Barista

A Barista makes and serves coffees and other beverages in a café, coffee shop or other hospitality venue. You’ll take drink orders and prepare a range of hot drinks according to customer instructions. Baristas may also process customer payments and take drinks to tables. You might perform other duties such as cleaning coffee equipment, grinding beans or maintaining the service area.

Baristas should have strong communication skills and be able to speak with customers from a range of backgrounds. Customer service skills are essential and you’ll need to able to work as part of a team. Baristas should be good at multitasking and must be able to work quickly during busy shifts. Depending on your workplace, you might have to work irregular hours including nights, weekends and holidays.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $62,400
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a barista?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality (Food and Beverage)

On Campus
6 months
$4,435
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SIT30622

Certificate III in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
COFFEE - SITXFSA005

Barista Coffee & Food Handler’s Job Ready

Blended, On Campus
2 days
$280
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
SIT20322

Certificate II in Hospitality

Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
3 - 24 months
$0 - $4,758
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SITSS00080

Espresso Machine Operation Skill Set

On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Cafe Attendant
SITHFAB025

Prepare and Serve Espresso Coffee

On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 5 days
$0 - $1,750
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista Cafe Attendant
SITHFAB023

Operate a Bar

On Campus, Traineeship
2 - 3 days
$0 - $70
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Bar Attendant Barista
SITHFAB030

Prepare and Serve Cocktails

On Campus, Traineeship
2 days
$0 - $70
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
SITHFAB024

Prepare and Serve Non-Alcoholic Beverages

On Campus
1 - 2 days
$0 - $350
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Barista
22566VIC

Certificate I in Work Education (Hospitality)

On Campus
12 months
$20,250
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Kitchen Attendant Barista
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