Barista Training — Melbourne & Australia-Wide

From first shots to service-ready pros.

Learn at our Training School (beginner → expert) or bring us on-site to level up your team. Espresso theory, milk, workflow, QC, sensory and maintenance—delivered by trainers who’ve run real cafés.

Two Ways To Train

Training School

Structured classes with hands-on time, small groups and clear outcomes. Perfect for home baristas, new hires and experienced staff who want consistency.

  • Espresso Foundations — grind/dose/yield, extraction, milk basics, machine care

  • Milk & Workflow — texturing, latte art, bar flow, speed & waste reduction

  • Advanced Espresso & QC — recipe development, equipment use, sensory calibration, dial-in under pressure

  • Filter Foundations — V60/AeroPress/batch brewers: variables, ratios, brew curves

  • Maintenance 101 — cleaning SOPs, water & filtration, preventative checks

  • Manager/Owner Lab — menu GP%, staff SOPs, service modelling

Outcome: service-ready skills, a confidence boost and clear SOPs to keep standards high.

On-site training

What You’ll Learn

  • Extraction & recipes: grind size, dose, yield, time, temp, water

  • Milk: texture, temperature control, pouring patterns, latte art fundamentals

  • Workflow: station layout, multi-beverage sequencing, waste control

  • QC & sensory: tasting structure, defects, recalibration under pressure

  • Cleaning & care: daily/weekly routines, gasket/screen/burr checks, filtration

  • Service: scripts, communication, consistency at rush

You’ll take away: a class recap, dial-in sheets, cleaning guide, and (soon) our Training Book.

Who It’s For

  • Cafés & venues (new or established)

  • Home baristas who want café-quality at home

  • Teams needing onboarding or a standards reset

  • Event crews who need speed + consistency

How It Works

Enquire

via the form → pick Training School or On-site

We tailor

topics to your kit, menu and goals

Train

hands-on, small groups, practical outcomes

Follow-up

with SOPs and a check-in session

Why train with Hashtag Coffee

  • Trainers who run real bars (not just theory)

  • Small groups for maximum hands-on time

  • SOPs that stick (less waste, faster service)

  • Founder-led support — Daniel and the team stay close after training

Training Enquiry Form

Phone
Hours

24-hour tech support by phone; on-site visits during service windows

Base

Melbourne

Reach

Australia-wide by arrangement

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you run beginner classes?

Yes—our Espresso Foundations class is designed for first-timers and new hires.

Can you train us on our gear?

How many people per class?

Do you provide certificates?

Do you offer latte art?

Will you publish a training book?

Parts & Partners

We stock common consumables and draw on two of Australia’s largest machine/parts suppliers plus a trusted technician network — meaning shorter waits and genuine components that protect your gear and your warranty.