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AT VCR

We strive to cultivate a distinct and immersive experience for both our employees and customers in and around our coffee bars. To accomplish this, we work to employ a team of truly passionate and talented individuals who possess a genuine drive, curiosity, and desire to learn about our craft and the intricacies that set us apart. If you love coffee and want to learn and grow with us, please apply for one of our current openings.

BARISTA

At Vietnam Coffee Republic (VCR), we look for individuals with the same passion for coffee, food, cuisine and the love to create the best experience for customers. The VCR team expects a Barista to be not only someone who make drinks but also a salesperson, a team player and someone who cleans.

You have former experience in this job? That is a plus but not all that we are looking for. We are interested more in ‘who you are’ and ‘what you care about’. All skills can be mastered, with a lot of practice. We can ensure to provide you a good working environment so that you can learn, challenge, and be rewarded for all that hard work.

You will:

Regularly drink VCR’s coffee to understand, ensure VCR’s quality standards and maintain it, thereby develop your coffee sense.
Support your teammates to create a welcoming experience.
Recommend and help customers on choosing the food and cakes created by our talented culinary team – which includes presenting, serving the dishes and cleaning afterward.
Update your knowledge about the drinks, food and products from the Head Barista at VCR.
Work with your team to make the operation of the store smooth and clean – these tasks may include washing dishes, cleaning, making sure there are enough materials, and replacing trash bags.
Properly handle customers’ complaints and special requests.

You are someone who:

Understand the ‘Serving mindset’, like to serve and help others, like to smile, like group activities and love to learn.
Always keep the working space and the store absolutely clean and tidy.
Are reliable and consistent – your manager and teammates can always count on you to be on time, dress up properly and be ready to work.
Are serious about the quality of work.
Careful and detailed. You understand that every coffee cup or cuisine is only truly delicious when they are made wholeheartedly.

You have:

Basic math and calculation skill.
Ability to communicate in basic English.
Age of 18 or above.

Benefits when working with us:

Salary + bonus.
Training courses on Coffee and Management

Please send your resume to: farmers@republic.coffee

APPLY

STORE MANAGER

[VCR – the roastery] is looking for a store manager who love to share great coffee, pastries/cakes and interesting experience with the customers.

Responsibilities:

Recruit and train baristas and team members, ensuring that all customers have a great experience at all VCR stores.

You will:

Recruiting and training staff.
Work with teams to creatively engage customers around, build relationships with existing customers, and welcome new customers.
Follow up all orders including coffee, food to meet customer requirements well.
Control inventory, ensure standards & avoid waste of materials.
Work at the counter, the guest area and connect with the office to stay productive, motivated and improve the quality of daily work.
Boost your store’s revenue efficiency in the most effective ways.
Manage the day-to-day operatio of the stores to have a transparent and smooth.

You are:

Have a spirit of service.
Love to be tidy & details.
To be dedicated, supportive, happy, hospitable and caring person.
Be ready to assist the customers and the team.

You have:

Experience in managing of retail, restaurant, hotel.
Leading a team of more than 8 people is an advantage.
Love and respect for coffee, good food and good customer experience.
Flexibility and creativity in solving problems, complaints from customers and negative issues arising from operations; always willing to complete the task.
Understanding of Profit & Loss reporting implementation and ability to suggest solutions to improve.
Skills in using Google Docs / Drive tool.

Some benefits when you’re working with us:

Labor Contract and fully entitled to statutory benefits.
12 days off per year and public holidays.
Free coffee every day in the shop.
Discounts on other VCR products,including coffee bags, ready-to-drink coffee and more.

Other information

Salary + bonus
Work location: District 1, Ho Chi Minh City

Please send your resume to: farmers@republic.coffee

APPLY

PICK YOUR COURSES

Whether you are a coffee lover who wants to up your game, a business owner or someone who simply likes to start a home-brewing ritual, we’ve got you covered.

At our training lab at Vietnam Coffee Republic, we offer a variety of introductory courses on coffee brewing and tasting know-how. These classes will be a quick shot of “espresso” to boost your understanding of coffee and how to best enjoy your delicious cup of joe.

