Day In The Life Of A Barista: from start to close full day vlog

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[@justjoelee]

cute, are you single?

[@RyanDeanDexton]

no sorry I have a boyfriend

[@sweettea735]

Oh my god. Am I interrupting something? 😳

[@jupamoers]

Get a room, you two :P

[@TheAlex808]

Babes, get in the queue 🤭

[@jamescasejr.9679]

I know both of you stuck tighter together always as teddy bears🥰🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🥰

[@omentwo7597]

I started out in the Food and Beverage industry as a Barista and eventually graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and am currently working at a 3 Michelin star restaurant. Your journey so far has been so inspiring to me and I feel like I relate so well with it. I appreciate the content you put out, Ryan and I wish nothing but the best for you! Love from Singapore!

[@Rc1023]

Seems like Ryan had the opposite route

[@omentwo7597]

@@Rc1023 hahaha yeah exactly which is why i find it weird. The opposite yet strangely relatable

[@ko-kf2nu]

hey chef,im actually very confused if i should become a chef or not.I have my own small cloud kitchen,when its busy,i love the rush and the feeling.Also love cooking.But just dont know if i should become a chef and work 12 hours a day with little pay.Please advice me?And is the industry as bad as they say it is?

[@kassondrahennessey7912]

Same here, I’ve been cooking my whole life but I’m stepping into my culinary journey next month. I’ve been working as a barista for 2 years and start culinary school in February. I am actually really happy I started as a barista because I’ll have that background knowledge as well. I spend all my free time studying everything I can with cooking and applying it any way I can to my daily life. Cheers to all who take the dive 😊

[@omentwo7597]

@@ko-kf2nu hello there! I don't think I'm fit to advise you in any way. While it can be true to a certain degree that the industry is bad, I do personally find some good in it, and to me, it's up to you to see what you can make of it. If cooking does bring you joy and you're comfortable living with the little salary and long hours on your feet, then perhaps stick around a little longer. But if there are other extrinsic factors Eg. family etc then perhaps you might want to take a step back. There is no shame in trading in your knives for another job and vice versa. As long as it makes sense to you and serves your self-interest.

[@nerdherd007]

As a former barista, this gave me ptsd flashbacks lol. But, I'm glad you're working in such a chill environment and have a positive attitude! This is what I wish my barista job was like.

[@pelusococina8809]

im glad you transitioned from culinary to barista you seem much happier

[@chloekhamxox]

Looks like he still cooks!

[@marialuizadcn]

I felt super nostalgic while watching your video! I used to work on a cafe as a barista and even though it was chaos sometimes, it was for sure my favourite job ever. I loved doing latte art - and learning how to do it because I was a beginner - and to chat/interact with clients. I guess working in a cafe has been romanticised for years so it’s good when someone shows how it works daily, like you did. Hope you enjoy your work like I used too. 💖

[@AtinyElring]

@@babs0970 may i ask why it was your favorite? i’m thinking of applying for a barista position as my first job.

[@umasaha9559]

I am saha I watching you video from malaysia

[@chmukxalish6399]

Oh my gawd my first week ever as a barista is over and i just don’t know how you guys do it, first time ever on the POS had a customer yelling at me and telling me to get off the register and have someone with experience run the POS it was stressful to say the least my boss was surprised I came back the next day for work I didn’t want to but this is my only source of income so im going to stick it out being a barista

[@Frogloovveerr]

It gets easier with time!! Good for you for trying something new, just remember that even if someone is yelling at you you can always control how you react! I used to get startled now I’ll just stare at anyone who decides To yell, you’ve got this!! Don’t let meanies take away from a fun job! “It can be fun”

[@NoobMaster-ey5sy]

mind if i ask how you are doing with it now? I’m still training so i’m very nervous for opening day

[@marendenise5212]

@@NoobMaster-ey5sy Just stay calm and realize that while this is a source of income, its a great learning experience! There will be ups and downs that are sometimes stressful and sometimes awesome. Depending on where you work, the customers will be different but there are still some kind people out there! But sadly, there are some meanies so be cautious and friendly! As for drinks, if you have prior experience it should be easier but if not, taking some time, even 10 minutes to look at basic definitions and tutorials on the Internet or in books. I’m a bit late, but i’m sure you got this! 💕

[@NoobMaster-ey5sy]

@@marendenise5212 thank you so much! I did a lot better than I thought I would do, and it helps a lot that I have amazing coworkers and an incredible boss. I still get nervous before every shift but for the most part it’s gotten easier :)

[@marendenise5212]

@@NoobMaster-ey5sy Awesome! You got this!

