This is us at HBI!

Rita Zhang – Business Manager

Rita has been a professional barista for over 12 years and owned and managed 6 different cafes/coffee shops. Rita is our head trainer, holds coffee classes in both English & Chinese language, writes weekly coffee articles for Chinese newspapers and hosts coffee talks at Chinese radio station. Rita is Australian’s first Café Coach, she has helped over three hundred people to successfully buy, build and sell their cafes and coffee shops.  Rita has been involved in coffee Judging for the Australian National Barista Championships with AASCA (AustralAsian Specialty Coffee Association).

Jane Goodman - Office Manager

Jane has been working in hospitality for many years and now runs the office and admin side of Home Barista Institute. When you call, you will most likely be greeted by Jane who can help you with any enquiries regarding the Home Barista Institute or Cafe Coach business like booking classes or buying coffee beans.