Taking Five with Jia: Meet the Legend Keeping Our Brews Top-Notch
Say hey to Jia Brooks, our Queensland training legend who ensures every cup we serve hits the mark. From barista training to quality control, Jia's dedication to excellence keeps our standards sky-high across all our Queensland operations. We caught up with him to learn about his "taste everything" approach, his current Christmas pudding obsession, and why he prefers smoking meat to roasting coffee.
Queensland's Quality Guardian
Hey Jia, tell us your role in the Veneziano crew.
"I oversee our barista training in Queensland, making sure every brew we serve is on point – from our wholesale cafe partners to our flagship cafe in Brisbane's West End."
That's the kind of attention to detail that keeps our Queensland coffee game strong. From training new baristas to maintaining consistency across all our partners, Jia's got his finger on the pulse of quality.
The Ultimate Quality Check
What's your morning go-to brew?
"One of everything! An espresso, a flatty, a batch brew. Gotta make sure it all tastes good."
Talk about dedication to the craft—Jia literally tastes everything to ensure quality. That's not just a morning routine, that's a quality control system with legs.
This Month's Pick: Festive Blend 2024
What's your Veneziano pick this month?
"Right now, I can't get enough of our Festive Blend. It's like a slice of Christmas pudding in the cup."
Christmas pudding in a cup? That's exactly the kind of seasonal magic our Festive Blend delivers. Rich, warming, and perfectly spiced for the holiday season—Jia knows how to pick a winner.
Shop Jia's pick - Festive Blend 2024
Beyond the Brew
Any fun facts we should know about you?
"Outside of work, I am studying social work right now. On the weekends, I love to smoke meat... because I can't roast coffee!"
From coffee training to social work studies to weekend BBQ mastery—Jia's all about bringing people together, whether through great coffee or perfectly smoked meats. That joke about not being able to roast coffee? Classic Jia humor.
Veneziano in One Word
Describe Veneziano in one word.
"Family."
Ready to taste what Jia can't get enough of? Our Festive Blend 2024 brings Christmas pudding vibes to every cup while stocks last.