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  • @biggieb.4843
    @biggieb.4843 Před 9 měsíci +2026

    This feels like playing one of those papa's pizzeria-type games.

    • @Plikso
      @Plikso Před 2 měsíci +48

      But if you lose you don't play anymore (and also get poor)

    • @enomisaura
      @enomisaura Před měsícem +4

      OMG!!!! ❤ is this why i like watching the video? it popped up on my feed, caught my attention & stayed for the nostalgic feeling you described. despite it being a busy lunch rush, this in my opinion is very calming.

    • @St4rz.the.therian-vz2xv
      @St4rz.the.therian-vz2xv Před měsícem +3

      Omg those games were my childhood

    • @xavierbrown6560
      @xavierbrown6560 Před měsícem +2

      Like “overcooked?”

    • @escapedvoids
      @escapedvoids Před měsícem

      OMG YES

  • @felicityclaire2732
    @felicityclaire2732 Před 9 měsíci +10926

    As someone who has worked at like four costa coffees, the idea that you would have time to WEIGH coffee for every shot is absolutely insane to me.

    • @ChrisTravelsTheEarth
      @ChrisTravelsTheEarth Před 9 měsíci +554

      I'm sorry but costa coffees are shittt, everywhere around the world

    • @felicityclaire2732
      @felicityclaire2732 Před 9 měsíci

      @@ChrisTravelsTheEarth didn't say they weren't, its dogshit. But you sure as shit don't have time to weigh precisely 18 grams of dogshit either haha

    • @ladhkay
      @ladhkay Před 9 měsíci +1

      that's why costa is shit

    • @ChrisTravelsTheEarth
      @ChrisTravelsTheEarth Před 9 měsíci

      @@stenloo they're shit. No hate, no anger just awful drinks.

    • @Juzf22
      @Juzf22 Před 9 měsíci +145

      @@stenloo informative comment

  • @neatsuhdude
    @neatsuhdude Před 8 měsíci +1024

    listening to the customers have patience and calm demeanors is such a change of pace for my ears

  • @mateop607
    @mateop607 Před 2 měsíci +72

    I came home a busy day at my job as a barista only to watch 29 minutes of a barista being busy.

  • @crimson7835
    @crimson7835 Před 10 měsíci +5813

    I really just watched a man handle a busy lunch rush, on my day off as a waiter...
    And enjoyed it thoroughly...
    Massive respect and great job!

    • @bryanroberts7703
      @bryanroberts7703 Před 9 měsíci +33

      "rush"

    • @bryanroberts7703
      @bryanroberts7703 Před 9 měsíci +37

      Also i have respect for the guy, its just that this doesent really qualify as a rush, good on him for managing everything smoothly, but I wouldnt even say any of this was stressful and wasnt anything close to a rush, just a couple peeps wondering in that werent even served super effectivly

    • @Vita-eq3oj
      @Vita-eq3oj Před 9 měsíci +1

      Omg same here! xD

    • @alexaar4951
      @alexaar4951 Před 9 měsíci +72

      @@bryanroberts7703you have to take in that he is on his own, which is difficult in the first place, and he had to do multiple orders at a time at one point in the video- which is very difficult alone as being efficient with your time is very key in those moments- taking too long will upset customers. i think youre underestimating the situation

    • @bryanroberts7703
      @bryanroberts7703 Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@alexaar4951 Short version: I respect Hospo workers, he was doing good, wasnt actully that efficient though, only saying it wasnt a rush.

  • @HH-rn5sb
    @HH-rn5sb Před 9 měsíci +3644

    The fact that customers are respectful and patience is just amazing😛

    • @kibbylol
      @kibbylol Před 9 měsíci +157

      average english citizen

    • @pxrplehairgirl5030
      @pxrplehairgirl5030 Před 9 měsíci +13

      @@kibbylol I thought he was australian 4 some reason

    • @thatguy5233
      @thatguy5233 Před 9 měsíci +43

      @@Skyblue-bq6ev definitely not bro. in PL for example, some people would go out of their way to ruin his mood just because he looks "too relaxed", literally. i didn't work in starbucks particularly, but it did happen to me a lot as a cashier - someone would literally say something along the lines of "why are you so relaxed? don't you see how many people are in the line???!". maybe in starbucks customers are generally nicer. they came to just have a coffee after all:D

    • @thatguy5233
      @thatguy5233 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Skyblue_2049 yup

    • @sugameltpastriescoffee7186
      @sugameltpastriescoffee7186 Před 9 měsíci +6

      our customers would be furious if they had to wait that long for a cup of hot latte

  • @ill-2734
    @ill-2734 Před 4 měsíci +221

    That guy is clean, polite, friendly and hardworking …..

