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Recently, we were lucky enough to meet and collaborate with the incredible team at the Fitzroy Learning Network. Together with KeepCup and Specialist Espresso, we were thrilled to assist them with improving the coffee setup at their headquarters in Fitzroy. Last month, we were honoured to attend their Harmony Day event, and celebrate the cultural diversity of our community.

"Padre Coffee, being a big family (with Melbourne, our wholesale partners and the Specialist Espresso team) means there is always something going on. I love being part of the wholesale team as I get to interact with so many gorgeous customers; this makes my day."

"What’s the first thing you think of when Brazil comes into conversation? Maybe it’s Ronaldo, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos and top players of Brazil’s 2002 winning FIFA World Cup side? Or perhaps it’s coffee?"

"Forming relationships with our partners and helping in any way to ensure their business is growing and thriving to its full potential is a mainstay of what we do. My role is very much a people facing role (which I love) so of course with that you do build genuine friendships and mutually beneficial relationships with customers."

I remember reading a quote somewhere that said "create the culture you need in your place" and it’s stuck with me. Culture is integral to believing in what we do every day. Understanding the values we share, the way our differences can inspire a more rich and fulfilling experience, knowing who we are, what we are about and how we achieve community all comes back to culture.

"I am a firm believer that whether you are in a management position or not, you are always a leader. We are all leaders for each other and for our community. It is part of what helps us stand out from the rest."

Ah Ethiopia! The birthplace of Arabica. Although we do not know the exact details of the discovery, one of my favourite legends involves dancing goats and a goatherd named Kaldi. A story for another time… now, let’s talk all things natural.

"In the three years I’ve been with Padre, I have been given so many opportunities to expand my skill set alongside extremely talented and knowledgeable colleagues. We have a learning culture that focuses on training and development and it’s an encouraging environment to come to work in everyday."

"A big part of what I do is to identify and seize opportunities to connect, create and support. I’m committed to anchoring every project we work on back to our core values, and ensuring that we’re walking the walk with everything we do. I can’t wait to find more of these opportunities this year."

"2021 for me is about creating opportunities for our team both internally, and also for our Café Partners and Retail Customers alike. No matter what is going on in the world, if we can help people to move forward in a positive way and experience something special on a daily basis, that would be a great result."

"Make way, our Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Chelchele now comes in two! For a beautifully stark comparison of coffee processes, I’m honoured to introduce you to our washed process Chelchele."

"What we look for in wholesale partners is a high level of engagement, a passion for quality and integrity." 

⁠In our latest staff profile, we chat to Andrew - Sales Manager for Victoria - about why he loves his role, about what we look for in our wholesale partners and about our exciting plans for wholesale interstate expansion.⁠
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