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Working in London

Postby mrkyle » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:55 am

Hi all!

I'm going to be in London for 6 weeks as of September 9th, to hang out with my parents in their new house in London before I fly off home to NZ.
But since they work during the day, I thought I'd try and find something useful to do while I'm there.
Ideally I'd work for a fortnight or two, while you or your poor, overworked staff limp off for a few weeks holiday. Or, if anybody feels like showing me a thing or two in their roastery, I'll happily shine their shoes and fetch the newspaper or something.
I've got a good 5-6 years making coffee behind me now; comfortable on LM, Synesso, Vibiemme or Wega.
I've done similar short-term stints this summer in a couple of other places; Artisan Roast in Edinburgh, and Bonanza Coffee Heroes in Berlin. I've been just travelling about a bit this summer, avoiding the NZ winter.
Plenty of glowing references available upon request.

I'm not married to the idea of actually working, however... Also keen to just hang out and meet folks, do a little cupping, a little cafe hopping, whatever.


Cheers
Kyle
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RE: Working in London

Postby CakeBoy » Wed Sep 02, 2009 5:31 pm

I'll sticky this to keep it visible. Hope you find a gig. Enjoy London :D
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RE: Working in London

Postby mrkyle » Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:12 pm

Thanks mate. You're a gem.
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RE: Working in London

Postby mrkyle » Tue Oct 13, 2009 1:50 pm

Hey again!

Cheers for all those lovely folks I've met while I've been in London.
Had a great time, drank some great coffee, and played with a few beautiful machines.

Mods feel free to delete/desticky this thread, no need for it anymore.

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RE: Working in London

Postby Gouezeri » Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:23 pm

Ok, no probs.
Glad the trip went well!
This week I are feeling sleepy!
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RE: Working in London

Postby Gwilym » Fri Oct 16, 2009 8:33 pm

thanks for everything Kyle.
enjoy the summer
see you next year
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