Barista Profile: Ruslan Mocharskyy

Ruslan has been with the café since it re-opened back in 2005 but has been working with the Sherland Group for even longer. As the bar manager for Café Bar Deli, located at the back of Bewley’s café, he is responsible for running all the bar staff, ensuring they prepare the coffee, desserts and drinks to his exacting standards.

Born in the Ukraine, Ruslan has been an Irish citizen for a few years now and we’re chuffed to announce his placing 3rd in last year’s Irish Barista Championship. He also participated in the European Team Challenge held in Dublin last October; his blind latte art pushing Ireland up the scoreboard to finish in third.

Ruslan is a very proud barista with a keen eye and a great passion for his coffee. He’s always the first to let you know if something is not 110% right with either machinery or coffee and is continuously trying to push the envelope with his latte art. Being the only barista in the building who can pour 5 rosettes in an 8 ounce cup simply highlights his level of devotion. Ruslan may boast about his pouring skills but seems more proud of his wife and baby girl who rumor has it he’s secretly training in multi-art.

Stay tuned for his questionnaire!