Working alone as a barista in london | 伦敦咖啡师的一天 | cafe vlog

#baristavlog #cafevlog #咖啡师
Cafe Vlog | Barista Vlog | Latte art
Date: Vlog of 2019/12 - 2020/2
Camera: Osmo Action
About the hands in the pastry bag part, my former company did not provide proper food safety training, so I wasn't aware of many things, which I do apologize for. Plus, I constantly wash my hands during work so they are much cleaner than you think. Now that I had worked in the kitchen and am working for a bigger company I am more properly trained and certified. Please not assume all hospitality workers are provided proper training.
This was filmed before the pandemic so please stop asking why I am not wearing a mask.
Disclaimer: I have left this workplace in 2020. This video was not intended to promote this workplace/business, hence I will not respond to where this shop is located at. Hope you understand! Thanks!
Correction: the machine's a La Marzocco Strada AV.
🎀Tip to support my channel🎀
ko-fi.com/jessiegao
💞 Follow me on Instagram💞
main account: @jessigao_
/ jessigao_
food reviews: @gaossy
/ gaossy
🧧Business/collab enquiries🧧
email: [e-mail]
(This email is for business/collab enquiries only)
🎶Music🎶
Sign up with Artlist using my code to get 2 extra months free!
artlist.io/Jessie-4116320
💸Referral codes💸
Join Freetrade to get a free share:
magic.freetrade.io/join/jessi...
Join NDAX to get $10:
one.ndax.io/bfQw7e
Join Binance to get a commission kickback rate of 5% for every trade:
accounts.binance.com/en/regis...
Join Coinbase to get £7.30:
www.coinbase.com/join/gao_oxi
Music:
Serenity - Prod. Riddiman
Sunset - Lukrembo
Coffee - Prod. Riddiman
Link: • coffee - lofi hip hop ...
Bored - Lukrembo
Apricity (Prod. by Lukrembo)
Link : • (no copyright music) l...

[@janiceyanmusic]

Just binged through your videos and just wanted to say that you're mad talented! Aaaaand you're an amaaaaazing cook 🤤🤤🤤 Stay safe!

[@jessiegao_]

Thank you so much! I love your music btw 🥰🥰

[@janiceyanmusic]

@@jessiegao_ aww thanks! ❤️

[@user-hb2zd7ip7h]

Very beautiful

[@user-np8uo5di8b]

👍💞❗

[@denniawong1840]

i remember you had a concert in shanghai last time. I am there as a photographer .

[@imnotdan009]

As a barista, I see that you are invested and interested in improving your craft. You have tons of skills running such a fast paced bar by yourself with techniques as ghost steaming and still producing primo latte art and proper texture for each drink. It's quite impressive!! You have quite the future ahead for you.

[@jessiegao_]

I never knew it was called ghost steaming, thanks for letting me know! I got the idea from a coffee shop I used to visit back in uni, and decided to use it since it helped me save 10 secs+ just to do the till, shot, and milk all at the same time.

[@michaellacasta]

I agree! 🤍

[@enciahmadshafwan9213]

Dankel Chakeeng freend

[@zoeurl]

i've been working as a barista for a few months in a small town independent coffee shop, and i have mad respect for you - doing all of the jobs alone, single-handedly running the show, it's amazing! many people don't appreciate how stressful a job it can be, especially during a morning rush. thanks for uploading ❤️

[@jessiegao_]

Thanks so much!

[@enciahmadshafwan9213]

Zoethanx you

[@Shawdigital]

I feel like it should be mandatory for all customers to watch this before being allowed to ever complain about anything 😂 awesome vid, learned loads!

[@jessiegao_]

Haha it's definitely not an easy job. Thanks for the support!

[@Shawdigital]

@@jessiegao_ out of curiosity, what’s the thinking behind the higher brewing ratio than the typical 1:2? Is it just how the specific roast is best enjoyed? Hope you don’t mind me asking!

[@jessiegao_]

@@Shawdigital For this specific roast we were using, a higher brew ratio suits the general taste of the area we were serving, and it also tastes less intense (it was quite strong for a medium roast). The brew ratio is not a strict guideline, so yes for this roast I chose a higher brew ratio so it tastes better in general. Feel free to play with the ratio as everyone's preference is different.

