BARISTA OF THE YEAR
Do you live and breathe coffee? Are you ready to showcase your passion for the perfect brew? We’re on the lookout for the ultimate coffee connoisseur to be crowned Shingle Inn’s Barista of the Year for 2024!
We’re looking for coffee enthusiasts, latte art artists, and passionate professionals who take the art of brewing to new heights. Think you have what it takes to be crowned Barista of the Year? Here’s your chance to be recognised for your exceptional skills, creativity, and dedication to the world of coffee.
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
Shingle Inn’s Barista of the Year Competition aims to celebrate the outstanding talent within our team who are dedicated to delivering exceptional coffee experiences to our customers. We are on the lookout for the ultimate coffee connoisseur who embodies the spirit of Shingle Inn and takes the art of brewing to new heights.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
- Between now and Friday 1st March, you can register your details to enter the comp.
- Our Operations Team Members and Grinders Reps will be visiting stores to do individual assessments on each barista, in order to pick a champion that will represent your store! The judges will assess three drinks in-store including an Espresso, a Flat White and a Latte.
- The top person from every store will then enter a state competition hosted at Shingle Inn Family Forum Events. Similar to the store assessment, the judges will assess three drinks including an Espresso, a Flat White and a Latte.
- Finally each State Rep will be flown to attend the National Conference in Brisbane for the National Final on Monday 29th July, 2024. The judges will assess three drinks including 3 x Espressos, 3 x Lattes – but this time, a signature drink created by the Barista! Our national finalists will be asked to unleash their creativity for a new espresso-based drink!
COMPETITION TIMELINE
- Barista Registration: Completed by Friday 1st March
- In-Store Assessment: Completed by Friday 12th April
- Store Representative Selection: Announced by Monday 15th April
- State Finals: State Family Forum Events (QLD 29th April | NSW/VIC 1st May | SA/WA 8th May)
- National Final: National Conference in QLD (Monday 29th July)
PRIZES
- All participants will receive a certificate of participation, highlighting their qualified Barista skills.
- Stores will receive a free bag of coffee beans for every nominated Barista.
- Store Representatives will receive a $30 gift voucher and BOTY badge.
- State Champions will be invited to attend the Family Forum event and will also receive a Cold Brew Coffee Kit (RRP $100) and special BOTY branded shirt.
- The ultimate winner will receive a Breville Coffee Machine valued at $849, and an exclusive trip to Melbourne (the “coffee capital”) to visit Grinders for a Roastery Tour.
HOW TO REGISTER
- To participate in the competition, Baristas should register their details online. The registration deadline is Friday 1st March.
- We encourage you to support and promote this exciting opportunity within your store, fostering a culture of excellence and passion for coffee.