Barista Fundamentals
Dialling in espresso, milk steaming, sensory and taste workshops, grinder care and cleaning routines that mirror professional workflows.
- ⚙️ Dialling-in workshops
- 🥛 Milk texturing workshops
- 🧼 Workflow & hygiene routines
Training & solutions
Groundwork training and coffee solutions
Groundwork training and coffee solutions
We offer a wide variety of training services for cafés, restaurants and young adults, as well as the supply of coffee beans, equipment and machines.
Barista training pathways
Each module is designed and delivered by Reece Jack and adapted to the needs of your group. Pick a single intensive or combine modules to build a complete pathway.
Latte Art & Service Skills
Customer-ready sessions that combine latte art practice with speed, sequencing and confidence under pressure.
- 🎨 Free-pour training
- 😊 Service role-play
- ⚡ Speed & workflow drills
Employer-Ready
A bridge into work focused on communication, punctuality, teamwork and hospitality culture.
- 🕒 Timekeeping habits
- 🗣️ Communication & feedback
- 🤝 Workplace expectations
Work With Us
For Schools, Colleges & PRUs
We deliver on-site or off-site cohorts tailored to school timetables. Sessions are practical, encouraging and aligned with Gatsby benchmarks.
- On-site sessions
- Small group training
- Pathway into real cafés
For Cafés & Employers
Partner with Groundwork to meet motivated young baristas who are ready for their first shifts. We stay close throughout placements to support both trainee and manager.
- Pre-trained baristas
- Work placement support
- Equipment & coffee solutions
Callout
We can run programmes specifically for 16–24 year olds, designed around your school needs.
Need machines, grinders or setup?
We advise on espresso machines, grinders, coffee beans and workflow so trainees step straight into a realistic bar environment. From pop-up carts to full café fit-outs, we can recommend suppliers and installation partners.
Get equipment advice