[@GarrettWease]

the vibes are truly immaculate. love how you included the vlog conversation with the customer.

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

Amazing 😊

[@ianarjay]

Can see that this career change is really making you happy ❤

[@lifeofsome]

This gave me such nostalgia when I worked at a coffee shop. Im interested to hear how you picked this place and some of the favorite things you've enjoyed so far.

[@WeLoveSoCal]

this looks like the coolest coffee shop, just from the mugs and glasses being used, and the to go cups are so cute. you take such care in your work and the way you guys prepare the beverages. this was so calming somehow haha thanks for sharing

[@ryankennedy7430]

it's called their there in vancouver! one of my favourites, great drinks and service and this video proves it :)

[@MsTwiththeTea1980]

This coffee shop looks amazing

[@georgemead9922]

This takes me back to when I worked at some really busy 3rd wave coffee places, there was some stress but there was something I really enjoyed about working there.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Ryan, I love the fact that you have a spring in your step and you’re in a more pleasant work environment. All the best!

[@_justpeachy_004]

I love working in different creative fields like culinary, drawing/painting, music, etc. I’m gonna start my first job soon after my 16th birthday and I’ve been wanting to work as a barista for a while. I finally found an available place and the atmosphere is so calming and sweet. Definitely a good place for me to start. I wanna get more experience from videos so I can at least have some basic knowledge other than my own coffee-making at home😅

[@robm7449]

This video is extremely chilled. Just a cool dude at work.

[@Ozeki_Negima]

Great to see an update from you mate. I went through the soul-searching period a few years ago when I traded my knives for a new start. Wishing you well, happy new year!

[@Angelina-wk4cx]

there’s something lovely about making a love heart atop your own drink 🤍

[@Kameshwari108]

So nice to see you at this job. Since I'm currently visiting San Francisco Bay area for a month, and feeling homesick for Vancouver. Your video made me feel how much I appreciate Kits and the best coffee joint in all of Van. Be well, Dear One & Happy New Year. Seeing this video, made my night.

[@johnnymartinez2048]

You look very happy at what your doing! At the end of the day, that’s all that matters is that your happy and you did your best! Lots of love from San Antonio Texas ❤️

[@cheekynandosss581]

Oh I looove this. It seems so much fun for you plus better hours and work life balance, we love to see it! So glad you’re enjoying your new career 💖 also this cafe looks so dope, I love that you can make traditional matcha and you’re weighing your coffee and can taste test before the day starts to make adjustments!

[@carltwidle9046]

Alot of hard work. Makes me appreciate these workers. Not that i haven't, but i didn't know what goes on in the operations of a barista. I'm a coffee addict.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

I’m so happy to see an update on the channel. I hope Joe and you are doing well. Also, have a great 2023!

[@yunglynda1326]

you take a lot of pride in your work and it shows!

[@that1monk]

chillest dude evar. ❤💜💙

[@cldemenna]

Just a way to save your wrist later down the line, when tamping, put your fingers on the base of the tamp and push. The pressure won’t end up in your palm then your wrist 🥰 no carpal tunnel here folks. I would look at some videos (love James Hoffman)

[@midnighthourdreams]

I love being a barista, thought about having my own cafe. It's soothing to me even when I'm slammed.

[@TarMarz]

i'm so shook that I completely stumbled upon this video by merely recognizing the coffee shop backsplash tiles and then I registered I know you from going there myself often 😂 i'm tripping out at how randomly I found this vlog - anyway i'll say hi next time i'm there 😅

[@wapsj9262]

Do make more vlogs in 2023. It’s aesthetically pleasing to watch your vlogs . Happy New year 2023

[@lanudeiscco]

tbh i dont even like coffee but if this man was my bartender id drink EVERY SINGLE COFFEE DROP

[@RandomPerson1]

Loved this! Always enjoy your "day in the life" episodes. I find them so entertaining.

