Employee Spotlight: Barista Alex

It’s time for another BonLife barista employee spotlight! Get to know one of our long-time baristas, Alex, in the blog post below.

How long have you worked at BonLife? Four years!

Why did you want to work here? I had been coming to BonLife since I was kid, and I’ve always wanted to work here. The people, the coffee, the atmosphere all made me want to work here. Plus, the owners are great.

What do you like about working in coffee? I love having the opportunity to make someone’s day better with something as simple as a cup of coffee.

What is your go-to coffee drink? Black coffee! All day, everyday.

What is something you have learned from working at BonLife? Mindset is everything! A lot of things can be fixed by putting a smile on your face. Regardless of how crazy the day is, you can still choose how your day goes. 

What’s your favorite part of being a barista? I like how it’s almost like putting on a show: it’s a great way to express myself, and it’s fun!  It’s probably the most artistic thing I’m good at too.  

Favorite hobby outside of work? So many! I love playing guitar and trying to be a photographer. My favorite thing to photograph is places I get to travel to. 

Something you hope to learn in the specialty coffee world?  I want to eventually get my Q Grader certification so I can cup and evaluate green coffees. And maybe dabble in roasting one day!  

We love having Alex on our team at BonLife! If you are visiting our cafe soon, give him a shoutout & stay tuned here for upcoming employee spotlights.