Barista
ばりすた
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Other Food Preparation Occupations
Summary
A professional who uses an espresso machine to perform optimal extraction, provides coffee, and handles customer service.
Description
A barista selects coffee beans, measures them, grinds them with a grinder, extracts using an espresso machine, steams milk, creates latte art, and other techniques to provide the perfect cup. They also propose drink menus tailored to customer preferences and store concepts, perform equipment maintenance, manage bean inventory, and conduct quality control. During busy times, the ability to handle numerous orders quickly and accurately, as well as hospitality through communication with guests, is required.
Future Outlook
With the growing demand for specialty coffee and the spread of cafe culture, the demand for baristas with specialized skills is expected to remain stable. Career expansion into latte art instructors or coffee trainers is also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Can provide meticulous attention / Has hospitality / Has sociability / Is creative
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time employee / Part-time possible / Shift / Standing work
Career Path
Apprentice Barista → Junior Barista → Senior Barista → Chief Barista → Cafe Manager → Barista Trainer
Required Skills
Coffee Bean Selection / Espresso Machine Operation / Grinder Adjustment / Latte Art
Recommended Skills
Coffee Roasting / Communication Skills (English) / Equipment Maintenance / Latte Art (Advanced)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High attention to detail is needed for fine-tuning extraction conditions and quality control. |
| Communication Skills | Communication skills essential for interacting with customers and understanding their requests. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required for latte art and menu development. |
Related Qualifications
- JBA Certified Barista Basic
- SCA Certified Barista
Aliases
- Cafe Barista
- Coffee Barista
Related Jobs
- Bartender
- Cafe Manager
- Coffee Roaster