The ideal for cafe management is that you can raise up and promote a barista from within the shop. Unfortunately that cannot happen in all circumstances and shop that needs to delegate management is forced to seek outside help.  On today's Shift Break i wanted to cover a couple tips for cafes to consider when seeking to hire a manager form outside the shop. I believe these things will help make this move a successful one for all involved.  Related episodes: 109 : Leadership Abandonment Syndrome : Lack of development in senior staff and what to do about it 383 : How to Train a Manager 314 : The 6 Essential Qualities of Coffee Shop Leaders 261 : The Basics of Managing Managers 296: Holistic Barista Training w/ David Castillo of Go Get Em Tiger , Los Angeles   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