Qualifications for getting hired?
Hey!
Just a super quick question - I have a connection (through family) at a cafe near me, and I’m currently hunting for a casual/part-time job. Always loved coffee + some casual barista stuff at home, and would love the chance to do it for work, and apparently this place is looking for a ‘reliable’ barista.
Aside from asking the connection directly, which I’ll likely do regardless, can anyone here speak to what sort of qualifications are necessary to put me in a good spot? I’ve got some distant past experience in hospitality with a very likely expired RSA, but otherwise, I imagine a barista course/certification would be helpful? In my city (Melbourne, AUS) there seems to be a bunch of day courses, but there are many varying levels, from a beginner course around $100, a latte art course for $120 by itself, all the way up to a ‘ready to work’ level for $1000+, which is obviously out of my range for a casual job but seems excessive regardless!
Any advice from those in the industry would be much appreciated 🙏