Become a Barista in 2026 | w Melbourne Coffee Academy Founder CHARLES SKADIANG!

Becoming a barista sounds simple enough… but how do you actually get your foot in the door, and once you're in, how can you turn coffee into a sustainable career?

Today we’re joined by Founder of Melbourne Coffee Academy, Charles Skadiang. With over 20 years experience, and a specialised understanding of the role of the barista, Charles tells all; sharing invaluable insight about how to make it in the coffee industry as a barista and beyond.

00:00 Intro
01:21 Charles Skadiang Joins the Podcast
02:53 Getting Started in Coffee
04:44 Why Melbourne Coffee Academy Exists
07:17 Barista Training & Courses
11:20 Roles Behind the Coffee Bar
13:06 Career Paths in Coffee
16:32 Can You Make Money in Coffee?
21:33 Skills Every Barista Needs
25:39 Automation & the Modern Barista
28:31 Master Barista Certification
36:32 Running a High-Volume Café
43:33 Building a Long-Term Coffee Career

Big thanks to Charles for joining the show!

If you're new here (welcome), our show dives into some of the best coffee conversations on the internet, but we will always remind ourselves at the end of the day - It's Just Coffee!

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