Barista Wage
I would check to see what your competition pays. Be competitive to what the market will go for.
Regardless of experience (I prefer them not to have experience), I start my barista's all out at the same wage. It is way above minimum in my state ($5.15). Also, my employees are...
Roasting your own
I very much respect Cafemakers & Muddycup, but we went ahead and bought our roaster with our initial start-up costs for roasting our own.
Many factors came into play, and it was a decision we didn't take lightly (Due to cost factor etc..). After two years, we are now...
Starbucks
Starbucks!!...mmmh. I agree with many of the comments on this forum. My shop is not open on Sundays (due to it being in a downtown area). So, if I am craving a iced latte - I will go to SBucks. I don't do it very often, but you can pick up alot of information from their stores...
Baked Goods
We have all of our baked goods delivered. We have scones, bagels, and croissants delivered every morning to us. Our cookies come from another source.
Flexiability is key when dealing with someone doing your baked goods. If you go looking for a bakery - make sure they are easy to...
Lease
I would definitely have a lawyer review it. It will be well worth the money in the long run (Believe me). I have had numerous situations with my landlord regarding our lease. (Long Story).
Make sure your lease covers at least the following:
Operational Hours (make sure they can be...
DCaf Espresso
I like La Crema Coffee have a single origin espresso. The grind adjustment is the only way to fine tune your shots pulling to fast.
I have also noticed that the older the roast, the uglier the shots get. We don't let our Decaf hang around our shop for more than 10 days...
Hey:
This is just a general question on those who roast their own and bag their coffee.
1. Is it standard practices to seal your coffee bag after you have filled it for the customer and or display it? My understanding is that you want to lock in the freshness.
2. Does anyone know if they...
Forum:
I am starting to have trouble with a few of my customers (regular & non-regular) by them bringing in food from other places and then ordering just a bottled water or latte and eating in my establishment. I also serve a limited lunch menu (soup/panini sand).
Since the weather is nicer...
I am having some problems with my customers (some regular/some not) that are bringing in their lunches from another establishments or from home and then getting just a bottle of water and eating in my establishment. I do serve a small lunch menu (soup/panini sandwiches).
I don't know what to...
Xtra Charges
In some ways I agree. Unfortunately, that would not work in my geographic area. Most of my customers absolutely have to have their syrups with their lattes.
I do include whip cream into my prices. I have done some other things that are included into my pricing (based on what my...
Barista Wage
Just remember when paying your staff there is also the ungodly taxes that need to be paid.
I start my barista's out pretty much the same wage, unless they have really good experience (not barista experience), serving/customer service experience. Plus they interview extremely well...
1% Milk
OK... has anyone ever milked a cow or been on a dairy farm to see how milk comes to the shelf?
Here's the scoop...as mentioned before milk steams well or not so well based on milk fat and protein content (that has been established).
The FDA assigns what is acceptable to be labeled...
Selby Soft
We have had Selby Soft in our coffee house for the last 1-1/2 years. I have great trust in their product and their customer service is fantastic!
We purchased our system 2 years ago at the SCAA show in Atlanta. It was a very last minute decision for us and by far it has been one...
Hello,
If anyone is in the downtown area of Denver and looking for a good baritsa coming late summer (Aug/Sept). Can you PM me. I have an excellent barista that is going to school in Denver and is looking for a job.
Thanks,
Rockcreekcoffee