BARISTA OF THE YEAR
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This highly competitive category required participants to demonstrate some extra-special qualities to make them stand out from the crowd.
Our winner has to have a thorough knowledge of blends used and the outlet menu, as well as the ability to build a rapport with customers, be confident in up-selling and working in high-pressure situations, and show enthusiasm for undertaking training and developing new skills.
The shortlist saw three talented baristas in a run-off for the title:
• Norberto Binalingbing, Doha Marriott Hotel
• Hussein Farouq, Costa Coffee Bahrain
• Raja Muthusamy, Raw Coffee Company
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Our winner’s dedication to his role, the standard of his work and the satisfaction of his clientele marked him out as someone who truly enjoys their job.
Judges also remarked upon his dedication to up-selling and generating revenue.
The winner of the Barista of the Year award this year is….
• Norberto Binalingbing, Doha Marriott Hotel
Read on to see who took the Bartender of the Year title…
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Nov 17, 2009 , Qatar
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