IT’S JUST COFFEE! Become a Barista in 2026 | w Melbourne Coffee Academy Founder CHARLES SKADIANG!
Becoming a barista sounds simple enough… but how do you actually get your foot in the door, and once you're in, how can you turn coffee into a sustainable career?
Today we’re joined by Founder of Melbourne Coffee Academy, Charles Skadiang. With over 20 years experience, and a specialised understanding of the role of the barista, Charles tells all; sharing invaluable insight about how to make it in the coffee industry as a barista and beyond.
00:00 Intro 01:21 Charles Skadiang Joins the Podcast 02:53 Getting Started in Coffee 04:44 Why Melbourne Coffee Academy Exists 07:17 Barista Training & Courses 11:20 Roles Behind the Coffee Bar 13:06 Career Paths in Coffee 16:32 Can You Make Money in Coffee? 21:33 Skills Every Barista Needs 25:39 Automation & the Modern Barista 28:31 Master Barista Certification 36:32 Running a High-Volume Café 43:33 Building a Long-Term Coffee Career
Big thanks to Charles for joining the show!
If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!
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