[@Marion-ho3jq]

WOWWW I AM SO INRETERESEDDD

[@thienhoang9957]

chef ry could you maybe do video on how to ADJUST THE GRINDER, WHEN THE ESPRESSO IS TOO SOUR OR BITTER?

[@razineatworld]

More of this please

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Latte Art is so cool! You made the motif with great precision.

[@rileyodom7727]

I love KZbinrs that make vlogs , coffee video I love my coffees in the mornings

[@silviacherillo605]

I don’t know why I find really cute and attractive those scene where u do your coffee ahh I love it

[@jobonthego]

Finally, a barista content creator! Thank you algorithm! So glad I found this channel

[@simongamez]

it's refreshing to see someone on yt doing a normal job. great video!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

2:37 First, Mochi Donuts and now this? LITERALLY SHOOKETH right now.

[@returnofthemac5774]

Yes, agree! I want to know what the cream is!?!

[@universedonut159]

omg hi I saw you on Cindy's channel✨

[@johnpatricksayson3615]

Such a cozy watch while waiting for new year

[@sonnydanielj7508]

Refreshing 😌

[@oceandust8113]

I don't know why I watched this. I am literally spending every day like this, yet I was very curious lmao ...I really like the vibe of your shop! our is chaos 😔

[@krunktina69]

Being a barista was tough! Lol people can get really upset at their coffee orders :( this was fun to watch! It reminded me of when I was a barista ❤

[@paigeinglis9774]

aww I used to work at tt - this gave me major nostalgia! glad to see it is still thriving. you're doing great, have fun!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Stay adorable and also please make more videos. We appreciate the Foodie Knowledge.

[@lozokat]

love your aesthetic daily vibes

[@chewanjiwa.official]

Good job there and all the best🥰

[@fawn8258]

These day in the life videos are so calming

[@deshungrant31]

Love the video bro now sure why this video was so peaceful to me and Great customer service!! Love from Atlanta ❤️

[@OfficialKeithInTexas]

This is very calming

[@serenadegail3222]

Gosh 8am start!!! Aussies are like 5:30am start 🥲🥲

[@DavidLee-tn3mo]

You look so much more contented than”cheffing “. Don’t give up you culinary skills however coz you are a good chef

[@juanvarleta1842]

Really fine video production Ryan. The little subtleties like breaking for lunch and it being dark outside as you’re closing really complete the picture. Oh, and have you seen the movie “The Menu”? It’s just out.

[@achamracheal1995]

Mannn!!!! Iam a barista too here and I wish I had all those clients lining up just waiting for me to work on them... mannn!! It really feels good when I’m on a machine... good job 👏🏿

[@juliemaheu]

I was just there yesterday, such a good spot :)

[@ms3i120]

love the energy. blessed watching this today. ✨

[@robertdem259]

Love this!

[@lausantautrecht]

knew it , coffee is therapy

[@Olievlog]

the way u Edit the video is so good. love the shots

[@carl_oak]

Really like the work you put into framing and editing. Hoping for more coffee-related subjects XD

[@kateprice5251]

i love this cafe, probably one of my favourite vancouver spaces :)

[@grace-xo]

first time seeing content from you and I can tell that you make a great impact on people! Your energy is clean and your smile is bright, you are meant to positively impact people in your life; and you do :)

[@MelPanda-nr1nc]

The pinky up while you drink is very royal

[@50Street21]

Nice to see you up and running, Ryan. Certainly a different take than your past endeavours. Cheers! Darryl

[@robertescobedo7335]

LOOOOVEEEDDDD THIS! These are my fave kind of vids you do! ❤

[@abbytheredwolf174]

Being in the food industry honestly scares me especially with my experience from my last job. This made me really happy to see tho I’ve always loved making coffee, drinks and baked goods for family, maybe one day.

[@wablasian]

Stopped everything when I saw you upload

[@SuvojitBandopadhyaya]

very therapeutic, very relaxing to see your video, Ryan!

[@angelinagreen2049]

I love this! Can't wait to open my own coffee shop one day

[@adamcaalim3374]

Its been a while since the last time i watched your videos, woow feels good watching you again :)

[@estebanalessio1206]

Yass, Ryan just posted a new video!!

