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Laura Marin is a business student and manages a cafe. The Warehouse Cafe, the student-run cafe on Hult\u2019s London undergraduate campus, has unique challenges and benefits. With the power in her hands, this is Laura in her own w<\/span>ords, talking about the business project that has become her \u2018baby\u2019. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The p<\/span><\/b>ast a<\/span><\/b>nd the present<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There was always a cafe on campus, but the warehouse was born with me. The name itself pays homage to the history of the building we\u2019re in. It was once a brewery, and with a Grade 2 listing, it remains a protected building in the UK. For that reason, it felt right that the nam<\/span>e reflects the urban history we\u2019re all a part of by studying here. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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100% student-run\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

It all started norma<\/span>lly, I was interviewed, I performed well, and I got the job. Then they said: off you go. The students run the place, and we ha<\/span>ve complete control of everything happening here. We even designed the uniforms! While I’m technically the manager no decision is made without the team of student supervisors, and they\u2019re all as dedicated as I am to making the place a success. \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Learning to manage \u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Believe it or not, when I first started The Warehouse, I had no prior management experience. So, one of the biggest challenges for me has been people management. I try to remember why I was hired and those are characteristics I look for in my staff. A cultural fit is the most important thing, and once you have that in your team, management is a lot easier. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Strength in diversity \u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

London is one of the most diverse cities in the world. The Warehouse has to be an extension of that, so we try and cater to all needs and tastes, we order products that are vegan or vegetarian<\/span>\u2014anything the student body needs. Before coming to London I didn\u2019t even consider food that\u2019s halal, but I learned quickly. I myself am gluten-free so I make sure there\u2019s plenty of stuff I can eat too. The brownies are particularly good!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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More than just a coffee\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Cafes are meeting places. This is where all the undergrads can come and socialize with one another, and we are responsible for that space as well. What we try and do is foster a relationship with as many clubs as possible and collaborate whenever they need to host an event. We\u2019ll act as an intermediary with suppliers, order food, decorate the space<\/span>\u2014anything the club needs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A sustainable warehouse <\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Ensuring the products we sell are all sustainable remains our number one priority. It\u2019s the pressing issue of our time so making sure The Warehouse keeps up with industry standards is important. We have cultivated good relationships with sustainable suppliers, and I hope this will continue after I’m gone. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I graduate in a month but I’ll be staying in London so I can keep a close eye on the comings and goings here. The way The Warehouse has blossomed into such a community space for the students really makes my heart sing. I know all future managers and supervisors will have their own visions but the foundations I\u2019ve built will remain. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Come down for a gluten-free brownie sometime!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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