    • @mariocota27
      @mariocota27 Před 16 dny +2

      Everything, except clean, he needs to work on that a little bit !

    • @Xeoie
      @Xeoie Před 15 dny +1

      @@mariocota27 let him cook! 🤫

    • @kairyujin11
      @kairyujin11 Před 6 dny +1

      ​@@mariocota27you sounds so passionate about a small mistakes that he made. I don't think any human being can keep up or consistent on work with busyness, working alone and to make sure everything cleaned up. I'm not saying cleaning is hard but to maintain it cleaned, it's nearly impossible. Imagine ourselves work in busy cafeteria, non-stop orders and working all alone day and night.

  • @karikkao
    @karikkao Před 9 měsíci +1158

    as someone who was a standard barista before becoming a starbies barista, watching your performance makes me miss the days where i was making drinks to this standard. now its just pressing buttons and making whatever colorful mess starbucks releases. keep up the fantastic work, you’re making a bootleg barista like me very proud

    • @sophiahacklane
      @sophiahacklane Před 3 měsíci

      czcams.com/video/gfQ75IkL3Cw/video.htmlsi=7UC-xSSxjWExw2dh

    • @Jesus_is_Lord_amen
      @Jesus_is_Lord_amen Před 3 měsíci +1

      do u like the starbucks beans taste ?

    • @J91383
      @J91383 Před 2 měsíci +23

      Starbucks is shit.

    • @shooky_bxnny3773
      @shooky_bxnny3773 Před měsícem

      Guys this comment was b4 the g3n0c1de started again 😭😭

    • @watermelonlyte
      @watermelonlyte Před měsícem

      @@J91383It used to be good too until they started making whatever the heck the pink drink and all these other creations are

  • @mentri0n_326
    @mentri0n_326 Před 11 měsíci +7173

    I would literally watch you run your whole shift! You were so kind to the guests and your work ethic is on point, good job bro ❤

    • @ultralaggerREV1
      @ultralaggerREV1 Před 10 měsíci +37

      You would, but would be a greater appreciation to be hired and help the barista by processing orders faster

    • @JavierTorres-hz3pb
      @JavierTorres-hz3pb Před 10 měsíci +5

      Ohhh Ur th guy from tiktok

    • @ultralaggerREV1
      @ultralaggerREV1 Před 10 měsíci +16

      @@JavierTorres-hz3pb HE’S NOT THE GUY FROM TIK TRASH FFS
      🤦‍♂️

    • @airspeed_alive
      @airspeed_alive Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@ultralaggerREV1 Lmaooo TikTwok kids eh 😂😂

    • @CPays
      @CPays Před 10 měsíci +1

      ⁠@@airspeed_alive i used to think that too till tiktok learned what i like now i see cartel and hash making videos

  • @lannisterlodbrok
    @lannisterlodbrok Před 10 měsíci +6121

    Massive respect. Efficency and costumer service at its highest level. Cheers from México.

    • @mlggnore7383
      @mlggnore7383 Před 10 měsíci

      Loser.

    • @exodeus7959
      @exodeus7959 Před 8 měsíci +9

      Efficiency? Spent so much time taring the portafilter from the scale for each order. Instead of using the Tare function of the scale she could “zero” the scale with the portafilter on it once. Then and the grinds. It’s not like we are in an organic chem class here and need to be accurate down to the microgram. There was a ton of time wasted so it really is not efficient. But she does work hard and is consistent. Managers really need to get their heads out of … you know.

    • @picnicforcoffee
      @picnicforcoffee Před 8 měsíci +21

      @@exodeus7959 The portafilters don't weight the same, design flaw of the machine that was amended for the version with in built scales. A dosing cup or two would fix the workflow issue though.

    • @ericbond5276
      @ericbond5276 Před 8 měsíci

      I've been to several cafes in Zona Rosa, Mexico City. Wonderful service!

    • @winfle
      @winfle Před 8 měsíci

      bro, is Mexico safe to visit?
      Going to be there in a month!

  • @AethernaLuxen
    @AethernaLuxen Před 8 měsíci +94

    “Being a cafe barista sounds calming, I should be one”
    What being a cafe barista is really like:

  • @teeborg1519
    @teeborg1519 Před 9 měsíci +18

    counting it to the gram, my sweet summer child. nobody is going to notice 0.1g difference

  • @may_2429
    @may_2429 Před 10 měsíci +2849

    Great video! As a barista myself, I admire your efficiency and the ease in which you interact with customers! Keep it up ☕️

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 10 měsíci +173

      Thanks so much! Will do ☕️

    • @Diavolo222
      @Diavolo222 Před 7 měsíci

      What's efficient about this guy taking 5 minutes to measure 18g and then literally wasting time taking 0.1grams just to fuck the customer lol.

