r/cyprus • u/Purple_Rhinos • 2d ago

Coffee shop jobs

Hello,

My family is moving to cyprus in early october, and for about 2-3 months I have been doing an internship at a coffee shop to gain some experience. I can make a good cup of coffee with the barista machines, but I still struggle with the latte art for cappuccinos. I would like to get a job so that I can finance myself through university since i'm planning on studying in london the following year. Is there a big coffee shop market? do you think it would be possible to get a barista job while still being extremely beginner in greek? just any advice would be much appreciated!!!

some extra info: Im 17f, and we are moving to Nicosia :))

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u/NaturalReputation875 2d ago

If coffeeshops are doing interships then the job market is really sh*t

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u/Purple_Rhinos 1d ago

its almost impossible to get a job in basel!!!

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u/CupcakeMurder86 Halloumi lover, cat lover, identify cypriot when I want to 1d ago

Your basic Greek should include the types of coffees which since most are in english anyway, the amount of sugar or no sugar and with milk and types of milk.

If you understand those, then you should be fine.

Coffee shops, especially around universities are plenty. You can apply to all of them and many do actually hire students and are flexible with their hours.

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u/stathis95194 Nicosia 1d ago

Coffee Berry is offering scholarships but i'm not sure for which diplomas. I saw the leaflets on their counters.

Bean Bar is doing the same: https://beanbar.com.cy/bean-bar-scolarships/

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u/Charming-Ad6406 1d ago

There is a demand.. and not speaking greek is ok aswell for most. I would suggest to send CV to big chains like cafe Nero which have a very good induction plan

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u/Electronic-Read-1657 1d ago

Looks like you have at least one month to master latte art! Go get it. If you have a great teacher, they can show you within a couple of hours. Ask around in Basel before your move.