Barista Trainer

About the role

Coffee Academy Manila trains the next generation of coffee professionals in the Philippines. We run hands‑on barista courses for beginners, working baristas, and aspiring café owners, and we focus on skill, consistency, and hospitality. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Barista Trainer to teach espresso, milk texturing, and brewing skills to aspiring baristas, café owners, and coffee enthusiasts.

Key responsibilities

• Run beginner, intermediate, and advanced barista classes, covering espresso extraction, milk texturing, latte art, manual brewing, and café workflow

• Help develop and update course modules, lesson plans, and training materials

• Help with events, workshops, cuppings, and marketing content (demos, social media features)

• Keep up with coffee industry trends and share new knowledge with the team

About you

• At least 2–3 years of barista experience in a specialty coffee setting

• Previous training, coaching, or head barista experience is a strong advantage

• Strong command of espresso theory, milk steaming, latte art, and manual brewing methods

• Barista certification (e.g., SCA, TESDA NC II Barista, or similar) is preferred

• Excellent communication skills in English and Filipino, and comfortable speaking in front of groups

• Patient, organized, and eager to help others succeed

• Willing to work weekends and occasional evenings depending on class schedules

• Willing to be based in Sun Valley, Paranaque

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus incentives and allowances

• Government-mandated benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, 13th month pay, and performance incentives)

• HMO coverage upon regularization

• Advanced training and certification support

• A creative, supportive team that loves coffee as much as you do