

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Breaking into the coffee industry: a guided discussion into career pathways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Curious about coffee careers? Learn how people actually enter the coffee industry, from barista to roasting and beyond. Led by Scott Bufis.About this EventCareers, Roles and Pathways in CoffeeIn Chicago and curious about working in coffee but unsure where to start?Whether you’re exploring a career change, entering specialty coffee for the first time, or looking to grow beyond barista work, this event will give you a clear, practical overview of the modern coffee industry.In this guided discussion you’ll learn how the many sectors of the coffee industry work together, from cafés and roasteries to sourcing, quality, consulting, and business operations. We’ll explore the wide range of jobs available in coffee and discuss how professionals carve out sustainable, meaningful careers in this ever-evolving field.Led by Chicago-based coffee consultant Scott Bufis, this session is designed to demystify the coffee industry and help you identify potential entry points based on your interests, skills, and goals.What you’ll learn:An overview of the specialty coffee industry and how it functionsCommon and lesser-known coffee industry roles and career pathsEntry-level vs. advanced coffee jobs (and how to move between them)Skills that translate well into coffee careersHow to forge your own path in the coffee industryResources for networking, learning, and professional developmentThis workshop is ideal for:Aspiring coffee professionalsBaristas looking to grow their careersCareer changers interested in specialty coffeeStudents and recent graduatesAnyone curious about how the coffee industry really worksYour Host:Scott Bufis is a Chicago-based coffee professional with over a decade of experience in the specialty coffee industry. His background includes roles with respected Chicago companies such as Intelligentsia Coffee, Yolk, Marz Community Brewing, and Big Shoulders Coffee. He currently works as a coffee and café consultant with Tradecraft Coffee &amp; Tea, helping businesses improve quality, operations, and sustainability.In 2020, Scott founded the Chicago Coffee Collective, an online community dedicated to sharing knowledge, resources, and opportunities for coffee professionals across Chicago. He holds an MBA from National Louis University (2022), bringing both industry experience and business insight to coffee education.AgendaSectors of the coffee industryInfo: We will discuss the many sectors of the coffee industry and the roles that make up those sectors. Such as, Cafe/Retail, production, importing/exporting, wholesale, technical, marketing, distribution, products, and human resources.How the various sectors and roles interactInfo: We will discuss how the sectors and roles that make up the coffee industry interact, work together, and how to move between them.Building a pathInfo: We will discuss your own experience, skills, and interests to help you start building a path and identify potential starting points for within the coffee industry.
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- **Event Categories**: workshops
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Chicago
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1806 W Cuyler Ave
- **lat**: 41.9554159
- **long**: -87.6747206
- **full address**: 1806 W Cuyler Ave, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States

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- **organizer**: Sip Society (https://allevents.in/org/sip-society/25535615)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1806 W Cuyler Ave, 1806 West Cuyler Avenue, Chicago, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 25 up to 25 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Sip Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Breaking into the coffee industry: a guided discussion into career pathways ?
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