[@nyleah411]

Same!! That’s a lot to do for one person! She handled it beautifully, she should get a paid vacation!!

[@sheddy820]

@@jessiegao_ good Same Like me

[@rullytrifebrianto8827]

Girl you're awesome!!! You single handedly manage that shop being a barista, cashier, server & clerk at almost same time. Those rush hour is seriously challenging for a lone barista

[@martar.8095]

If you’re an employee, it speaks volumes about your boss given the conditions in your job. What if you have to go to the bathroom? What if you want to have a decent, warm meal sitting at a table? Those things and not the latte art itself drew my attention the most. If you’re not the boss, he/she should be really ashamed to be making a literal fortune (independent coffee in London I’m sure it’s not cheap) out of somebody else’s health.

[@drygordspellweaver8761]

Relax- this video alone has 1.9 M views. And the owner paid for the expensive machine and coffee and milk.

[@rupertred7434]

Okay your a kook

[@rupertred7434]

Okay your a kook

[@MELLMAO]

​@@drygordspellweaver8761who tf else is supposed to pay for it?

[@drygordspellweaver8761]

@@MELLMAO Slow your role there big boy. Your anger is going to get you wrecked one day if you speak so disrespectfully in person. The point of my comment is crystal clear. What are you confused about? She is profiting enormously using someone elses business and equipment. She is not the hapless victim the OP makes her out to be.

[@KiatHuang]

There are drawbacks with having to work on your own, but the positives are unique. There is a certain dignity to it, a self-reliance, mastery, a flow. Beautiful video, well crafted and a real insight into your working life at the time.

[@KristianH1986]

The barista is, in my opinion, the most underrated skilled worker in hospitality. 99% of people have zero clue how difficult it is or what goes into it.

[@Ilay.5502]

Сто процентов👏

[@jerome_morrow]

I hope your boss pays you what you’re well worth for the diligence, dedication and discipline to your craft! IME, this always comes down to personality and work ethic. Some people have it, as you do; some people just don’t. The former will just about always land feet first in life. There is never an abundance of people with outstanding work ethic.

[@pb1300]

Saying "Hello, how are you?" to customers, with eye contact, is one of the most important thing an employee can do, especially when the customer walks through the door. Making the customer feel noticed and welcomed will play a big part of them coming back to you again and again. Of course the quality and taste of the coffee plays a huge role as well haha

[@wasilaify]

Such hard work! And no bathrooms in the place! I have a new level of respect for my baristas now. Gosh!

[@kodi3881]

There has to be a bathroom. I think it’s even regulated by law. How do you imagine it without a bathroom? Think about it.

[@yumiko4502]

@@kodi3881 she works there alone, she’s the owner with No co-workers. Im not sure if the law applies to one person buisness

[@MrClayJohn]

@@yumiko4502 there will be an area out the back where stock is kept, there's usually a toilet there. If she has to go then she'll just lock up the shop for 2 mins - source? Worked in a little shop for a summer.

[@inbetweenworlds]

RESPECT!!!! Next level commitment! 6:00 This is a good one. I go to my corner cafe and the coffee is amazing but the barista-cashier NEVER SMILES even when there is no one around. Nonetheless, I greet her and drop a good one in the tip jar. I still go to support.

[@jessiegao_]

I never thought it was important until I realized that a small hi would change someone's day. My boss was also absolutely obsessed about good vibes, so we all got the habit to greet customers. Having good customer service doesn't cost you anything!

[@inbetweenworlds]

@@jessiegao_ And you set the tone of someone's day! I got coffee this morning at my corner cafe and the barista still doesn't smile. I judt think to myself, it's a tough job you guys have and I'd prefer a great coffee and a scowl than bad coffee and a smile! You are a ROCK STAR, Jessie! Keep SHINING! THANK YOU for sharing your life thru your vlogs. It cultivates our sense of empathy.

[@alejandroreyes9975]

After Bartending since I was 15, I just got a job at a café and holy smokes I have a new found respect for all Baristas! Three weeks in and I'm barely getting a hold of latte art haha

[@nicolejanine4060]

Love how chill this video is! Definitely grew a larger appreciation for baristas. You’re doing an amazing job! ❤️

[@kartickgrover]

Total respect for you and all other diligent baristas out there. This is some serious hard work. Kudos!

