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Develop your leadership skills as well as the hands on experience at the roaster - blending, roasting and cupping your own coffee and exploring different brewing methods.

Overview

Who is this for? 

Lead Baristas looking to develop their professional career in coffee.

Why should I take part?

A two day course for Lead Baristas in which you’ll get the opportunity to develop your leadership skills as well as the hands on experience at the roaster - blending, roasting and cupping your own coffee and exploring different brewing methods. You’ll learn about the coffee journey, from bean to cup, and you’ll develop a better understanding of the variables that affect coffee taste and sensory perception. You’ll also have the opportunity to take an exam with the SCA Introduction to Coffee certification, part of the SCA Coffee Skills programme, which would contribute 10 points towards an SCA diploma.

How will it help me?

During the event, you will...

  • Network with like minded TUCO members and suppliers, developing new and exciting ideas to take back to your own institution which can enhance sales and reduce costs
  • Learn what makes a great Lead Barista
  • Learn how to manage quality of your coffee products
  • Learn how to coach staff with learning & teaching styles
  • Learn about brew ratios and variables
  • Take an exam with the SCA introduction to coffee certification
  • Learn to blend, roast and cup your own coffee
  • Take part in a milk masterclass with latte art
  • Explore different coffee brewing methods
  • Understand the 'coffee journey'; from bean to cup

Following the event, you will...

  • Create coffees using different coffee brewing methods
  • Understand the 'coffee journey'; from bean to cup
  • Implement your coaching skills whilst training your team

What’s included?

  • 2 full days of barista training
  • 1-night bed and breakfast at Motel One Hotel, Glasgow
  • Dinner at a local restaurant on the evening of day one
  • The opportunity to take an exam with the SCA Introduction to Coffee certification
  • Travel from Matthew Algie to a restaurant in Glasgow centre on the evening of day 1, plus travel from Motel One Hotel and Matthew Algie on day two

What’s not included?

  • You are required to make their own way to Matthew Algie on day one, and home at the end of the development day on day two
  • Any additional accommodation before or after the development day takes place. However, additional nights at Motel One Hotel can be booked via TUCO Academy for a supplemented cost of £50.00 + VAT. To add additional nights to your booking, please email [email protected]

Provisional Itinerary:

Download a provisional itinerary here. Please note, this is subject to change. Final itineraries will be uploaded to your Dashboard approx. 1 week prior to Tour commencement.

Pricing

Full Member
£99.00
Associate/Affiliate Member
£149.00
Other/Non-Member
£199.00

Location

Matthew Algie
16 Lawmoor Rd,
Glasgow,
G5 0UL

FAQs

  • I can’t see a particular course/training, can you run it?

    If you are interested in receiving training that is not already offered by TUCO Academy, pop us an email or give us a call and we will see if we can source it for you. By going through TUCO Academy you will be able to purchase the training at a subsidised rate and if you can offer the training to other members it will reduce the cost further. 

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Can I request a course or development day be held at my organisation?

    The TUCO Academy has worked hard to offer all training at a subsidised price, agreeing reduced corporate contract rates with hotels etc. - yet still understands the benefits of in-house training. To that end, working alongside the professional trainers, TUCO Academy can arrange for events to be held at your own institution, for no extra cost. 

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Who can use the training with TUCO Academy?

    All professional development events are available for ANY staff in institutions who are members of TUCO, not just employees in the hospitality, catering and commercial services department.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • Can I book on behalf of someone else in my organisation?

    Yes – the person making the booking doesn’t have to attend.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

  • How do I pay for my professional development event?

    You can opt to pay by credit card on the booking form directly or select to pay by invoice. If you need to submit a purchase order this can be entered in the booking form.

    Does this answer your question? If not, you can contact us directly.

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