for the foodservice industry. What made this specific opportunity amazing was seeing the barista workstyle in a corporate environment and finding out a hidden market of cafes in corporate environments.

What I wish was different

I wished I was able to cycle to other locations to gain a more holistic experience rather than just one location.

Advice

Be prepared to be challenged physically, emotionally, and mentally. Being a barista may seem like a very simple job, but there are a lot of tasks that go behind the scenes that you must always be prepared for. You never know how many customers you would encounter at a certain time; you never know if something will break or spill; you never know if you'll be able to get a rest or a break and have to be on your feet for long periods of time.
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