$2,195.00
ILBA Coffee School's Coffee Business Development and Barista Training Class consists of (4) eight-hour training days focusing on the fundamentals of Managing, Marketing, Operating and Successfully Growing a Coffee Business paired with Advanced Barista Training, techniques and disciplines.
This class focuses on the targeted questions clients ask when opening or expanding a specialty coffee business in addition to our world class barista training. Our consultants will cover topics such as developing a logo, image, and a brand. Location selection, lease negotiation, and product integration will be evaluated and discussed in detail, as well.
This class, combined with the Private Training: system development / menu creation is the most elite and rewarding class the students at our coffee school.
Class Agenda
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MANAGEMENT & MARKETING
GOVERNMENT BUREAUCRACIES
Working with the health & building department, Requirements & Approval time frame, Architect, Designer, Layout, Time-line
MERCHANDISING AND PRIVATE LABELING
Branding an image, Business name, Cups, Coffee, Mugs, Apparel, Menu
Location
Location selection, Demographics, Concept/location evaluation, Budgeting, Lease negotiation and terms
MENU EVALUATION
Coffee drinks, Coffee terms & slang, Drink development consistency, Size options, Brand Consistency
Concept
Cafe Products, Location & Design, Budget, Vendors
FOOD AND CAFE PRODUCT OPTIONS
Menu development, Cafe product options
Employees
Hiring and discovering talent, Maintaining a close staff, Keeping Consistency in employees, Hiring managers, Training, Turnover rates
POINT OF PURCHASE
Difference in register configurations, Theft prevention, Up-selling, Customer Service skills
LOSS PREVENTION/THEFT
Methods of reducing theft, Security, Surveillance, Tips/shift changes, Managerial procedures
MARKETING AND PROMOTION
Methods of marketing, Target market, Business expansion, Effective Strategies, Promotional Techniques
BARISTA DEVELOPMENT
ESPRESSO
Extracting shots off multiple espresso machines, Evaluation of the perfect shot, Proper tamping techniques, Espresso quality control, Efficiency techniques
MILK
Learning the fundamentals of steaming, Pouring the perfect latte, Multi tasking, Methods of flavoring. Proper temperature control
CUPPING
Purpose & Implementation, Regional taste profiles, Tasting Components, Supplies, Scoring Methods
BREWING
Methods of brewing, Different equipment options, Serving options, Systems of extraction, Grinding fresh vs. pre-ground, Quality control
DRINK PREPARATION
Hot, Iced and Blended Drinks, Making Non coffee drinks
COLD DRINK PREP
Proper blending techniques, Equipment options and their results, Methods of iced drink preparation
LATTE ART
Introduction to Latte Art, Latte art demonstration, Latte art training, Latte art creation
TEA
History and key facts, Proper brewing, Tea latte drink preparation, Quality control, Serving options
SMOOTHES
Whole fruit vs. fruit blend, Proper techniques, Product options
EQUIPMENT
Introductions to multiple manufacturers, Applications for each type of equipment, Cleaning and proper sanitation, Maintenance and repairs
FLAVOR OPTIONS
Powder vs. pump based system, Differences in ingredients & flavor profiles, Drink development techniques
ROASTING
Roast profiles, Price vs. quality, Roasting methods, Fair trade, Shade grown, Organic