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Barista Spotlight: Lauren
For the month of July, we would like to recognize and congratulate Lauren for this achievement as employee of the month! Lauren has been with us for a little more than a year now and she always comes in ready to get things done. She loves talking with customers and listening to people talk about their day. When she’s making drinks, she practices her latte art skills and loves making them in each cup! On her off-time, she spends most of those days hanging out with her friends.
Jul 91 min read


Barista Spotlight: Kaylee
For this next quarter, we would like to congratulate and recognize a manager who has been with us these past 4 years — Kaylee! As a manager and one of the recipe makers, she loves testing out new recipe ideas with her other coworkers! She tries to keep the coffee shop in order and aims for a productive shift. During her free time, she is focused on getting her Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and aspires to be a therapist once she finishes school! Even on her free time, sh
Jul 41 min read


Barista Spotlight: Sydney
Days are going by so quick and before we knew it, the hot summer month of June has arrived! For this month, we would like to recognize this bright sunshine of a person —— Sydney! This will be her second recognition for employee of the month! She has been with us for more than a year now and has achieved so much. Her favorite thing to do at work is to test and see how fast she can make drinks and food order. Sydney also loves to chat with the regulars that come in to The Press
Jun 71 min read


Barista Spotlight: Tegan
For the month of May, we would like to congratulate our newest employee for Employee of the Month — Tegan! She has only been here for a little bit over a month and she has exceeded expectations, showing us how quick and motivated she is. During her shifts, she likes to keep the work area organized and clean. She enjoys chatting with people that visit the coffee shop from all around the world and hearing their stories. In her free time, she likes to tattoo on the side. She’s a
May 41 min read


Barista Spotlight: Madie
Spring is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts! We would like to highlight one of our managers for this new quarter. Returning to The Press as a manager and still continuing to do above and beyond is our wonderful — Madie! While she is at work, she reaches a flow state and quickly gets everything done! She is always on the move to keep things running smoothly. On her own time, she has a green thumb and loves to garden. Being outside is very fun for her and she ventures
Apr 71 min read


Barista Spotlight: Canon
We’re excited to announce our employee of the month for February — Canon! At work, Canon loves to float around to help anyone that needs a hand. It gives him the chance to get to know everyone and make their day a little more manageable. On his own time he writes novels and poetry, which explains how fun and interesting the stories he tells at work are. He teaches martial arts and self defense to anyone that would be interested in learning. His drink of choice is an iced salt
Feb 31 min read


Barista Spotlight: Jade
We are getting ready for the holidays coming up and so we would like to announce our Employee of the Month for November/December! Our sweet and funny gal — Jade! Jade likes to talk with the regulars during her shift. When it gets busy, she’s quick to get orders out in the kitchen. She’s a workaholic, juggling two jobs at once! During her spare time, she loves to shop and hang out with her besties. She frequently goes to the beach to relax and get some sun. Her drink of choice
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Liv
The seasons are changing and so is the Manager of the Quarter! — And that is Liv 🌸 She is someone who always stays on top of tasks while she’s at work. She’s an all-rounder and likes to make sure everything runs smoothly for everyone. During her off-days, she likes to work on her Miata and spend time playing video games with her husband! Her drink of choice is a brown sugar, honey-cinnamon latte with oat milk and lavender cold foam.
Nov 18, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Emily
In the month of October, we want to recognize our hard-working barista, Emily! ⭐️ She has been with us for more than 2 years now, and she makes the workplace fun and full of whimsy with her bubbly personality. Emily’s favorite thing to do at work is practice making latte art and chatting it up with others. Outside of work, she dabbles in arts and crafts such as crocheting and journaling. She also likes to hang out with her friends during her free time. Her current drink of ch
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Gavin
We’re stepping into the month of September now, so that means it’s time to announce our next employee of the month— Our funny and lovable, Gavin! He’s like the younger sibling of all of us here at The Press. This will be his third time receiving employee of the month and he deserves the title for all the work he puts in. Gavin loves making crepes and pouring latte art at work. While doing so, he loves chit-chatting with coworkers and customers about his day! He loves to sing
Sep 18, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Cai
It’s time for another employee recognition of the month! 🎉 August is here, so we want to show our appreciation for someone who always helps when needed and makes sure everything is clean! Being with us for 4 years, Cai is someone who we will always cherish in our hearts. Let us congratulate Cai for this month. Even though he just loves aggravating his coworkers, Cai puts in the work so that everything goes smoothly. His favorite thing to do at work is managing the front bar
Aug 5, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Chase
In this spotlight, we would like to recognize our General Manager, Chase! He goes above and beyond for everything at The Press, even on...
Aug 3, 20251 min read


Barista Spotlight: Shelby Davis
Let's give a round of applause to Shelby, our shining star! We're absolutely thrilled to announce that she has earned the title of...
Sep 26, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Trinity Miller
It's time to announce this month's superstar barista! Congratulations to Trinity! Trinity has been with us since February and has...
Aug 11, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Madie Borstel
July 2023 Employee of the Month: Madie Borstel
Jul 3, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Akeru Johnson
Meet Akeru, our rockstar employee of the month! Since joining our Laketown Wharf crew in February, Akeru has been a reliable and...
Jun 9, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Shayleigh Adams
Meet Shay , our May employee of the month! Shay joined us in October of 2022 at our downtown location and was quickly promoted to a cafe...
May 30, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Emily Greene
We're thrilled to be celebrating one of our most dependable, kind, and dedicated baristas of Laketown Wharf location this month - Emily!...
Apr 25, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Chase Mitchell
This March, we have been celebrating our very first repeat Employee of the Month! If you recall, Chase was our Employee of The Month back...
Mar 27, 20231 min read


Barista Spotlight: Jade Tharp
This February, we are celebrating one of our youngest employees, Jade, as our employee of the month. Jade has been a member of our...
Feb 23, 20231 min read
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