Barista Skills Trainer

Suitability qualified candidates to apply for the vacancies of Barista Trainer based at our Hermanus Campus. The Barista Trainer is responsible for day-to-day training, course planning, preparation, delivery, administration and reporting regarding the LtE Barista programme.

Main Requirements:

Hold to LtE’s statement of faith and be an active member of an evangelical church.

Experience as a Barista Trainer with a proven Barista record that is reflected in qualifications and achievements attained within the industry.

At least three (3) years’ experience in a Barista training environment in addition to three (3) years of artisanal and speciality barista experience.

The applicants must have experience in:

Creating, maintaining, & improving as needed a training program including coffee basics, barista basics & advanced training, milk creations, and alternative and hand brewing training.

Teaching and participating at regular specialty coffee conventions and competitions.

Have presented Cupping Events and have a sound understanding of roasting techniques.

The ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and respond to all customer enquiries regarding coffee.

Be subject matter expert on current coffee trends and preferably be SCA or City & Guilds accredited.

Coffee shop management experience is beneficial.

Proven track record in education and/or social development.

Have at least 5 years’ experience working in a multi-cultural training environment. Experience in the NPO PBO sector will be advantageous.

Passionate about developing the unemployed and eradicating the legacies of injustice.

Good computer and administrative skills required.

Ability to meet deadlines is essential as well as attention to detail and report writing skills.

Able to interact comfortably and effectively within an inter-cultural environment made up of different social, economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds and be team orientated.

Good communication skills in English while knowledge of isiXhosa/Afrikaans would be beneficial.

Three independent contactable references, from previous reporting lines.

Primary Responsibilities:

To follow the set curriculum and its various modules in order to provide training and instruction using various methods to transfer skills and knowledge to students.

To mentor and coach students attending the Barista Course in order that they can achieve the best outcome.

To attend to all administrative aspects of the course including training preparation (course outlines, lesson plans, timeous ordering of materials) and training administration (registration, payment of student fees, course entry screening, assessments, reports, coaching documents, and maintenance of the database).

To explore the speciality coffee market to find partners most suitable for internship sites or placement opportunities.

Assist students in finding jobs. Connect with various people in the industry.

To order training material including consumable like coffee, milk, etc timeously.

To arrange field trips and excursions to places of interest in the coffee industry e.g., roasteries, competitions, etc.

To exercise control over the use and safekeeping and maintenance schedule of barista equipment.



Other Requirements:

Learn to Earn (LtE) is a registered Christian skills development organization which seeks to develop people, especially unemployed people, socially, economically, emotionally, and spiritually. As such this is a team ministry, and the following will also be required in addition to the above:

Participate, contribute, and engage in weekly staff devotions and prayer meetings.

To participate in the employer’s Annual Staff Retreat. We go away together to do staff development and spiritual growth seminars.

To participate in the employer’s Annual General Meetings and other organisational functions (awareness and fundraisers) which may be held after hours, during the week or on a Saturday.

To be co-responsible for the continued development of the employer.

To promote the employer and obtain financial support thereof.

The employee will be expected to do things that fall outside of the ambit of their job description, such as sweeping, cleaning, covering for and helping other staff. This is a team ministry.

Must have reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License (Code: EB)