Our Barista Training Guide: Barista Resume and Cover Letter

Let's face it, in some cities, competition for barista jobs is intense. Baristas are in high demand, excellent baristas who have the qualities of being genuinely friendly and curious about coffee. Competition is good because it’s a drive for improvement. On the other hand, you need to try harder to shine bright among other baristas. And it would be best if you had a strong barista resume. But we have a few tips on how to do it.

Anything to give you the edge will be helpful when applying for a barista job. Writing your barista resume and cover letter right maybe your biggest advantage – even if you lack experience! If you write your barista resume and cover letter well, you will get the job and the experience you need to develop your barista skills and build a solid career in the coffee world.

Besides, having an impeccable barista resume and cover letter note other things that other aspiring baristas often forget about. Try to avoid any grammar mistakes in your correspondence with a potential employer in a coffee shop. Don’t send your resume and cover letter from a crazy email address – better create a new one to look more professional. During a barista interview and every day on your shift, be clean, neat, and well-groomed (this includes your clothes, outlook, makeup, nails, etc.).

And now, let’s talk about your barista resume and cover letter in more detail.

Create Your Own Barista Resume

Your barista resume should distinguish you from the crowd. It should produce an unforgettable impression, be unique, creative, and personal at the same time. You don’t have to go beyond the borders when creating your resume, but try to brighten it up slightly.

Liven up your resume with a creative design or a semi-transparent image of a coffee cup in the background. You might want to choose a certain unconventional font or formatting. It might be anything that leaves a positive impression.

Your resume should convey a message that you are a real hard-working person who is looking for a barista job and eager to learn new things. Your resume tells the world the story about you – so make this story memorable.

Mention everything relevant to the coffee business or customer service. If you read any coffee books or attended a coffee festival – write it down. Don’t be shy. It would help if you communicated your passion for coffee that will allow you to stand out among other candidates.

In addition to our “The Beginning Barista” book, we have created a set of resumes that you can download in Word format, edit and use to write your own resume.

Why a Barista Cover Letter is Important

A cover letter continues to tell your story in greater detail. It’s better to write it after your resume is ready – so that you know what to highlight in your cover letter. You want to highlight about three items from your resume – for example, your online barista training, your previous experience or knowledge of customer service and/or coffee and/or food industry, and your value for the company.

Don’t forget to write your contact information. Be brief, substantial, and polite. It’s important to stay professional and discuss salary and career prospects in a face-to-face barista job interview. Stay focused on the message you want to convey – you are the best possible candidate, but you respect the employer and other candidates' time.

What applies to the resume also applies to your barista cover letter – you might want to continue the style of your cover letter, but most importantly, to avoid any grammar mistakes.

Again, at the end of “The Beginning Barista” book, you will find a sample cover letter divided by your level of experience – beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

The Beginning Barista – Read Our Guide

Writing your barista resume and cover letter is very important. If you don’t know a manager or a coffee shop owner, your resume and cover letter represent you to the employer. Imagine it as a written handshake. You want your handshake to be assertive but respectful.

In our “The Beginning Barista” guide, we pay special attention to the importance of writing a barista cover letter and resume.

We also give useful tips on making your resume stand out in the competition on the market.

Unlike other coffee or barista training resources, we dedicate more attention and time to discussing how to represent yourself through the resume, write a professional and substantial cover letter, and make a positive impression on the future employee.

Take your time to write your barista resume and cover letter right – and it will definitely pay off in the long run.

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