What characteristics do you feel a good barista will have?

"I see in your job description that you are seeking someone who can multitask, be friendly, and is reliable. In addition to these requirements, I feel that a good barista will be willing to learn new beverages, work well as part of a team, and provide top notch customer service. I do not know everything about specialty drinks but from what I understand - you provide excellent training at Tierra Mia Coffee."

Here are some other skills a barista should have:

- Outgoing personality
- Ability to do basic math at a quick pace
- Active listening skills for order taking
- Strong customer service skills
- The desire to be around groups of people all day
- Memorization and strong recall abilities
- Ability to work well with a team of varying personalities
- Interest in the coffee shop culture
- Interest in hygiene
- Investment in health and safety protocols
- Patience
- Dispute resolution skills