Lead Barista Experience

Who is this for? 

Lead Baristas looking to develop their professional career in coffee.

Why should I take part?

A two day course for Lead Baristas in which you’ll get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills as well as the hands on experience at the roaster - blending, roasting and cupping your own coffee and exploring different brewing methods. You’ll learn about the coffee journey, from bean to cup, and you’ll develop a better understanding of the variables that affect coffee taste and sensory perception. You’ll also have the opportunity to take an exam with the SCA Introduction to Coffee certification, part of the SCA Coffee Skills programme, which would contribute 10 points towards an SCA diploma.

How will it help me?

During the event, you will...

• Network with like minded TUCO members and suppliers, developing new and exciting ideas to take back to your own institution which can enhance sales and reduce costs
• Learn what makes a great Lead Barista
• Learn how to manage quality of your coffee products
• Learn how to coach staff with learning & teaching styles
• Learn about brew ratios and variables
• Take an exam with the SCA introduction to coffee certification
• Learn to blend, roast and cup your own coffee
• Take part in a milk masterclass with latte art
• Explore different coffee brewing methods
• Understand the 'coffee journey'; from bean to cup

Following the event, you will...

• Create coffees using different coffee brewing methods
• Understand the 'coffee journey'; from bean to cup
• Implement your coaching skills whilst training your team

What’s included?

• 2 full days of barista training
• 1-night bed and breakfast at Motel One Hotel, Glasgow
• Dinner at a local restaurant on the evening of day one
• The opportunity to take an exam with the SCA Introduction to Coffee certification
• Travel from Matthew Algie to a restaurant in Glasgow centre on the evening of day 1, plus travel from Motel One Hotel and Matthew Algie on day two

What’s not included?

• You are required to make their own way to Matthew Algie on day one, and home at the end of the development day on day two
• Any additional accommodation before or after the development day takes place. However, additional nights at Motel One Hotel can be booked via TUCO Academy for a supplemented cost of £50.00 + VAT. To add additional nights to your booking, please email [email protected]

Provisional Itinerary:

Download a provisional itinerary here. Please note, this is subject to change. Final itineraries will be uploaded to your Dashboard approx. 1 week prior to Tour commencement.