Coffee bar barista
Meet Mina Park, an illustrative character. Makes and serves drinks and snacks to passengers and airport staff, keeps the bar clean and stocked and keeps the queue moving.
Before the flight
Opens the shop, tests the machines and checks the day's deliveries. Supplies for shops past security are checked before they arrive.
During the flight
Serves a steady stream of travellers, many in a hurry, and keeps an eye on the departure screens so people do not miss their call.
After the flight
Cleans down, counts stock and orders for tomorrow.
Works closely with
Works with airport operations on opening hours, deliveries and security rules and with the neighbouring shops.
Good to know
- Airport shops often open very early or stay open late to match the first and last flights.
- Many airport baristas know every gate by heart, because the first question is usually "how far is it?"
Related questions
An illustrative composite character. Roles, titles and procedures differ between airlines, airports and countries.