My favorite way of teaching (mostly on bar) is to give them the basic rundown of every drink, then, when they encounter a new one, ask them what they think goes in there. For example, I’ll teach them how to make a Strawberry refresher/lemonade/pink drink. Then, if we come across a violet drink or a star fruit refresher while they’re practicing, I’ll ask them what they think goes in there before they make the drink. I’m still teaching them how to craft the beverages, but they also feel like they’re learning/doing a good job because they’re connecting the formulas between drinks. Basically, it boosts their confidence in themselves while keeping me from having to run through every single drink with them.

Encouragement is my number one tip then after that use the app on the iPad to help keep you guys in track! I would make a cheat sheet for pumps and shots and such I believe I saw a really good one here you could grab. Don't be afraid as a trainer you know exactly what you are doing and if u have some questions it's okay to ask everyone else around for the answer there is alot of information to learn furring training and you will just be showing them the tip of this massive starbucks iceberg. You got this I believe in you!

I hope it's okay, I've got a lot of advice, lol

Taking a moment at the very beginning to introduce yourself and get to know them a little bit is very important. This will help you get a grasp on any work experience they have and how nervous they may or may not be.

Some people are really excited to jump in and start learning, but others are more nervous when looking at how busy and hectic things may seem out on the floor when they're still new.

I always stress to them very early on that they are about to get a ton of information, but that no one expects them to remember all of it right away. We were all new once, and we understand that everyone has a ton of questions, especially while they're still learning. I make sure they know that they can always ask me any questions they have, and I will not mind. I stress that if they are not sure of something, it is so much better if they ask and double-check, rather than guessing how to do something.

Especially with bar training, and especially if the green bean is nervous, make sure you are very thorough and don't skip over things, even if it may seem obvious to you.

Example: One of the first things I do for hot bar training is go through the different parts of the espresso machine one at a time, explaining what each thing does, right down to the different buttons to pull 1, 2, or 3 shots. It seems super obvious, but when someone is nervous and being given a lot of info at once, it may not seem obvious to them.

Don't stress to much about having them learn each specific recipe during your training time--sequencing is going to be much more important. Teach how to build basic and most popular drinks, and explain how drinks can be modified, but really focus on teaching sequencing while you have that one-on-one time.

Please teach them good habits from the very beginning. I always warn the people I'm training that I may seem like I'm being picky, but that I really want to make sure they build good habits from day 1, because that will help them so much more in the long run. Rinse the blender lid right when you take it off since it's already in your hand, rinse the steaming pitcher you just used before you go to finish off the next drink, take a moment whenever you have one to grab a sanitizer towel and wipe down the counter and bar to keep everything clean, steam the wand out immediately instead of rushing to do it when you're trying to start the next drink, etc.

Training is a lot of fun! Enjoy it and best wishes to you and your green bean! 💚

This has be confused af. I thought you were salted about being a barista trainer and unable to take your tips for the time training and was abt to be salty with you

I think it helps green beans a lot to have some cheat sheets to memorize.