Our classes are delivered by VCR’s A-team baristas in a well-equipped training lab. It’s gonna be a fun experience where you’ll get behind the controls of our world-class espresso machines and coffee-making tools.

Classes take place daily/weekly.

Location:
(1st floor) 8A/8C2 Thai Van Lung, District 1, HCMC
Call: 090 290 6628

ESPRESSO, MILK AND LATTE ART
Getting the basic right is an important step to become a top barista. At our intensive class, you will learn how to professionally operate the espresso machine to brew a great-tasting cup. Start from here and you’ll pull shots after shots of delicious espresso in no time.

The yield:
- An understanding of the history of coffee that enhances your intellectual taste buds.
- How to operate an espresso machine.
- How to make espresso. Now pull those great shots.
- How to properly clean the equipment.
- The Dos and Don’ts of making a balanced and tasty shot of espresso.
How long:

Single Day Class
- • 02 hours theory
  • 04 hours practice.
Calendar:
- • Monday or Thursday
Fee:
- • 1 person: 4.000,000đ
  • Group rate for 2 person: 7.000.000đ
  • Group rate for 4 person: 12.000.000đ
- Ingredients included.
- 10% discount when pay in advance by bank transfers or online.
* The class will be in English.

~~4,000,000VND~~ 3,600,000VND
REGISTER
BREWING ESSENTIALS & POUR OVER
In this introductory class, you will learn and practice home-brewing skills using Pour Over on V60. Your kitchen will feel delicious with the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. With your mastery of these tools, hosting a weekend brunch never feels as easy.

The yield:
- An understanding of the history of coffee that enhances your intellectual taste buds.
- Distinguish the effects of different grinds, temperature, and timing on your brew.
- How to control these factors.
- How to brew coffee using V60.
How long:

Single Day Class:
- • 01 hour Theory
  • 03 hours Practice
Calendar:
- • Tuesday or Friday
Fee:
- • 1 person: 3.000,000đ
  • Group rate for 2 person: 5.000.000đ
  • Group rate for 4 person: 8.000.000đ
- Ingredients included.
- 10% discount when pay in advance by bank transfers or online.
* The class will be in English.

~~3,000,000VND~~ 2,700,000VND
REGISTER
SENSORY & TASTING
This duo is often overlooked albeit being the most time-consuming skills to acquire of a barista master. In this class, our qualified barista will walk you through the art of perceiving subtle but distinct flavors and aromas of coffee.

The yield:
- An understanding of the history of coffee that enhances your intellectual taste buds.
- Hone your senses on real ingredients.
- Identify different tasting notes.
- Communicate your sensory experience.
How long:

Single Day Class
- • 02 hours Theory and Practice
Calendar:
- • Wednesday or Saturday
Fee:
- • 1 person: 2.000,000đ
  • Group rate for 2 person: 3.500.000đ
  • Group rate for 4 person: 6.000.000đ
- Ingredients included.
- 10% discount when pay in advance by bank transfers or online.
* The class will be in English.

~~2,000,000VND~~ 1,800,000VND
REGISTER
ALL IN ONE
Really interested in coffee? Now we’re talking! Sign up for this package, sit back and go do some yoga while we draw up a plan for your total coffee immersion course:
- COFFEE AGRICULTURE: Coffee farming across the World.
- All about ESPRESSO basics – how to operate an espresso machine, maintain it and pull shots after shots of balanced and tasty perfection.
- The ultimate guide in steaming and texturing MILK & LATTE ART. You’ll pour fine, velvety and textured foam out of that milk wand.
- BREWING ESSENTIALS & BREWING (Included Pour Over with V60)
- SENSORY & TASTING
How long:

03 days course
- Theory: 04 hours
- Practice: 08 hours
Calendar:
- • Start everyday except Sunday.
Fee:
- • 1 person: ~~9.000,000VND~~ 7.000,000đ
  • Group rate for 2 person: 12.000.000đ
  • Group rate for 4 person: 20.000.000đ
- Ingredients included.
- 10% discount when pay in advance by Bank transfers or online.
* The class will be in English.

~~7,000,000VND~~ 6,300,000VND
REGISTER