  • @leddystreams3986
    @leddystreams3986 Před 10 měsíci +1851

    As a fairly new barista, seeing you weigh your coffee and steam milk without a thermometer genuinely made me jealous. Smashed it though!

    • @lattuse
      @lattuse Před 10 měsíci +186

      It's nice that you have thermometer. I've been learning how to make coffee for 4 days, and during this time I burned my hand twice😭. On the other hand, thanks to this, I have already learned how to make milk elastic

    • @bananm778
      @bananm778 Před 9 měsíci +292

      @@lattuse lol "on the other hand"

    • @lydiaiai
      @lydiaiai Před 9 měsíci +34

      i dont think most coffee shops in the uk use thermometers? i dont typically see them, and i never learned with one when i was a barista lol

    • @lattuse
      @lattuse Před 9 měsíci +36

      @@bananm778 sorry, my English is not very well (or I accidentally made wordplay?)

    • @sploomfussy
      @sploomfussy Před 9 měsíci +120

      @@lattuse your english was fine!! the other person probably was lightly poking fun at the accidental wordplay:))

  • @enolp
    @enolp Před 9 měsíci +38

    As someone who has never had coffee this is very interesting to watch. Mans is probably worth more than he gets

    • @jackhughes7637
      @jackhughes7637 Před měsícem +7

      A lot of people in hospitality are worth more than they get

  • @bubbledabelle
    @bubbledabelle Před 9 měsíci +213

    It's ironically so therapeutic to watch... I know how stressful barista work can be and I personally cannot handle hospo but you make it look mega easy. Seeing you get into the zone and the flow of going from order to order is mesmerising!
    Those dusting hand claps in-between actions, too 👏 just extra satisfying. Amazing work, my dude ☕

  • @extremesubtlety
    @extremesubtlety Před 10 měsíci +1278

    For a busy shift, the way you handled things and this video overall was quite relaxing

  • @zLcss
    @zLcss Před 9 měsíci +1858

    Being a software engineer myself, I often get that urge to do something physical with my hands. Watching you mastering your craft really is a kind of meditative experience for me. I love it !

    • @maxk880
      @maxk880 Před 9 měsíci +58

      Same, I get that urge too, then I watch vids like this and I'm happy with my desk job lol

    • @andrewcraft5197
      @andrewcraft5197 Před 8 měsíci +35

      barista here... trying to become a software dev( going to my second year of CS)

    • @ambareen2368
      @ambareen2368 Před 8 měsíci +18

      @@andrewcraft5197 haha I’m a dev, I guess the grass ain’t greener on the other side then 😆

    • @jameshill8493
      @jameshill8493 Před 7 měsíci +6

      @@ambareen2368you definitely get paid more than the barista

    • @peanutcelery
      @peanutcelery Před 7 měsíci +22

      Hey everyone this person is a software engineer

  • @user-jh6eo9hj3f
    @user-jh6eo9hj3f Před 9 měsíci +108

    im starting my first shift as a barista today.. really nervous but this is making me excited lol, ive worked in a bakery before and know some hours can become really really stressfull, the way your so calm yet so efficient and quick with your work really amazes me.

  • @amb817
    @amb817 Před měsícem +10

    You are an absolute rockstar. Not only are you great at working solo, but while you’re working on someone’s order, your chatting with the next customer and aren’t slowing down or getting confused at what you’re currently working on. Not to mention you’re so kind and friendly

  • @capnmoby9295
    @capnmoby9295 Před 9 měsíci +107

    anyone who uses a scale consistently even at a rush hour of service has the respect of every snobby barista there is.

  • @pvt_skittles5074
    @pvt_skittles5074 Před 10 měsíci +298

    I've never seen what a barista goes through when flying solo, this is amazing! Professional customer service!

  • @NickMcC
    @NickMcC Před 5 dny +1

    Mad respect for this man. The fact that this man is out there working this hard and being this kind in the middle of it is so encouraging.

  • @TheExperimentalFreak
    @TheExperimentalFreak Před 9 měsíci +27

    Man this brought me back. I didn't have a lot of love for hospitality when I worked it, but now I'm away I have some aspects of it I look back fondly on. A bit of kindness from customers never failed to boost my energy on a stressful day.

  • @JordanDoPlay_Mc
    @JordanDoPlay_Mc Před 9 měsíci +84

    I love how you gave the gentleman the extra few stamps for being a regular.
    I have been a regular at the location I go to and they had me start from the beginning. Not sure if there is a rule for some places on doing that though.
    That was great customer service there.

