The future of staffing our cafes depends on how effectively we hire and set up our teams for success. Rather than having an unsustainably low or high number of staff working, we need to create lean and effective teams of thoroughly trained, resourced, and well paid professionals.  Today on Shift Break we will be talking about investing into and professionalizing the barista role and how we can challenge ourselves and our baristas to do more and better with less and actually thrive in the process.  Related episodes: Simplicity is the MVP of the Cafe 248 : The 5 Elements of Resourcing your Team 356 : 5 Barriers to Progress in Your Coffee Shop 002: Master Your Workflow w/ Ryan Soeder 296: Holistic Barista Training w/ David Castillo of Go Get Em Tiger , Los Angeles 162 : Discussing “Baristastainability” w/ Jenna Gotthelf of Counter Culture Coffee Visit our Sponsors!!! The best espresso machines in the world! www.lamarzoccousa.com   Custom branded mobile apps for your shop! www.espressly.co   Subscribe to KTTS Follow on IG @KEYSTOTHESHOP