Barista Teacher (Full‑time, Rubavu)

About the role

SAGE ENTREPRENEURS ACADEMY is seeking a passionate Barista Teacher to join its Rubavu campus. This full‑time, on‑site position focuses on delivering practical coffee‑preparation training to youth and women, integrating barista skills into the academy’s broader entrepreneurial curriculum.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver barista lessons covering espresso extraction, milk steaming, brewing techniques and drink presentation.
• Demonstrate proper hygiene, food‑safety standards and equipment maintenance during practical sessions.
• Assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback and adapt teaching methods to diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with the academy team to embed barista competencies into entrepreneurship modules and support curriculum development.
• Maintain training equipment, supplies and a clean learning environment.

Required profile

• Strong teaching and lesson‑planning abilities with a focus on hands‑on instruction.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity for working with youth and adults from varied backgrounds.
• Organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple classes and schedules.
• Certificate or diploma in hospitality, culinary arts, education or a related field is an advantage.

Required skills

• Espresso extraction
• Milk steaming
• Coffee brewing methods
• Food safety and hygiene standards
• Basic café equipment maintenance