    • @MissMarvel_
      @MissMarvel_ Před 9 měsíci +6

      My regular place would give you a free drink at the end of each card, but I went so frequently (daily) that they started asking if that's the "normal size I get" and then they changed it from a free drink to a discounted drink. Lol

    • @juanarroyo465
      @juanarroyo465 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thats horrible​@@MissMarvel_

  • @ramsy66
    @ramsy66 Před 9 měsíci +981

    I worked at Costa Coffee for a few months, and it didn't suit me at all. I felt incredibly overwhelmed and stressed. Watching this makes me really anxious because I feel like I would be absolutely panicking in that situation. But after 10 mins or so of watching you, it is really calming and almost empowering... I feel like I've been on a spiritual journey watching you work haha

    • @MrKeyalis
      @MrKeyalis Před 9 měsíci +24

      It amazes me people panic over making a coffee

    • @SynkGD
      @SynkGD Před 9 měsíci +392

      ​@@MrKeyalisit amazes me your inability to see things in other people's eyes

    • @mrfixit9538
      @mrfixit9538 Před 9 měsíci +202

      ​@@MrKeyalisspoken like someone who has never worked a day in their life, go outside 😂

    • @thatpeskyrat
      @thatpeskyrat Před 9 měsíci +25

      @@MrKeyalisyou act as old as the little kid in your photo, that you?

    • @AtlasOnVal
      @AtlasOnVal Před 9 měsíci +127

      @@MrKeyalisit’s not about making one coffee tho it’s about having to make many in such little time trying to make no mistakes and dealing with rude customers

  • @esponru5602
    @esponru5602 Před 9 měsíci +15

    He's so nice and generous with the clients, it's nice to see such care

  • @ethanhousley9481
    @ethanhousley9481 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I really appreciate being able to listen and or watch your shift while working. Put me in such a great headspace. Keep up the good work!

  • @SquintyMinty83000
    @SquintyMinty83000 Před 9 měsíci +436

    From one solo barista to another, I'm amazed by how well you work even during a rush. Also, coming from a small local coffee shop, seeing some of the exact same items but also with high tech coffee stuff makes me happy.

    • @Nurse._.drea28
      @Nurse._.drea28 Před 5 měsíci +1

      Hi can you help me decide on an espresso machine please??? You seem to know your stuff! I want to buy one for my daughter who used to work at Starbucks and she loves her coffee. Would you be okay with doing everything manually like weighing your coffee and using a thermometer. Or would you want a machine that helps a bit by giving you a perfect dose of coffee. Also helps with by steaming the milk for you if you want and has a built in thermometer. Basically I’m choosing between Breville Barista Express, Breville Barista Touch Express, and Breville Barista Touch IMPRESS. If Baristas prefer manual stuff might as well go with the lower price.

    • @kyoki6620
      @kyoki6620 Před 3 měsíci

      @@Nurse._.drea28I mean if she works at Starbucks I think she’d prefer not having to do her same routine for work at home, I Cook l, and sometimes I like to cook at home n sometimes I don’t depends on the day tbh ik it’s diff but I’d say go w both options or jus the one that provides the measured amount 🤣

  • @ntwalidavis3117
    @ntwalidavis3117 Před 11 měsíci +259

    Wish i had your skill of interacting so well with customers and maintaining a good workflow☺️ you should do more of these long videos🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @Sicanes
    @Sicanes Před 9 měsíci +1

    This was fun to watch! You're great at your job. It was quite nice to see such respectful and easy going customers as well 😊

  • @deeeblacksheep
    @deeeblacksheep Před 9 měsíci +100

    As someone who is a bartender/barista at my work. Your efficiency and politeness with the guests are absolutely fantastic. You have a great attitude and people SERIOUSLY appreciate it without even having to say anything. Your latte art is absolutely amazing, and effortless 😤💯

  • @curtrillera2176
    @curtrillera2176 Před 9 měsíci +437

    I'm hoping to start a coffee shop a few years after I finish university. This is really inspiring to help me pursue this career. Kudos to you, Connor.

    • @somerandomfellow8321
      @somerandomfellow8321 Před 9 měsíci +22

      What are you doing in university if you don’t mind me asking? Business?

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 9 měsíci +40

      Thanks mate!

    • @Joseph-C
      @Joseph-C Před 8 měsíci +72

      Try working at a coffee shop first! They will pay you to learn how to run one!

    • @the_magical_fish
      @the_magical_fish Před 4 měsíci +2

      Lol, mabby in 2 or 3 years i can work with you!

    • @maibrown2755
      @maibrown2755 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Much luck!!

  • @Benis650
    @Benis650 Před 10 měsíci +246

    I greatly admire and respect all of you food service professionals. It's truly impressive how you handle each customer's orders with efficiency and maintain a sense of order, while also ensuring the meals are beautifully prepared and served in the right sequence.