[@rohandiwan9268]

I’m glad KZbin recommended this channel. So mesmerising and engaging! Couldn’t take my eyes off the latte art!

[@punkoren]

Love the video. It is so soothing! I love how you are treating every cup of coffee with love and dedication. Kudos!

[@mr.d6073]

來自台灣 演算法帶我看到妳的影片 感動的是 看到了一位骨氣咖啡人的點滴 也看到妳逐一回覆留言的心細 祝福妳 加油！

[@user-np8uo5di8b]

🇹🇼十1

[@smallsneakers7000]

I'm glad KZbin recommended me this channel!

[@tianlexu049]

一个人开店非常累也非常不容易，在人多的时候，在别人的围观底下能够这么从容不迫的完成制作咖啡是非常牛的。而且一个人有时候要单独解决很多没有预料到的问题，也是对自己一个很大的考验，加油哦！

[@pratisthaghosh9582]

Wow, watching your vlogs not only made my day but also I got dumbfounded when I saw such extremely beautiful latte art patterns. It must have been a heck of a task to be self-reliant barista, but I must acknowledge the fact that you are nailing it girl and also that you have such incredible friends who have got your back. More love, support and power to you! Have a great day!

[@lorenzogabriele9533]

It's a really hard job and you do it really really well. Watching what a barista does from first hours of the day to closing lets you understand how hard it is. And I feel pressure only practicing latte art at home alone, while you serve 4 drinks at the same time 😁 You're great, you've got a new subscriber 😊

[@RustleXer]

This is such an incredible video. I appreciate your hustle and getting things done. You’re awesome!

[@soohuisailer6928]

Being a barista is hard job, thank you for serving us wonderful beverages. After watching your video, I start to appreciate all the baristas even more. 🙏xo France

[@suckensteincumsalotmilfimu3279]

I'm impressed. Being able to make 4 drinks at once while also taking more orders is no easy task. You even add latte art to each drink

[@nihuyiohc]

影片好棒好棒，讓我想起在倫敦打工度假當咖啡師的日子，早上6點出門，空氣好又安靜，用破英文跟客人東聊西聊的，想想也很懷念！

[@VishalPatelUK]

Gosh your videos are so mellow and relaxing. I honestly find it so interesting seeing you multi-tasking but customer service is clearly very important. Look forward to seeing more videos.

[@elTorres50]

Amazing talent for a full batista, coffee beverages preparation, meals, customer care and administration, plus continuos improvement and learning! Congratulations!! I Love your videos and background music. You really inspired me and brought ideas for my own Coffee Shop & bar in north Mx.

[@Verona988]

Thank you so much for this video and your hard work Jessie , you've inspired me to be extra motivated on my coffee journey during this lockdown!! 💖

[@zachkroening3584]

I’m a newer barista and this helped so much! Finally learned a couple basics after this 😁 also very relaxing video

[@SimoneCristina]

this was simply amazing. really really cool to see, thank you for sharing and editing this all! 💗

[@Hanzeeeee]

This video has become part of my morning routine ☺️ love having it on while getting ready for work and having a coffee ❤️ xxz

[@byoken]

It's nice to see such a hard working girl. I appreciate your skills.

[@blossompure]

Dude i apprecite every barrista that takes the time to do this beautiful art esp in a fast paced environment

[@liyi8173]

You ’re so good to have things you love to do and being good at it.

[@janejylau]

I always walk past and have your amazing coffee!!! Thanks for the chilled vlog

[@t.f.saucet9023]

This is truly impressive. I love mixology and you get used to seeing bartenders going like crazy all night long. But managing a full day shift by yourself in this shop is just as impressive!

[@MoatazSaber96]

What an amazingly talented beautiful person , god i just wanna hug you , keep up the AMAZING work ❤️ this really just puts things into perspective

[@hiccupsz]

Such an inspiration to me-I want to become a barista when I’m older. I really have a passion for this kind of thing and I want to become well educated on it. I also highly respect baristas like you who have such amazing technique and work solo. ❤

[@simonjohnson2897]

Most cafes don’t know anything about the science of coffee brewing. It’s nice to see someone that dials in their grinder. You just need to break out the VST refractometer!

