Coffee Jobs Podcast

[app_audio src=""] Subscribe at iTunes  Welcome to the ninth episode of Coffee Jobs Podcast This week I was delighted to have Jenni Bryant on the show. You may have spotted a mention of Jenni in Gwilym's episode earlier in the season. Jenni works for Market Lane in Melbourne, and has had a fascinating career in coffee across three continents. She's someone I've wanted to get on the show from the beginning and the conversation was very rewarding. We talked about company culture, tipping culture (from both sides of the counter) and the importance of creating community in your workplace. And a whole lot more. Check it out! A photo of mine from 2009 of Jenni working with Gwilym. Links   Jenni Bryant on Twitter Market Lane Coffee in Melbourne. Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

This week I interview Ellie Hudson, who is the Director of Professional Development for the Speciality Coffee Association of America. A perfect fit for the podcast!   Ellie has had a fascinating career in coffee, and this episode feels a little like it just scratches the surface of what she has to offer. It is an extremely practical episode, full of tactics for those of you either wanting to progress or develop a better team.  Links Workforce.com Plowing the Sea The E-Myth B-Corporations The Speciality Coffee Association of America Ellie Hudson on Twitter  Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

In this episode, we have two guests! I am joined by Mikaela Wallgren and Klaus Thomsen of the Coffee Collective in Copenhagen. Klaus is a World Barista Champion, and a founder of the Coffee Collective. Mikaela is the Finnish Brewers Cup Champion, placing 2nd in the world this year, and looks after Human Resources  at the Coffee Collective. Having them on together offers a unique insight into how a business has changed and developed its approach to hiring, and also what it is they look for in their employees. There is a lot of great information, tips and learning in this episode - I hope you enjoy it! Links The Coffee Collective Klaus Thomsen on Twitter & Instagram Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

Welcome to the sixth episode of Coffee Jobs Podcast In this episode, we speak to Laila Willbur. Laila has been a US Barista Champion in 2014, and is currently the director of coffee at Cherry Street. She's also one of the team behind The Coffeewoman. She's currently the Chair of the United States Barista Guild. We talk about a number of things, from Laila's career and the lessons she's learned working for some of the best coffee companies in the US, to how Cherry Street approach development and why they're never short of applicants for the opportunities they offer. She offers some insights into how to get the most out of volunteering and participating in the industry. We end on a discussion of how starting a family fits within a career in coffee. Don't miss it! Links Cherry Street The Coffeewoman Laila Willbur on Twitter  Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

  Welcome to the fifth episode of Coffee Jobs Podcast In this episode, we speak to Charles Babinski. Charles is a US Barista Champion, and a co-owner/co-founder of G&B Coffee and Go Get Em Tiger in Los Angeles, California. I really enjoyed this conversation with Charles, he's incredibly thoughtful, full of insight and honesty. Don't miss this episode - there's something useful, actionable and meaningful for anyone who will listen. (image: New York Times) Links G&B Coffee and Go Get 'Em Tiger Jobs at G&B/GGET Charles Babinski on Twitter  Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

This week we are joined by Anne Lunell. Anne's been both the Swedish Barista Champion as well as Swedish Brewers Cup Champion. She's best known as the co-founder of Koppi Coffee in Helsingborg, Sweden - one of the most influential roasteries in Europe. We talk about her way into coffee, the challenges in running a small business in a town without much of a coffee scene, the importance of not letting your ego get in the way of asking the right questions, and about the value of building a network. Links Koppi Coffee Anne Lunell on Twitter & Instagram Jason Fried on questions. Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

In this episode, we speak to Michael Phillips. He's a world barista champion, was a co-founder of Handsome Coffee in LA, and is now the Director of Training at Blue Bottle Coffee. Michael is incredibly busy, travelling around the US and over to Japan, and so I was very lucky to grab some time with him. I think his current role, and company's approach to hiring, gives him some extremely important insights. We talk about a lot of things: The outcome of hiring your friends, his issues with coffee academia, the importance of development tracks and what exactly is all my fault... Links Michael Phillips on Twitter & Instagram Blue Bottle Coffee's Career Opportunities Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board

In this episode we interviewed Gwilym Davies, 2009 World Barista Champion, Manager of Kavovekurzy Coffee Training School in Prague and co-founder of Prufrock Coffee in London. Gwilym shared the most common, but simple mistakes that can be easily avoided by baristas and staff applying for a job and submitting CVs - which he is not very fond of. While he has some very particular views on how the perfect trial shift for would be, he gave some insights on how to hire better by finding a balance between the company's and the candidate's values and interests and the essential technical skills that every aspiring barista should have. Finally, he discussed the importance and benefits of relationships with staff members in their professional development and what it takes for him to mentor a career in coffee. Links Gwilym Davis Facebook profile Prufrock Coffee Kavovekurzy Coffee Training School 3FE hiring questionnaire Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffe

Welcome to the first episode of the Coffee Jobs Podcast! This interview is with Colin Harmon, co-founder and co-owner of 3FE in Dublin. Colin is well known as both a three-time Irish Barista Champion, and three-time World Barista Championship finalist. He's also one of the team behind Tamper Tantrum - whose podcasts, events and videos we love. Colin has a book coming out, titled "What I know about running coffee shops", we'd recommend signing up and grabbing a copy as soon as it is out. In this episode we interviewed Colin Harmon, of 3FE in Dublin. Colin explains why you shouldn't send him a CV, what he considers a great investment in your career, what professionalism means to him, and how easy it is to progress quickly in the industry. Links Colin Harmon on Twitter 3FE 3FE hiring questionnaire Tamper Tantrum What I know about running coffee shops Host James Hoffmann (jimseven.com, @jimseven) The Coffee Jobs Podcast is brought to you by the Coffee Jobs Board