  • @reign8428
    @reign8428 Před 9 měsíci +7

    this is making me nostalgic for my barista days. i really loved your efficiency! you handled being a solo barista during a rush better than i did. we didn't have those built in washers for the jugs so if i couldn't run to the sink (which was in a room behind the counter) my counter was looking a mess! love your set up!!

  • @mohd.tabishkhan4868
    @mohd.tabishkhan4868 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Such a humble and kind soul. This video feltlike therapy to my mind.

  • @MuttleyRacer
    @MuttleyRacer Před 9 měsíci +490

    I've spent the last 30 odd minutes living through your POV and feeling like i don't have raging terrible dyspraxia and I could actually work in a job like this.
    Props! Efficient and natrually decisive movement. There is a craft in everything and you're a master of yours.

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 9 měsíci +44

      Thanks mate!

    • @Themegaminnies
      @Themegaminnies Před 9 měsíci +24

      WOAH what are the chances I'd stumble onto this comment. I have dyspraxia too and I'm an absolute ditz doing anything hands-on for the most part but I'm a barista myself. I'll say it was a hell of a learning journey, doing latte art and the like is still a struggle sometimes but I absolutely love the job. Not even a massive coffee drinker but I found the step-by-step nature and repetition of making coffee made learning and getting better at it really easy and eventually my co-ordination caught up. Maybe give it a try someday, won't know until you do if it might be for you!
      And piling on to the love for the creator I'm absolutely floored at how effortless you make every aspect of this job look while under stress and making damn good coffee while you do it, props to ya mate.

    • @RoxusRemo
      @RoxusRemo Před 9 měsíci +10

      @@Themegaminnies Do you have ADHD as well by any chance? I also get overwhelmed and start messing up quite basic instructions pretty often haha

    • @ariellekeen8668
      @ariellekeen8668 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@Themegaminniessame here!!! i spill a lot of drinks but i’ve also been able to develop my motor skills quite a bit and i really love the job

    • @toulahmusic6416
      @toulahmusic6416 Před 6 měsíci

      I have dyspraxia and just started a job that requires barista training and finding it HARD 😭. Watching this video to give myself tips

  • @tamamo5094
    @tamamo5094 Před 10 měsíci +113

    As a part time newbie at a tea shop I can feel your stress but you are so cool.

    • @maloumasereel966
      @maloumasereel966 Před 9 měsíci +10

      It will definitely get better! I love it when you get used to it and are in a flow state

  • @zlothika
    @zlothika Před 9 měsíci +12

    id love more videos like this. such a comfy vibe, I love watching the rhythmic and artistic process you go through, and you deal with customers so well. also my only experience with coffee making is in a VR game, so it was fun seeing the real life of it

  • @eliseumds
    @eliseumds Před 8 měsíci +11

    This is hypnotizing. I just got a Breville espresso machine and now I appreciate even more your work, the incredible attention to detail pays off, it makes a real difference in the end. Your customers are lucky!

  • @aure5841
    @aure5841 Před 11 měsíci +160

    Connor please make more videos like this, longer next time I loovvee it

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 10 měsíci +34

      Will do my best! I know people are really enjoying the long form content

  • @itzmefurzan
    @itzmefurzan Před 10 měsíci +20

    I like to watch people go to work while i'm procrastinating for 27 years

  • @buzzybees8604
    @buzzybees8604 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is just so satisfying and nice to watch, and it's really cool how nice you are to everyone and I'm amazed at how you manage to do all that stuff so fast!

  • @SIDHATHSAGAR
    @SIDHATHSAGAR Před 9 měsíci +3

    Massive respect!!! I learned alot in this 29mins than in 6 month's in barista job. The preciseness of coffee grams and customer service hand in hand is commendable. Thank you for the video man.

  • @jamiescott799
    @jamiescott799 Před 9 měsíci +8

    Genius move getting the extra hot customer to feel the pitcher. Not going to complain it's not hot enough after that!!

  • @zacharyreed2347
    @zacharyreed2347 Před 10 měsíci +103

    I recently started a new career path after having been in the coffee industry for 4 years, as a barista, cafe manager, and consultant. I love my new job but I miss the barista flow. This popped up on my feed and I had it going on one screen while working on the other. You handled yourself great and looked like you were having fun even though it was a bit stressful! Thanks for the vid!

