Consulting

SDCTI offers specialized training programs for all manner of Food & Beverage organizations with a coffee service offering. All major industries are covered, from coffee shops seeking a strategic edge, to hotels & restaurants needing to rapidly train large teams, and mission-based organizations seeking to provide specialized services. Please inquire for bookings and custom offerings.

Barista Bootcamp

Our Zero to Hero Barista Training Package. The Barista Bootcamp gives new hires a strong foundation in coffee service before they step onto your bar.

Barista Bootcamp equips students with core coffee service skills, builds confidence behind the bar, and helps your business maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and service.

Best For: New hires, growing teams, and businesses seeking a unified foundation of skills, knowledge, and workflow.

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On-Site Consulting

Bring an SDCTI Instructor directly to your business for training that reflects your equipment, menu, workflow, and service environment.

Best for: Unique bar setups, small teams, mobile operations, and businesses that want hands-on support in their own space.

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Small Business Startup Package

This consulting package is tailored for new and aspiring business owners entering the coffee industry. It provides a holistic foundation for successful coffee service, coffee shop operations, and hospitality. This package can be customized to align with students' business concepts.

General Topics Include:

-Palate Development & Sensory Analysis

-Coffee Brewing Methodology

-Menu Development

-Operations Management

-Customer Service, Hospitality, & Conflict Management

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Bespoke Consulting

Build a fully customized training program tailored to your business needs, from onboarding and drink consistency to workflow, menu development, and long-term quality control. Contact us to begin designing.

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Management Training

This course helps your business equip senior staff with core management skills, tailored for coffee service. This course is meant to be customized to your unique business needs and workflows.

General Topics Include:

-Hospitality & Customer Service

-Operations & Workflow Efficiency

-Quality Control

-Conflict & Dispute Management

-Team Coaching & Feedback

-Inventory Management

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Barista Skills Lab

A flexible, modular course designed to take your baristas to the next level.

Tell us know your team's specific goals, and we will tailor the training to help your baristas build the skills they need.

Example training focuses include:

-Espresso Preparation

-Milk Steaming

-Bar Workflow

-Sensory Development

-Customer Service

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