Coffee Shop Owner

You followed your dream of owning a coffee shop, and now you're the person who worries about rent, payroll, bean sourcing, equipment repairs, and whether that new oat milk brand is worth the price increase. You're a barista, landlord negotiator, Instagram marketer, and small business accountant all in one body. The latte art better be perfect — your name's on the sign.

Learn the skills

Courses and certifications to get you job-ready

What you'll actually do

• 01Check the bank account first thing and do the mental math on whether you can make payroll
• 02Source and negotiate coffee bean contracts with roasters or importers
• 03Manage social media because hiring a marketing person isn't in the budget yet
• 04Cover shifts when someone calls out — because the owner is always the backup plan
• 05Handle repairs, permits, and landlord conversations that drain your soul
• 06Taste-test new menu items and pretend it's not the best part of your day
• 07Stare at the P&L spreadsheet and wonder if 'passion' counts as revenue

Career Path

Where this role sits in the bigger picture — and where it can take you.