Course 1 - 17th & 18th December SOLD OUT

Course 2 - 22nd & 23rd December ONLY 5 SPOTS LEFT

Course 3 - 6th & 7th January

Course 4 - 13th & 14th January

Course 5 - 15th & 16th January

Course 6 - 20th & 21st January

Course 7 - 22nd & 23rd January

Course 8 - 28th & 29th January

DURATION | 2 DAYS FROM 9AM - 3PM

PRICE | $399 (MORNING TEA & LUNCH INCLUDED)

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR? | For school aged kids (aged between 14 - 20 years of age) who are interested in getting a casual job working in hospitality or who want to have fun learning new skills during the school holidays.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Day 1: 9am - 3pm | Barista Foundations & Latte Art

• Learn essential barista skills: perfecting espresso shots & steaming milk
• Understand how factors like grind size, water temperature, and brew time impact coffee flavour
• Master espresso making & grinder adjustments
• Spin silky, velvety milk for lattes & cappuccinos
• Create beautiful latte art: heart, tulip, and rosetta
• Learn cleaning techniques for your machine & equipment

Day 2: 9am - 3pm | Café Workflow & Hospitality Skills

• Set up your café station for a smooth service
• Develop customer service skills & work efficiently under pressure
• Dial in the grinder & serve coffee for both takeaway and dine-in orders
• Experience café bar workflow in a simulated environment
• Practice basic hospitality skills: food safety, carrying plates, multi-tasking
• Get expert tips on creating a standout CV and applying for your first barista job

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LEARN MORE

The Ultimate Café Skills Crash Course!

Do you dream of working in a café, making the perfect coffee, and serving customers with confidence? Our School Holiday 2-Day Café Bootcamp is your ticket to turning that dream into reality! Whether you’re looking to gain your first job in hospitality or simply want to master the art of coffee-making, this fun and interactive course will equip you with everything you need to get started.

What You’ll Learn

Over two action-packed days, you’ll gain both the skills and the confidence to land your first café job. Here’s what you’ll be mastering:

Day 1: 9am - 3pm | Barista Foundations & Latte Art

• Foundation Barista Skills: Learn the essential techniques for becoming a skilled barista, from pulling perfect espresso shots to steaming milk to café-quality standards.
• Factors That Impact the Flavour of Coffee: Discover how different factors like grind size, water temperature, and brew time affect the taste of coffee.
• How to Make Espresso: Understand the art and science behind the perfect espresso shot, the base for every coffee drink.
• Adjusting the Grinder: Learn how to dial in the perfect grind size for different coffee beans and brewing methods.
• How to Spin Silky Milk: Master the technique for creating silky-smooth, velvety milk – essential for great lattes and cappuccinos.
• Latte Art: Start creating beautiful latte art! Learn how to pour a heart, a tulip, and a rosetta design.
• Cleaning Your Equipment: Keep your machine and workspace spotless by learning the best practices for cleaning your tools and equipment after every use.

Day 2: 9am - 3pm | Café Workflow & Hospitality Skills

• Setting Up for Service: Learn how to prepare your machine and workspace to handle a busy café shift.
• Customer Service Skills: Discover the essentials of customer service, including how to communicate with customers and work efficiently under pressure.
• Dialling in Your Grinder & Serving Coffee: Refine your grind settings and practice making coffee for both take-away and dine-in orders.
• Café Bar Workflow: Experience what it’s like to work in a busy café environment as you practice serving customers in a simulated café setting.
• Basic Hospitality Skills: Get hands-on experience with key tasks like food safety, carrying three plates, and multi-tasking in a busy environment.
• Job Application Tips & CV Advice: Get insider tips on creating the perfect CV, applying for jobs, and landing your first barista role.

Why You Should Join the Bootcamp

• Learn in a Real Café Environment: You’ll work with real café equipment and practice in a fully-equipped café environment, so you get the most authentic experience possible.
• Hands-on Training: This is a practical, interactive course where you’ll learn by doing, not just by watching. You’ll be making coffee, steaming milk, and serving customers all throughout the two days.
• Confidence Building: Whether you’re a complete beginner or have some experience, this bootcamp is designed to build your confidence and help you succeed.
• Industry Recognition: On completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and two digital credentials – Safe Food Handling and Foundations Barista – which you can share with future employers.
• Get Job-Ready: Not only will you learn the skills needed to work in a café, but we’ll also provide valuable job application tips to help you land your first job!

Course Details

Dates:  2 days
Times: 9am - 3pm each day
Cost: $399
Location: Black Market Training, 24 Cadogan Street

How to Book:

Spots are limited, and this popular bootcamp fills up quickly! Secure your place today and get ready to learn everything you need to start your café career. 

Your Café Career Starts Here

Ready to master the art of coffee and hospitality? Join us for the School Holiday 2-Day Café Bootcamp and gain the skills that will set you apart in the competitive world of cafés. Whether you’re looking to make the perfect flat white, serve a killer cappuccino, or become a café superstar, we’ve got you covered.

Book today and let’s get brewing!

LOCATION

Our new location is 24 Cadogan Street, Marrickville.

Please note: This is an industrial area and parking can be difficult to find, we recommend taking public transport if possible. Sydenham Station is a short 5 minute walk to our warehouse.