[@slofty]

Some places try, but you can only get so far paying people sh***y wages and pocketing the rest to send your children to elite private schools while the children of baristas get roughed up in some public inner city nightmare school. Unfortunate truth 80%-90% of the time.

[@alejandroreyes9975]

@@slofty oddly specific

[@mateinugi3309]

@@alejandroreyes9975 right? as soon as I read "send your children to elite private...", I was like.. wait what?

[@MeiinUK]

@@mateinugi3309 : The amount of money that you used to send your child abroad, can actually be used to feed yourself, for a life time... or two or three generation already..... Figuring things out together with your community, in order to see the next generation... is far more important imho....

[@KumaarFamily]

Such a captivating vlog! I enjoyed every minute of it. You’ve inspired me to learn latte art ❤️

[@hughmungus1235]

Don’t do it mate I dropped down the coffee red pill and I can’t get out lol enjoy yourself though wishing you all the best

[@nzmshmsdn]

Hai malaysian! 😂👍🏼

[@mellon7214]

"Love what you do, do what you love" is a prefect reflection of professionalism. Your artisan spirit, dedication, and artistic talent make your customers happy and the world a better place! Kudos to you from California.

[@samantarizzi248]

Oh, I love your stamping of the cups method!! 😃

[@guozak7598]

我喜歡這支影片，靜靜地讓他放完 也提醒我該好好安排生活~

[@annebismonte9239]

You seem to love and enjoy your job. Happy for you! 💕

[@carmotosociety8443]

nice! im a sales manager in an car industry ,and now currently studying in barista academy every rest day to enhance my skills and soon to open my small and simple coffee shop ☕️☺️

[@Olivia-qm5wm]

I love this vid! I've always wanted my own cafe and this was a perfect insight into the barista at a small cafe life!

[@Y.U..]

I love your habit of saying hi to every customer who comes inside. It‘s such a welcoming thing to do.

[@eatwithiz]

好喜欢你的视频 so relaxing!

[@-Tidgy]

_Thank God for quick and able people like yourself, you're what make it easier and more fun to live in this world... Your efficiency creates convenience and that's what this planet demands, more and more as each day passes. Well done on your dedication and hard work 👍💙_

[@adrienbelmo9171]

I'm actually at the office, it's 11am a'd I'm watching for 18 minutes someone else working... Captivating blog, makes me think of my time at Melbourne Australia when I was in a WH, nostalgia hit me...

[@us7876]

This summer I had a whole breakfast restaurant for me, here in Spain people don't mind such beautiful coffees but rather get kind of annoyed if you don't greet, smile and dedicate a few minutes to chit-chat with them lol. Wish I had the oportunity and time to master the amazing skills you show!

[@alejandroaranda5254]

I do not work in anything food service related but your workflow was so inspiring. Keep it up!

[@massimiliano1]

You are amazing! Your dedication to your job and your level of latte art is already outstanding. Greetings from Italy. Continua così, complimenti

[@KuumahBE]

I admire your ability to combine all this. That is amazing.

[@coldeasice]

very therapeutic to watch, thanks for this and stay safe!

[@masoudk4975]

wow you really are an artists when it comes to latte art :D i am working at a cafe too, this work is actually lovely.

[@meiyeshen4204]

Your Vlog makes me back to those days when I was a barista with working holiday visa in Sydney.Cheers！ Stay safe！

[@irene369]

I love watching Barista videos, I know nothing about coffee. You are so talented (loved the Unicorn).

[@pogothmcrey9463]

i don't know why this was on my recommended or why it felt so relaxing to watch tbh, lovely video

[@GabrielyMuniz]

you did it with so much love that I want to do this too!!!

[@susantaylor5068]

Calm cool and collected - such a brilliant barista ☕️

[@matheus.keiber]

OMG! I stayed a couple blocks up this cafe when I visited London in 2019! My family and I had some great coffee and croissants! What a lovely video!

[@jt4854]

this is my kind of work too, working as a solo barista In a cafe. love to see other people who underage the struggle lol

[@mochamadfirmansyah8045]

Great work! I remembered when I have my own cafe and I work from 3pm to 1 am. Got home at 2 or 3 am every day.. Such a wonderful memory. *FYI, Indonesian love to drink coffee and hangout in the evening time

[@inbetweenworlds]

Indonesia produces great coffee too!