  • @agentzero2965
    @agentzero2965 Před měsícem +3

    One of the best coffee maker pov interaction with customers videos I’ve ever seen 🖤

  • @user-mw2hk5oy1q
    @user-mw2hk5oy1q Před 7 měsíci +4

    I love that pat on the coffee after weighing to settle it, and I love the constant hand swipes. It's so satisfying

  • @JerDozer
    @JerDozer Před 9 měsíci +99

    Brother, I worked 9 and a half months at a Stewart's, I know the pain of solo working during a lunch rush. You kept your calm and just got through it, quick, clean and precise and you were damn polite to people as well. Cheers dude, I'd buy you your own Coffee to enjoy after the rush was over if I'd been there

  • @gregstrottino6585
    @gregstrottino6585 Před 9 měsíci +66

    Damn, bro, I think you've just pulled a WR any% in solo barista lunch rushes, the speed and perfectionism were impeccable!

  • @Tyler-os3mc
    @Tyler-os3mc Před 9 měsíci +3

    How have i been sat here for 30 mins glued to my screen watching you make coffee. Thank you for the escape. The world is crazy and you make it seem more simple. I mean as a high complement

  • @gabrielastein13
    @gabrielastein13 Před 9 měsíci

    you did such an amazing job!! bro i would be so stressed but you kept it under control! :) your work is very much appreciated, from one service worker to another

  • @snakeyeet3179
    @snakeyeet3179 Před 9 měsíci +21

    wow your ability to entertain engaging conversation while working fast and steady is so impressive!

  • @sexypancake1
    @sexypancake1 Před 9 měsíci +124

    This video brings back memories. Some good, some not so good. I worked many a solo shift at the local bakery, and while I loved the customers and found the rhythm and flow of the busy rushes quite fun, it was definitely better when I had one of two more staff on shift. It was really, really unfortunate the few times I had to turn a customer away if they asked me to do something for them that'd take me away from the front of the shop for more than 5 minutes. An example I'll never forget was on Mother's Day. We had a steady rush of customers picking up cakes, buying cookies, breads, pastries... all very normal stuff. But then a young lady came in and wanted to buy 8 sandwiches. It was so awkward, but there was a line of 4 or 5 people behind her, and I knew her order would put me in the back for 15 minutes of more, so I had no choice but to turn her away.
    Normally, I'd have at least one other person on shift with me, or the manager/owner at least, but it was a Sundway during wedding season, and the owner often delivered cakes. My coworker who'd work with me on Sundays would have usually been able to help me, but I think he had either been pulled along to help with the wedding cake delivery, or he may have been pulled away to help out at the farmer's market (where we also sort breakfast pastries and bread every Sunday). Normally, situations like turning a customer away rarely happen, but regrettably, it DOES happen. I had to make a snap judgement decision that likely didn't reflect well on the business overall (and the customer was DEFINITELY not happy), but what could I do? If my boss or literally anyone else was there, the situation would have been different. Unfortunately, I had to choose the lesser of two evils.

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 9 měsíci +57

      Working solo can be tough, I've had some real challenges at the cafe with entire offices needing 30+ coffees on the spot or rushes catching you off guard. I think it's just important to communicate with the people waiting and let them make their own decision.
      I hope looking back you can remember the times where it was fun! Sounds like the harder parts of the job were purely management issues and you did your best.
      Thanks for sharing!

    • @sexypancake1
      @sexypancake1 Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@ConnorDoesCoffee Yes, you're very right. There were some aspects of my time working at the bakery (I was there for 4 years) that were extremely positive and impactful on the type of professional I became, but there were also parts that I look back on aghast (mostly management issues).
      All in all, it was very formative to work with the public, and to develop customer service skills. I loved that job, despite the aspects that weren't the best. The people I worked with were also some of the best co-workers I ever had.

    • @winobleh6714
      @winobleh6714 Před 5 měsíci

      Hey i'm starting to work in a bakery and I wanted to ask you in which way you turned them down? Like, I can't think of the most polite way I could do it and I wanna be prepared in case that happens...

  • @lovingcix9273
    @lovingcix9273 Před 9 měsíci +1

    it’s so cool to see that every tool behind the counter serves it’s own purpose. making drinks is so detailed! i had no idea

  • @kegleo
    @kegleo Před 8 měsíci +5

    much respect! its always cool when u have nice customers and just groove into ur workflow

  • @ShowDown130
    @ShowDown130 Před 10 měsíci +8

    I love how well you work and how polite the customers are!

  • @acer8123
    @acer8123 Před 10 měsíci +54

    I know that feel when you're stretched thin all too well working in an understaffed cafe myself, yet you still present and serve the coffees beautifully and took your time while also being efficient! That's a job well done at the end of the day.

  • @dazy1660
    @dazy1660 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I really enjoy watching these longer videos! I would love to see how a day at work would be like.

