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Baristas prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other related beverages. They work in cafes, restaurants, and coffeehouses.
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Baristas need to be friendly and personable, but also efficient and knowledgeable about their products.
Baristas require a GED or high school diploma, though some chains -- such as Starbucks -- will hire people in high school. There are also barista training courses available, which can teach you about different types of brews and machines. Seven online courses can be found here.
Requirements to become a barista vary by state but generally involve the following:
Job Outlook
The job outlook for Food and beverage serving and related workers is growing at 14% per year, which is considered to be growing much faster than average. In 2018 there were 5,406,600 jobs available.
Average Salary
Baristas make $21,750 per year on average. However, salaries could be as high as $14.26/hour depending on the state and restaurant.
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