[@meiwabarena9688]

the finest barista ever in joe's eyes hahaha

[@joelomana7552]

I just fell in love

[@leeauslander8305]

Went to a fancy restaurant last month. Our waiter told us he used to be the chef but the hours and stress got to him. I told him he should watch your videos! 😊

[@garyhinton1609]

They are lucky to have found you Ryan. Happy New Year

[@marisamchang]

loved this!!

[@themagicalmystery3936]

It’s fun watching other videos of baristas especially the timings, because for me an 8-CL (we shut at 5 but it’s whenever we actually finishing cleaning) is my usual shift but if I open it’s 7-4 or 5. Bht for you an open to close shift is my usual which seems so crazy to me😮

[@wuttyholland2094]

That is very nice to see a barista life and good coffee with latte art ! love coffee very much and enjoy coffee ! thanks for a nice vid.

[@psychoticsage]

from one barista to another, the only mistake you're with your latte art is that you're dragging the foam; you keep the jug at the same level when pouring so when you're finishing you have to lift the jug and move it forward and finish it; lift and cut. other than that it's about steaming the milk correctly and practicing pouring (would suggest to foam it a bit less so it's a bit more watery to pour and thus giving it a better look) ALL THE BEST :D

[@alexis-tv4fh]

this is really calming. thank you for sharing :)

[@angel12212009]

I was in not that long ago! Such a vibe and I cant wait to go back. Literally just stumbled on this vlog today😌

[@ibnoulhadadakram4216]

A hard worker boy 👏 may God stand always with u 💫

[@jakerohlinger8838]

I remember how heavy the used grounds bags were when I worked at a coffee shop. The way you carried them up the stairs tells me I would never wanna get in a fight with you hahaha

[@michaelmichael3183]

I love seeing the different art on takeaway coffee cups! UFO rainbow beam is so kewl

[@MicahCate]

I can't believe y'all don't open until 9am-- all the coffee shops around me open at 7

[@greeleyestateslove]

Do you have different cups for the diff milks?? Wondering how baristas sharing one milk cups works for vegans.

[@kat_as_trophy]

worked in a very similar café in Germany for a while and all the memories are coming back hahaha the POS crashed all the time lol

[@delibakerytravel]

Fabulous VIEDO!! I Love Vancouver. Thank You.

[@mariapomares1024]

Freaking out with the coffee shapes❤

[@edwintan3581]

Woww from culinary to barista! I’m sure you will love this transition

[@RamonRamon609]

More! I love barista videos!

[@m_aarrcc]

Happy new year y’all🎉

[@brianlau7827]

I work at Starbucks, and I wish we had that same cool and calm vibes seen in this video, I'm pretty sure your coffee is definitely 100x better than Starbucks anyways lol. Now it's all about pumping out thousands of drinks with crazy modifications on each of them. I've really come to hate my job, especially as a supervisor. Thankfully I will be graduating soon and will be quitting in May.

[@Frogloovveerr]

I’m so excited for you to quit !! Unfortunately Starbucks & other large coffee chains takes out the romanticism of a coffee shop, the drive thru - the speed at which you have to maintain & the overall bad work environment. They don’t care at all about the people making the coffee just that they utilize every second and every person for their own benefit ;/

[@kabanchelsea1520]

i'm beginer barista. got a basic course. now i'm looking for job. but I not good enough at milk steaming and latte art, that's why I failed couple trials. :( thanks for video, one day I will be pro like you

[@afnan1546]

I loved the cleaning part u guys are so cleann 😍✨✨

[@aniqzailan197]

Awhhh god i miss being a barista

[@PepeRaMx]

Wow que padre preparas tus bebidas y tu latte art impresiónante!

[@lanzrobillos9177]

Watching you is sooo satisfying. U look so good at everything!!!

[@tstieber]

Haven't watched your videos in ages but this just came up on my feed, and I have to say, there's a really nice pace and mood to your job. I especially enjoyed seeing the setup, sort of the calm before the storm. Have you ever done a video on latte art? I still can't get my patterns right at home!!

[@Cooqquu]

absolutely did not know that I need this to chill out before bed. Thank you for the flash-back-memory content :)

[@JulesJohnson987]

That was fun! I wish you would upload more, you have great editing skills. I know you're based in Vancouver, me too. Can you let me know which coffee spot this is, please? Also, thank you for being exceptionally tidy and hygienic too!🥰