Excellence In The Things We Hate

"I just want to make coffee!" That thought has crossed all our minds at some point in our barista careers. In fact I remember clearly being reprimanded for my hyper-focus on the espresso machine at the expense of pretty much everything else. In reality, there are tasks and areas of the shop that require excellence just as much as the coffee we serve Today on Shift Break we will be talking about how we can foster a mindset of excellence toward the things we hate so the whole cafe is cared for and we get to keep doing what we love.  Related episodes: 085 : How we Ruin the Specialty Experience 307 : 10 Simple ways to Level Up your Coffee Shop The Impact of Absence The Currency of Urgency Working Clean : Tips for keeping the bar looking and working well while you work   Reach out for one-on-one consulting and coaching!  Book a 90 minute consulting Call now!   Visit these amazing sponsors! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co