Business Barista Training
On Your Own Espresso Machine
π¬π§ This workshop is also available in English
Train your team in coffee experience
Want to teach your team how to serve real coffee quality, with perfect espressos and silky-smooth milk foam?
Whether you work in a restaurant, hotel, espresso bar, or lunchroom, good coffee is a calling card. This business barista workshop will help your staff:
- Better understand what good coffee is
- To work more efficiently and consistently
- Improve your latte art and milk frothing skills
- To serve your coffee menu professionally
Immediate results on the work floor
The training takes place on your own equipment, so your team learns on the machines they use every day. The results?
Fewer errors, faster preparation, better taste and higher customer satisfaction.
What your team will learn (and can apply immediately)
Each training is tailor-made, but frequently requested components include:
- Espresso extraction and settings
- Frothing milk without bubbles
- Latte art techniques
- Device maintenance & workflow
- Taste recognition & error analysis
- Coffee consistency within a team
1-on-1, team training or group session
Training sessions of 1 or 2 hours can be used flexibly:
- For new employees or complete teams
- 1-on-1 coaching or group format
- Regularly recurring training (e.g. quarterly training)
- Also possible as a start-up for a new espresso machine or coffee brand
For every brand and type of machine
Whether you work with La Marzocco, Rancilio, ECM, Kees van de Westen, or another brand β Geert Jan has practical experience with dozens of brands and adapts his training seamlessly.
Complete Business Barista Training Overview
- Trainer: Geertjandebaristaman
- Type: Practical barista training at your own workplace
- Target group: Hotels, restaurants and hospitality teams, companies
- Standard duration: 2 hours (most chosen)
- Alternative: 1 hour with specific focus
- Possible Content:
- - Coffee knowledge & roasting
- - Espresso & extraction
- - Milk & latte art
- - Equipment, cleaning & maintenance
- Group advice: Maximum 5 participants per hour
- Pricing structure: Fixed price per workshop
- Location: Throughout the Netherlands (including preparation and travel costs)
- Aftercare: PDF summary with knowledge, tips and recommended suppliers
Geertjan the barista
With over 10 years of experience in the specialty coffee world, Geert-Jan is the ultimate coffee coach.
- Skilled in coaching business teams
- Providing private workshops at home on a weekly basis
- Knowledge of espresso extraction processes, milk frothing, latte art, cleaning and gastronomy
- Flexible, personal and skilled in sensing level and needs
After-service and advice after the training
After the training, Geert Jan is available for quick questions or advice. Follow-up training can also be scheduled for further development or for new employees.
Ready to upgrade your coffee experience?
A better coffee experience starts with well-trained staff. Contact us and discover how corporate barista training can take your business to the next level.
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Coffee Staff Training by Geertjandebaristaman
Well-trained staff is essential for consistent coffee quality, efficient service, and satisfied guests . With practical, on-site coffee training, you can ensure your team feels confident behind the espresso machineβeven during busy periods.
Geertjandebaristaman provides in-house coffee training and barista staff training for hospitality entrepreneurs, coffee shops, hotels, and restaurants. The training is fully tailored to your team, your workflow, and your equipment .
Practical coffee training for your team
With years of experience in specialty coffee and hospitalityβincluding as a shop manager and barista trainerβGeert-Jan helps teams achieve consistent improvements in performance. His training is hands-on, easy to understand, and directly applicable in the workplace .
Whether you're running a start-up coffee shop or want to train an existing team, these staff training courses will improve both quality and peace of mind in the workplace.
What does your staff learn during the coffee training?
1. Preparing coffee drinks & barista skills
- Espresso extraction: grind, dosage and brewing time
- Froth milk without bubbles and with a consistent texture
- Latte art base (heart, tulip, rosetta)
- Filter coffee (V60, Chemex, batch brew) if relevant
2. Adjusting equipment
- Correctly adjusting bean grinders for espresso and filter
- Optimizing espresso machines for consistent taste
- Working with different coffees and roasting profiles
3. Service, workflow & efficiency
- Hospitality and communication at the bar
- Smart workflow during peak hours
- Error analysis: recognizing and solving taste problems
4. Cleaning and maintenance
- Daily and weekly cleaning routines
- Hygiene, flavour preservation and machine care
- Preventive maintenance to prevent malfunctions
Why choose staff training by Geertjandebaristaman?
- Training at your own location and equipment
- Tailored to the team's level, role and experience
- Practical, clear and without unnecessary theory
- Suitable for onboarding, further training and recurring training
- Years of experience within various catering teams
Geert-Jan provided training and advice to coffee shops, cultural institutions, hotels and restaurants, among others, where quality, speed and consistency are crucial.
How does coffee staff training work?
Step 1 β Non-binding intake
Discussion of goals, team size, level and challenges.
Step 2 β Customized training proposal
You will receive a clear proposal with:
- content of the training
- duration (half day, day or route)
- costs
Step 3 β On-site training
The training takes place at your workplace , so that employees learn to work with their own machines and workflow.
Step 4 β Evaluation & Aftercare
Following the course, there will be an evaluation and practical advice for next steps or further training.
Location & execution
The staff training can take place:
- at your own location (preferred)
- or in the training room in Amsterdam
Training on your own equipment has the greatest impact, because employees learn to work with the materials they use every day.
Need to train staff? Contact us
Do you want to structurally improve the performance of your team and increase coffee quality?
Please feel free to contact us via the contact form or discuss the options for a customized coffee staff training .