took me like 2 weeks to memorize it and 2 months to get comfortable (not second guessing myself). no one expects you to have everything down right away so it’s okay. utilize the guides you’re given and don’t be afraid to ask for help. there are quizlets and other guides online if you want to study up off the clock

I had a little card that I used for a cheat sheet. Had all the shots and syrup pumps that I kept in my apron and it helped me feel more confident on bar!

One of the managers uses a sharpie to write down the number of syrup pumps and shots in each cup size and keeps them on top of the espresso machine while newbies are on bar. It’s an absolute lifesaver while learning, as it’s a really easy visual reference and helps you get used to visualizing the cups/size differences!

Honestly everyone learns at their own pace don’t stress. It honestly just takes practice and making mistakes to learn!

i am two months in and a little tip i have for the basic latte/mochas/etc is remembering “1, 2, 2, 3… 3, 4, 5, 6”
aka shots for sizes 1=tall, 2=grande, 2=venti, 3=venti iced and then pumps for sizes 3=tall, 4=grande, 5=venti, 6=venti iced! it’s hard to explain through text but i’ll whisper to myself 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 to figure out a venti has 2 shots and 5 pumps of syrup. practice makes perfect!

i had my roommate quiz me a couple nights a week and i think i had it down within a couple weeks :)

Do not, I repeat do not spend time outside of work studying. Do it when you are getting paid to, don’t let the job consume any of your time off the clock.

It’s a lot to take in at once. You’ll get used to it in time.

I like the memory cue that iced venti’s are so vain, they need an extra of everything :) Just for fun once you start getting things memorized!

I’m also new and another partner shared sbuxdates.com and that was helpful too!!