  • @tempo7129
    @tempo7129 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I was impressed that you answered, made the coffees and even washed the dishes without anyone working with you

  • @WimmyWamWatts
    @WimmyWamWatts Před 9 měsíci +17

    After I got out of the food service industry I swore I would never go back, yet here I am watching you with a sense of nostalgia for when I was one manning the ice cream store I worked at through High School.

  • @TokenAngelx
    @TokenAngelx Před 9 měsíci +3

    Watching you work is so satisfying, I can def feel how aggrieved you are in this at times but you work through it so well. I also love how you try keep the station so clean even during the busy shift. Also your latte art is just beautiful 🥺

  • @camila9495
    @camila9495 Před 9 měsíci

    This is amazing, helps me very much now that i'm still learning in my job, the latte art always make me nervous and you made it look soooo easy and quick

  • @LibapingStunt
    @LibapingStunt Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome ! I watch all your video and the time has flown. Impressive. All is impressive. Your dexterity, your professionalism, your sympathy ! Thanks for this video 🙂

  • @alexaar4951
    @alexaar4951 Před 9 měsíci +36

    i'm not a barista but you are really comforting to watch!! i really wanna try being a barista sometime as it looks really fun, and i love the art of making designs in the coffee. also i really admire how easily you are able to talk to customers, you sound so laid back. this video is so relaxing- not really for you haha but you are so efficient and handle everything with such familiarity and ease. i dont know what it is but this video really grabs my attention and soothes me. thank u for posting it's really cool to see your amazing work!! ❤️

  • @Syzlviea
    @Syzlviea Před 10 měsíci +27

    Hey there! I just found your channel today and I must say, you are a great barista on your own! You work so hard and I'm very proud of you, keep up the great work! ☕

  • @tnetennba725_3
    @tnetennba725_3 Před 7 měsíci +11

    this video helps me feel calmer before going to work; I feel like it's like a warm-up or something. Watching him do the same repetitive actions over and over again and being in that flow makes it easier for me lol

  • @sebastianpagni9346
    @sebastianpagni9346 Před 9 měsíci

    This is absolutely awesome! I really enjoyed watching it, please keep making these

  • @isobelbutler9421
    @isobelbutler9421 Před 10 měsíci +20

    wow your work flow around the machine is incredible! love steaming the empty milk bottles, super satisfying to squish. the way you interact with the customers is so great :)

  • @KoMShinChan
    @KoMShinChan Před 10 měsíci +31

    Woah - that looks really stressful. Respect. You are doing a great job! I send you strength. Love from Germany.

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 10 měsíci +11

      Thanks mate! Where abouts? I was born in Bielefeld!

    • @KoMShinChan
      @KoMShinChan Před 10 měsíci +5

      @@ConnorDoesCoffee Oh das ist eine Überraschung. Ich komme aus Hannover, Niedersachsen 😁

  • @blankspace7404
    @blankspace7404 Před 8 měsíci +2

    It so nice watching you work so cozy and warm when you talk and greet costumer. ❤

  • @AllWiseElvis
    @AllWiseElvis Před 9 měsíci

    You've earned my full respect doing this impressive job!

  • @premierworldendurance
    @premierworldendurance Před 9 měsíci +3

    it's genuinely so relaxing to watch people work for some reason

  • @welsh_cake
    @welsh_cake Před 9 měsíci +7

    Would love to see more longer videos like this. I've enjoyed having this on in the background while doing my own work (coding!) and house chores, and occasionally coming back for short breaks watching you whip up those lovely-looking cups. ☕ Just subscribed by the way. 😎

  • @laurabrooke4021
    @laurabrooke4021 Před 7 měsíci +4

    So much respect for the care taken in EACH and EVERY step.. these days people just leave the milk jug on the machine and let it froth itself :( The fact that you weigh the grind so specifically and clean the wand makes me have so much confidence in the quality of you're coffee. so good, keep it up!

  • @phillkard
    @phillkard Před 8 měsíci +4

    Ok, this video made me realise how much effort is put into serving people and you master it. Congrats man. Huge respect!

  • @horaryzappy
    @horaryzappy Před 10 měsíci +22

    I must say, watching your work is really relaxing

  • @laflofa1782
    @laflofa1782 Před 9 měsíci +12

    Its hard to explain to my loved ones how much I can find peace in chaos or in busy moments but these video sums up really how i feel , it just gives me calmness, cheers mate ! Keep up to good work, I respect you so much !

  • @SerotoninRat
    @SerotoninRat Před 8 měsíci

    These kind of videos really help me focus, thank you!