[@telurkucing5006]

Wow so late closing time, it must be at jakarta, but sure work at job you love, time flies very fast

[@adityasastrawinata2351]

You’re amazing girl! Keep it up, keep going. Love what you do! I hope what future brings upon you way way bigger than now🙌🏻🤍

[@lapassion24]

Love her hard work!!

[@chantellets]

i saw this video in my recommended and was curious to watch, i've been wanting to try a drink from this cafe! i appreciate how tough it must've been while working, i had a very brief stint serving coffee and sandwiches too which was hard and i just could not manage the way you did here! amazing xx

[@Srv02]

It is 1 AM and I want a latte now, though I only drink espresso. Thank you for this video Jessy and I appreciate your dedication! Much love!

[@SilentSzZ]

What a brilliant watch! I noticed that you used Assembly coffee too - which is my absolute favourite. Their coffees are incredible!

[@wades_world22]

This is a beautiful vlog, thank you so much for creating and sharing this 👍

[@JaadeeeXx]

This was so soothing to watch. I’m two months into my specialty coffee job and still trying to get my head around things! We have a similar machine - would you have any tips for that steaming wand? I find it a little awkward! Also, if you’re going to be working shifts alone so much, we have an Ubermilk for busier times - it might be handy for your rushes! 🥰✨

[@firenzeong317]

Great video. I used to worked solo like you before COVID in Brisbane, Australia. I know how it feels like during rush hours. However, I enjoyed working as a barista- my passion.

[@Mogamishu]

What is Covid?

[@NoSoyGoiia]

Love the video very relaxing time and a awesome technique doing the lattes congrats. :)

[@96tsukilover]

just got recommended your channel!!! gonna binge all of them tomorrow once i get up

[@lazuardiyudha535]

i love how the way you interract with customers 😍

[@jessiegao_]

Thank you 🙏

[@indranst3144]

Masaa sihh ? Cie gombal

[@lazuardiyudha535]

@@jessiegao_ anytime 🙏🏻

[@lazuardiyudha535]

@@indranst3144 ga gombal mas

[@humblestrengthgaragetraining]

Honestly speaking I think you are SICK GOOD at what you are doing! Love your work ethic and style, fitting in the content I gotta say Im amazed but I do have a question, how do you drink your coffee?

[@user-qv7jp2xu3l]

偶然发现了这个频道，一下就被吸引了。虽然订阅人数不多，但是画面、音乐、剪辑、风格都是我喜欢的，慢节奏的生活很好，心情烦闷时来这里看看视频，一下就纾解了。

[@bubbachua]

what an awesome vid, nice work Jessie and i hope you continue with your passion of latte art

[@WilliamWGG88]

Jessie! what a great video! I used to live close to your coffee shop and would walk past it on my way to the tube in the mornings and on the days where I wasn't too busy (and you didn't have a line of customers) I'd come and grab a coffee! I've since left London (moved to Beijing), but miss this little coffee shop! I hope you're well!

[@jessiegao_]

Hey, thanks for the support! I've been well thanks, hope you're doing good as well 💗 all the best

[@hanleywang]

感謝演算法帶我來 好棒的節奏！

[@darthjump]

We all know the "I am supposed to have a break sometime in the day." Very nice video. Much Respect.

[@jayT0204]

So satisfying to watch !!!! 🥰

[@ajisutanto817]

as a barista. i believe it is our job to make people smile. and a good gesture such as greetings and be a nice person could make the coffee tastes better, and that make people smile

[@nawafgazi1]

enjoyed the vlog! . I always wonder ,does customers in a hurry ask for fast latte without art , I know latte art doesn't take much time but does it happen ?

[@lin90210]

I love the sounds made in a cafe. Soothing for some reason :)

[@0002707894]

this is the most satisfying video, i can almost smell the coffee and feel the rush between orders

[@yuliianikolaieva59]

what a beautiful and comfy video! You're doing such a great job, cappuccino looks perfect, where in London can I try it?)

[@JokkeHimSelf]

It's located at West Brompton Crossing - 12 Lillie Rd, London SW6 1TU, United Kingdom :D

[@nahidkhan5941]

OMG how do you manage to do so much all by yourself ?? Being a barista is a tough job man ...your video has confirmed it . Got totally mesmerised by your latte art too. Kudos to you dear!!

