Operations Manual

$349.00

This comprehensive operations manual template is designed specifically for retail coffee businesses. Created and refined by experts in both retail coffee and human resources, this handbook template is perfect for your retail coffee operation. Delivered as a templatized document, our ops manual is fully customizable to fit your unique needs.

PLEASE NOTE: All documents within the Operations Manual are meant to serve as templates. These documents are not meant to serve as finished products. We encourage you to thoroughly read through each document and edit them to fit within your company’s guidelines and values.

 
 
 

A Coffee Shop Operations Manual

The Secret No One Tells You About Running A Successful Coffee Shop

The single most important part of a customer’s experience with your coffee shop is consistency. Customers rate an inconsistent coffee shop worse than a consistently mediocre coffee shop every single time. So why would you leave your shop’s consistency up for any kind of interpretation? An Operations Manual lays out all the procedures and recipes you need to keep your shop running smoothly at all times.

 
 
 
 

Consistency Bundle

Consistency is one of the most valuable things you can bring to your employees, customers, yourself. Preempt legal trouble, set clear expectations, and motivate customers to keep coming back. Your employee handbook and operations manual are the rocks you build a healthy and less stressful coffee shop experience on. This bundle includes: 

Employee Handbook Template
Operations Manual Template

$848 $636

 
 

What is an operations manual?

Once an employee reviews your Employee Handbook and signs it, your immediate next step should be to trade the handbook for your Operations Manual. Your Operations Manual should contain everything that an employee needs to know to do their job including recipes, specific technique guidelines, customer service expectations, cleaning expectations, and anything else that employee will need to know day-to-day.

 

Why you need an operations manual

 
 
 

The best barista trainer

We all like to think our training is great, but we’re only human. We can make mistakes in our explanations or simply not be clear enough. With an Operations Manual, employees always have a trainer to go back to who will explain everything exactly the same way every time. Zero guesswork, just consistency. 

 

Eliminate frustrating conversations

Everyone hates having to be constantly reminded. Managers get frustrated, and employees get annoyed. It builds unnecessary tension among teams. Having an Operations Manual that lays everything out immediately can completely cut out these frustrating conversations.

 
 
 

Stop bad reviews

Bad reviews come from a mismatch of expectations and experience. By offering the exact same experience to customers every time, you ensure that expectations are consistently met. If a customer is ever unsatisfied, you know exactly what to change to correct the problem for the future.

 

Take pressure off yourself

As a coffee shop owner, you will have a lot going on. So much that it’s easy to forget things. But your shop can’t afford that. With an Operations Manual, you don’t have to remember everything. It’s all there, written down for anyone to review. All tasks become a team responsibility, and you can free up your mind to focus on what only you can do: run the business.

 

What You’ll Find Inside

 
 

Efficiency and Workflow

Objectives and Tips
Practice Drills
 

Customer Service Procedures

Keys to Good Customer Service
Service Recovery
The Barista
 

Menu Guidelines

Espresso and Coffee Beverages
Iced Drinks
Non-Coffee Beverages
Milk Steaming
 
 

Cleaning Protocol

Required Tools
Back Flushing
Steam Wands
Grinders
Counter Tops and Surfaces
 

Managing Shrinkage and Spoilage

Understanding Shrinkage
Tips to Avoid
 

Checklists

Opening Tasks Example 1
Opening Tasks Example 2
Closing Tasks
 
 
 
 

Essential Documents Bundle

You may not realize it now, but one of the keys to a successful coffee business is writing things down. This bundle gets you the three most important documents for opening and running your business. Clear up your concept, avoid legal battles, and ensure a great customer experience. You’ll get: 

Presentation Business Plan Template
Employee Handbook Template
Operations Manual Template

$1347 $869

 
 
 

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What Our Clients Say

The knowledge that we gained at Bellissimo inspired us to aim for the highest levels of coffee excellence, so we decided to train our staff to compete at barista championships. Our baristas won 7 consecutive national barista championships (from 2008 to 2014). Then, at the World Barista Championship they took top honors winning 1st place in 2011, reaching Finals twice (2013 and 2014) and the Semifinals 2 times as well (2010 and 2012).

- Frederico Bolanos
Viva Espresso

Rock Creek Coffee Roasters opened its doors in August 2004 and we owe much of our success to Bellissimo’s knowledge and professionalism. We attended their Barista training course just 4 weeks prior to opening our doors. This was a great help in developing consistent, quality drinks from day one.

- Joel and Peggy Gargaro
Rock Creek Coffee Roasters

Bellissimo helped us gain a better understand of specialty coffee. We already had the passion and drive to do our best, but Bellissimo helped give us the basic tools, knowledge and understanding of how to put it all together. Without Bellissimo, we wouldn’t have had the skill-set to be ready for all that happens when the doors are open. Every day is learning for us, and that is a good thing.

- Aaron Olsen and Kim Anderson
Handlebar Coffee Roasters

I wanted to learn about the coffee business and have some hands-on experience to help me determine if I’d like to have a coffee business. I had sooooo much fun this week. The people who work here are all friendly, knowledgeable, inspired, and encouraging!

- Kristen Denney

I had a really great time last week and learned SO MUCH in such a short amount of time. I definitely feel more confident and prepared to take on my own coffee shop in the near future thanks to you guys!

- Ryan Leckie

Founder Coaching and Consulting

We have been there and done it. Growing a business as a legacy business, or exploring a profitable exit? We are founders and know the importance of cohesive stability in business. We’ve worked in partnerships, family business and with investors, private equity and beyond. We can help you no matter what stage you are at with growth and long term planning.

Concept Development and Startup Planning

We’re ready to work with you from step one to help refine and plan your business. We have helped everyone from serial entrepreneurs opening multiple locations at once to mom and pop duos opening a small coffee cart. Come to us when you want to make sure to avoid any pitfalls in the coffee industry.

Business Evaluation and Optimization

This is the perfect service for when you need to review your business and format a plan for increased profitability and productivity. We will customize our service to fit your concerns, which may be some of the following: Menu | Pricing | Monthly sales | Profit and Loss Statements | Labor and Employee Scheduling | Inventory | Purchases and Ordering Systems | Rent Factor | Hard Expenses | Marketing Strategies | Promotions | Sales Growth

In-Depth Equipment Recommendations

Our trainers and technicians are ready to provide you with cutting edge equipment recommendations tailored to your coffee shop. We are also often able to secure discounts for our clients.

Professional Barista Training

Are you looking to increase the skills or your baristas and management team? We can arrange custom sessions in our lab or on-site training to work with your staff on the technical skills needed to produce high-quality espresso beverages.

Marketing and Social Media Planning

We’ll help you create a plan and style guide unique to your shop that will take the guesswork out of growth. Gain new customers and retain your regulars.

Virtual Strategy and Training Sessions

Meet with your company’s executive and planning committees to develop new strategies or refine old ones.

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