How long does it take to become a Barista?

1. Food Products -- Provided quality beverages and food products by adhering to recipe and presentation standards while exhibiting creativity when requested by customers.

2. High Volume -- Developed ability to manage high volume of customers and positively respond to and interact with unhappy and dissatisfied customers.

3. Presentation Standards -- Prepare quality beverages in a timely matter and sustain exceptional customer satisfaction by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.

4. Consistent Attendance -- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality as well as trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectfully encouraging coaching

5. Customer Service -- Provide legendary customer service while adhering to Starbucks beverage repeatable routine, in order to deliver a consistent customer service experience.

Common Certifications For A Barista

The Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) certification is most common among Baristas. This certification is awarded by the National Environmental Health Association. This certification is great to have as it shows an improvement in your competency to perform your role. You can earn this certification at the beginning of your career, as it often doesn't require a minimum education level and work experience. To become a certified Barista with Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS), You need to pass the exam. Lucky you - certification doesn't require more than two years of work experience. Renew certification every 2 year.