people at mamacoffee

"We know that behind every success of Mamacoffee stands our people. In every great cup of coffee, the work of the entire team is reflected because each of us excels in something different. Mamacoffee is primarily about people."

 

 

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Daniel Kolský, CEO and Co-owner

mamacoffee was founded in 2007 by my wife, friends, and myself. Besides coffee and coffee projects, I am involved in architecture, design, and philanthropy. I am interested in media, education, ecology, and human rights. I enjoy music, literature, and traveling. You can find more about my specific projects on my personal website.   What does mamacoffee mean to you?   Mamacoffee is a team of professionals that makes up a great company operating today on three continents. It includes...

Marta Kolská, Co-owner

I co-founded Mamacoffee with my husband. My role is to set the direction for the company and monitor the guidelines of its operation. I also work as a social worker for a home hospice. I enjoy irony and the color of ripe coffee cherries.   What does mamacoffee mean to you?   For me, Mamacoffee is like a grown-up child that I'm proud of. It has shown me that it's worth trying things, even when they seem unrealistic. Mamacoffee represents a combination of freedom and responsibility f...

Miroslav Pitra, Head logistics

Hello, I'm Míra and I take care of you – all our customers. I've been with mamacoffee since 2016, when I worked behind the coffee bar at Café Jedna while still in school. I've been part of our sales team since spring 2022, and thanks to my previous experiences, I know the work directly in the café well, including all the operational challenges, and over time handling orders, I've learned to always solve cooperation individually based on the wishes and needs of a specific café, office, or other p...

Filip Patera, customer service

Hi, I'm Filip and I'm in charge of customer service. I worked for two years as a barista in our cafe in Podolska and after a short break I moved to the sales department in the packing room. I have experience in running a coffee shop so I will be able to help you with your concerns. In my free time I like to play sports or travel. I mostly play football and cycling, but I am not averse to any other sport or active recreation while travelling.   What does mamacoffee mean to you? Mamacoffee...

Andrea Illek, office manager

Hello, I'm Andrea. You'll most often find me in the office at mamacoffee. I take care of the company's administration as well as the individual cafés, and I strive to create an environment in our office where we feel good. I'm an optimist, always trying to find solutions to everything. I enjoy spending time with people I love, eating good food, exploring new regions and countries, sewing, and just living life to the fullest.   What does mamacoffee mean to you?   What I like about m...

Berta Holoubková, barista trainer

Hello, I'm Berta and I love coffee.   What does mamacoffee mean to you?   mamacoffee means, above all, a safe environment with countless possibilities, a space where no idea is crazy. Colleagues, friends, and most importantly, good coffee.   What's your favorite coffee?   I don't have specific preferences in coffee; I'm curious and appreciate good coffee from anywhere. Choosing a favorite is difficult, but I'm currently drawn to coffees with more pronounced fruitine...

Anna Hořejší, manager of café Podolská

Hi, I'm Anička, the operations manager at the café in Podolí. I started at mamacoffee when I was sixteen as a dishwasher, gradually becoming a barista. I've also helped out in the packaging department a few times and tried my hand at being a mama courier, which was a really big experience for me in Prague with deliveries. Besides quality coffee, I also appreciate a good Scottish whisky. I can't imagine a day without music or spending some time with my friends.   What does mamacoffee mean ...

Michael Štandera, Café Nezisk manager

Hi, my name is Michael and i am operator of Café Nezisk    What does mamacoffee mean to you? For me, mamacoffee means a second family – both the coffee one and the human one. It’s a group of great people, friends, professionals, and coffee enthusiasts with whom I enjoy working and sharing the joy of coffee.   What kind of coffee do you like best? I mainly enjoy filter coffee and classic espresso – just a proper black coffee, preferably Arabica from Africa or Latin America. A...

Anna Filipova, manager of café Londýnská

Hello, I'm Annie, the manager of our café in Londýnská. I started working at Mamacoffee in 2017 washing dishes, and over the years, I progressed from being a barista to later becoming a manager at Londýnská, which is my great passion. Over the years, I gained experience not only with us but also in London, where I lived and worked in local cafes for two years, which greatly broadened my perspective on the world of coffee and the differences in coffee culture, something that I still draw from tod...

Anna-Marie Běhounková, manager of café Vodičkova

Hi, I’m Anna-Marie,  I’m the operations manager at mamacoffee Vodičkova. I’ve been working in the café world for several years, and I love how each day brings new challenges and the chance to meet interesting people. Outside of work, I’m into painting, graphic design, and photography — they help me grow creatively and find fresh inspiration.   What does mamacoffee mean to you? To me, mamacoffee is above all a community — a place where everyone can be themselves, and where coffee is...

Alžběta Navrátilová, manager of café Jiřího z Poděbrad

Hello, I'm Bětka and I work as a manager at café Jiřák. You could have met me behind the bar here since 2019. My main goal for the café (besides great coffee, of course) is to help create a team that likes each other both in and outside of the bar, and to extend the safe-space feeling to our customers as well. Outside the café, I also frequently participate at Tiimi Akatemia Prague, where I study and do big business (haha).   What does mamacoffee mean to me?   Mamacoffee for me is ...

Michael Praslička, roaster

Hello, my name is Michal, and I transitioned from my original profession as a dispatcher to the position of a roaster at mamacoffee in 2009, shortly after the company opened its own roastery. Besides roasting, which I truly enjoy, I dedicate my time to my family, my band, and I have a passion for experimental and original music, archaeology, and reading a lot.   What does mamacoffee mean to you?   At the beginning, it was an opportunity for me to learn something new (I'm a curious ...

Jose (Chepe) Velasquez, project Nicaragua

Hello, my name is José, but my friends call me Chepe. What I enjoy most about my work for mamacoffee is that through everything we do, I can contribute to the development of coffee culture in Nicaragua. I can help people who wouldn't have many opportunities and chances to make it in the world of specialty coffee on their own. Thanks to the collaboration with mamacoffee, I can help small coffee farmers find a sustainable and competitive path in their business.   What does mamacoffee mean t...

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