[@javieralvarez7396]

Being a barista is NOT a though job, a though job is to work in the construction in Alaska in winter or to pump petrol out of an Atlantic platform. What a waste of time 8h a day making coffee for random people 🤷🏻‍♂️ get a real job plsss

[@deesott5123]

Lool why does a real ass job have to be so intense and include heavy labour?? I prefer relaxed jobs

[@ridef0rlife]

@@javieralvarez7396 Perhaps learn how to spell before being critical

[@javieralvarez7396]

@@ridef0rlife Hey Bobbie, you cant spell your own name correctly, and that's your own language... Pls go do me a coffee.

[@ridef0rlife]

@@javieralvarez7396 I am an electrician mate. You will need to go to a barista for your coffee buddy

[@semualirik24]

Wow. Amazing. You are already great and still learning. I was amazed. Hope I can be like you.

[@YFun-ux5rs]

such a cool video, i have a lot of respect for baristas and their work.

[@katvalachova3577]

I really like your video! I just noticed one thing .. that you're holding the cup from top/ touching the place where people put their lips to drink, which is not the best practice ... some customers tend to get angry, esp. in Europe

[@hcch5799]

i think the owner should put at least 2 people on a shift cause it is also a health and safety concern.

[@KIRITSUUUUUU]

看了很舒服的一個影片～音樂很chill！謝謝分享😇

[@JYYB]

I am 2 months in as a barista and I love it. It can get busy and hectic but staying calm is the way to be. Our bar is a bit bigger than this and we can have up to 4 workers behind the bar, 2 baristas and 2 cashiers/runner. No need to make it a bigger deal about it, staying calm is key and saying hello is always good. I’ve work with other who make it more dramatic than it’s needed but at the end if the day we are good. We do latte art with mugs but most of our orders are Togo cups so we don’t need to do latte art. It’s fun.

[@TheRabbitGuy]

amazing lifestyle. Where is the coffee shop situated? would love to visit.

[@JokkeHimSelf]

West Brompton Crossing - 12 Lillie Rd, London SW6 1TU, United Kingdom. Or just search for: Over Under West Brompton on Google :D

[@TheRabbitGuy]

@@JokkeHimSelf thank you 🤘🏻

[@AkiPokesYou]

Hopefully you've fixed/replaced the group gasket back then! The leaking part worries me haha

[@jessiegao_]

I always ask the technician to come in ASAP, it got fixed not long after

[@zlutyzakaznik679]

Changing the gasket is an easy task and every barista should be able to do it on his/her own. First and foremost: when the leaking appears it's an indication the maintenance interval is way too long. Is it really a GS3? I've seen quite a few of them, both off and on-line and they always were a single-group.

[@jessiegao_]

😅 I'm sorry but many coffee shops in London provide zero training and my boss was particular about not letting us do any maintenance as it is costy if we mess up. I learn from the technician when he does maintenance, which are the things you think baristas should know. Having an assumption is the worst when you treat new baristas in the industry as no one is born the job and everyone has a different attitude about learning. I'm not sure if you work in coffee or not, but rather than assuming someone should know about a certain knowledge because you have a high standard and judging them , maybe you should teach and give advice instead? It's a Strada AV, my bad, but looks a lot like a GS3 :)

[@zlutyzakaznik679]

@@jessiegao_ I’m sorry too. No offence intended as, well, my coffee standards are sky-high as I’ve been drinking espresso since 2004, writing about it for six years and making it for over two years by now. I forgot that owners (and it’s their primary responsibility) or Italian lesser brands --- and I have nothing against good Italian espresso, I love it! --- tend to not support their contracted coffee shops with proper training but that’s my fault or wrong assumption. I’ve been to London many times and while Marzoccos and NS/VAs are almost omnipresent these days it does not guarantee each and every barista is allowed to make technical adjustments or deep maintenance. Glad to have recognized Strada though. :-)

[@Danjul89]

Just got here randomly, youtube at late night you know. Your passion is amazing, keep it up!

[@lestarism]

Amazing skill & work ♥️ thanks for sharing. This is so inspiringly.

[@ubaidwasif3231]

What happens to all the cups of coffee that she makes during practicing latte art?

[@JokkeHimSelf]

Don't know, but I really want to drink all of them, hopefully I'll be back in London soon :)