24 | LUXlife Magazine Oct24038 ith two innovative coffee formulas to its name, brewed in the alternative manner that this specialist destination has become renowned for, The Two Professors more than has coffee covered, but it recognises that the coffee shop experience is so much more than just the drink. Coffee drinkers and those who do not like coffee are united by one certainty – there is almost definitely a place near to their home where coffee is sold and enjoyed. After all, coffee is second only to water when it comes to the world’s most popular drink. The result is that coffee forms an integral part of today’s society, especially given that the modern world never sleeps. Coffee shops are thus a beacon of the high street, a place to seek shelter from the storm of everyday life, catch up with loved ones, or simply to comfortably waste the time away. The Two Professors knows this more than most, and this is why its café is a safe and relaxing place for everybody, regardless of gender, race, or age. This is reflected not only in its patrons, but also in its team of dedicated staff. In this environment of acceptance, Letisha has created a host of job opportunities for people with various skillsets, allowing them to be themselves and thrive in fast-paced roles which offer plenty of chances for professional growth and development. Such is the case with the plethora of young people that The Two Professors employs. Thinking of the long-term future of the business, Letisha strives to hire young people and train them up to reach their full potential, which she usually does in the afternoons to spare them the morning rush. However, with Letisha being very hands-on in her role throughout the day, this initiative has resulted in her working more than 70hour weeks on occasion, all to ensure that her dream remains a possibility in this challenging business environment. Exacerbating this difficultly is the fact that experienced staff are incredibly hard to find, and Letisha stresses that informed people are what she needs in order to take The Two Professors to the next level. With these staff, Letisha will be able to invest even more time in training others. Most Innovative Coffee Brewing Experts 2024 - Queensland Letisha Frenken is not only a mum, but a coffee connoisseur and an entrepreneur. Both owning and operating The Two Professors, an acclaimed coffee shop and café located in the heart of Rockhampton in Queensland, Letisha has based her successful business around her own unique blend of coffee beans. Her customers cannot get enough, and since opening its doors, The Two Professors have served over 2000 cups of coffee a week, not to mention countless breakfasts, cakes, and other sweet treats. W Despite the inherent challenges it faces, The Two Professors has carved out a reputation for itself as a go-to destination for great coffee and restaurantquality food in Queensland – a cornerstone of its local community. Letisha is particularly proud of the fact that she was able to keep the business open during the pandemic, becoming one of incredibly few cafés in the region to do so. By switching to delivery options, staff remained employed, and people were served quality food and even better coffee, a winwin situation for all involved. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, The Two Professors is continuing to leverage its frontrunner status in the region and is proud to host a number of local craft groups, offering a quiet place for people to improve their skills. Beyond this, the café is also a venue able to be booked out for functions, and The Two Professors doubles as a catering business. This is not to say that the business’ focus has strayed from coffee however, with Letisha set to add her instant coffee into single-use sachets in the coming months. Having created her own brand of coffee bean – sold as instant coffee and coffee pods – Letisha Frenken has found her niche in one of the world’s most crowded markets, with The Two Professors serving as a hub for this innovation, as well as a pillar of the local Rockhampton community. Celebrated for the pioneering approach they take when it comes to their signature coffee, Letisha and her diverse team are more than deserving of being named as the Most Innovative Coffee Brewing Experts 2024 - Queensland. Contact: Letisha Frenken Company: The Two Professors Web Address: https://thetwoprofessors.com.au/
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