Employee spotlight: Barista Desi
It’s time for one of our favorite blog series: the employee spotlight! Read on to meet our newest barista at the BonLife cafe, Desi!
How long have you worked at BonLife? I have worked at BonLife for a little over two months now! I was a customer at Bonlife for several years and always appreciated the quality of the coffee. The ambiance, staff, and quality creates such a positive work environment.
What do you like about working in specialty coffee? Coffee has always been one of my passions! Coffee has been something that has brought me and my friends closer together and I love being a part in sharing that experience with others! I also love continuing to learn more about the art and science of coffee.
What is your favorite part about being a barista? My favorite part about being a barista is making people’s day brighter with their favorite drink. I also love that I can apply my passion for art and creativity in latte art and drink flavors.
Go-to coffee drink? My current go-to is our lavender honey latte iced!
What is something you have learned from working at BonLife? This being my first job in coffee, I have learned how intricate and precise coffee is. I hadn’t realized that the flavor of coffee can change drastically with minor alterations to
environment, temperature, roasting, and brewing.
What is your favorite thing to do when you’re not at work? I enjoy all kinds of art and creativity, spending time with friends & family & my three dogs, hiking, and being outdoors! I am currently a freshman in college majoring in psychology. I plan to eventually get my master’s degree in pediatric speech therapy.
What is something you hope to learn or grow in coffee? As a new barista, I strive to always learn more about specialty coffee because of my passion for it and to improve my work performance. In life and through my job, I hope to make other people’s day brighter.
We’re so happy to have Desi on our team! If you’re traveling through Bradley County or if you live nearby, stop by our cafe sometime to say hey to our baristas and try some of our delish seasonal lattes or current pour over coffees!
