Coffee Biz: Baristas to the Rescue!

Monday, October 26, 2009

Baristas to the Rescue--again!

Your New Mission:

It seems like yesterday that the American barista stepped out from that ocean of green aprons to prepare and declare themselves true professionals in the art of coffee education and preparation.
Now owners of independent retail specialty coffee businesses desperately need you again...as marketing associates to help them, and you, survive and thrive.
Taste EVERYTHING your coffee house sells your precious customers. Pick a favorite. If it doesn't taste great, immediately tell your owner, until it meets the same high standards your set for your coffee.
Once you are as proud of ALL the beverages and food your place serves, your new mission begins:
Every time an order is placed, inspire-not require- that added on sell by mentioning your favorite breakfast, lunch, pastry, gelato or any other item that compliments the time of day and order.

Coffee Corner: Bikini Weather?

I found a help wanted ad on craigslist for a new espresso drive-thru coming to Springfield, calling for Baristas that will fit into company uniforms: Bikini's and lingerie. I didn't apply. You likely have heard some of the buzz surrounding Bikini Baristas, an espresso drive-thru in Everette, WA. First there was the report of a man dressed in womens undergarments, exposing himself to bikini clad baristas in Parkland, WA. and more recently the charges of indecent exposure leveled at bikini wearing baristas themselves, in Everett.
And with all the recent local media attention on the battle between Springfield and downtown exotic dance clubs, I'm wondering what kind of local uproar and drama this new drive-thru will provide us over the coming years. And I would love to hear your thoughts on Bikini Baristas coming to the area. Please feel free to leave comments here or email me (Cash Reynolds) at forloveofcoffee@gmail.com.