  • @stinkknot5375
    @stinkknot5375 Před měsícem +3

    I just completed my first week as a barista and this video has bought me so much relief to the natural pressure baristas have to get past every day

  • @gr8test
    @gr8test Před 10 měsíci +7

    bro the world holds on people like you :),keep it going your work is much appreciated

  • @reneebroski
    @reneebroski Před 10 měsíci +25

    i did a little bit of barista work when i worked at mcdonald's, and that was so fun but so stressful. i eventually quit because the workload was so much, we had hardly any staff, and the staff we did have would yell at me for the stupidest things. they would also pressure me into working overtime. i worked 5 days a week, 8 hours a day, sometimes 10. i would get 3 hours or so sleep each night. so grateful i had that work experience, but i wouldn't go back in a heartbeat.
    edit: forgot to say i was 18 at the time, and this was my first job.

  • @JoshuaTsopanarias
    @JoshuaTsopanarias Před měsícem +1

    Something like this is hard work, having to get everything perfect quickly, being nice to customers, and you make it look so easy! Top tier video.

  • @diegocastillo6470
    @diegocastillo6470 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This was surprisingly pleasing to watch, such good attention, would love to go there.

  • @starriderentertainment8644
    @starriderentertainment8644 Před 10 měsíci +15

    Amazing how you can see the muscle memory and skill in it. As home barista, big props to you dude

  • @coraautumn1130
    @coraautumn1130 Před 10 měsíci +11

    You're so calming to watch! You have a great way with customers and are so efficient with getting orders out.

    • @coraautumn1130
      @coraautumn1130 Před 10 měsíci +1

      I would be absolutely covered in coffee stains if I was in your position, I worked a coffee stand at a large Sydney coffee festival (first time making coffee with a proper machine rather than a stovetop cafetiera) and by the end of the day my light grey jeans had a strong resemblance to a holstein cow ahaha

  • @eve4249
    @eve4249 Před 8 měsíci +21

    love this! little tip, if you pour your milk or put the espresso in water right away once it’s done pulling, it’ll have a creamy, sweeter taste and texture. it preserves the integrity of the espresso ♥️

  • @rowanthomas9181
    @rowanthomas9181 Před 9 měsíci

    Something so therapeutic about watching this. You’re amazing at your job! 😊

  • @johnarcaira3495
    @johnarcaira3495 Před rokem +5

    Definitely need more of these vids! So calming

  • @SwiftestScout
    @SwiftestScout Před 10 měsíci +4

    I always watch baristas making drinks during morning rushes before work and I always wondered what they were seeing, awesome to finally know!

  • @alicecera7512
    @alicecera7512 Před 9 měsíci +5

    I started my first day as a barista today and this came up in my recommended! 😊
    We use the same coffee machine and Im using this video as a reference :3
    Thank you so much for your hard work!

  • @annaoliver8870
    @annaoliver8870 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Aaaand i got myself a new hobby, watching you work is so relaxing and also interesting. I work at a small shop that has natural/wholefood products. I worked alone there for 3 months and now we got some extra help, but dealing with the public and running the business, all the small tasks can be so taxing on oneself! anyways, linking your content a lot, keep up!

  • @KNURKonesur
    @KNURKonesur Před 9 měsíci +15

    We had the same issue with two handles having very different mass and wasting time to tare the scales between every shot - so we took a file one night and shaved some of the rubber handle material from one handle so they both weight exactly the same and you don't have to tare the scales between shots.

  • @vminhope3040
    @vminhope3040 Před 4 měsíci +1

    I said WTF out loud when he started weighing. 😂 I’ve never seen that done anywhere before.

  • @HollyKingsley-nw4kt
    @HollyKingsley-nw4kt Před 9 měsíci +1

    just watching is stressing me out, you’re brilliant at your job

  • @seansedberry2995
    @seansedberry2995 Před 10 měsíci +21

    Honestly I really really enjoyed this video. I used to work in a cafe and I'd always watch them make the drinks. I'm fixing to go to college and I want to work as a barista

  • @addisonhoward
    @addisonhoward Před 9 měsíci +3

    The stamp card for that man was so nice. This is so satisfying!

  • @dora3911
    @dora3911 Před 8 měsíci +4

    you are amazing!! love u for giving the stamps to the regular guest, that probably made his day 💗

    • @ConnorDoesCoffee
      @ConnorDoesCoffee  Před 7 měsíci +6

      Regulars are what keep the lights on in these places, it's so important to look after them.

  • @w1ll1amtv
    @w1ll1amtv Před 9 měsíci +2

    Huge respect for adding more stamps on the stamp card for the returning customer!!

  • @ghostninja0955
    @ghostninja0955 Před 10 měsíci +12

    I was thinking about being a barista this is a great way to see what it would be like
    edit just finished the whole thing and I was captivated by how well you worked as well as your customer service. Although it looked stressful, It looked enjoyable and a bit fun.