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Things that raise your pay
Coffee skills certification
The SCA (Specialty Coffee Association) runs modules on brewing, barista skills, sensory work and roasting, with over 2,000 authorised trainers worldwide.
Roasting
A separate, more technical job, with far fewer openings than counter work.
Wholesale and machine service
Selling coffee and servicing espresso machines for cafes pays like a trade, not like retail.
Cafe management
Ordering, scheduling and labour cost control moves you onto a salary.