THE COLLECTIVE
Zayde Naquib
Zayde Naquib
Zayde’s favorite place to drink coffee:
When I was working on the batch espresso patent, it enabled me to drink espresso anywhere without a machine - long walks along the ocean in my hometown of Hermosa take the cake!
What he loves about working in the industry:
After 16 years of diving deep into this world, there is always more to learn!
Creative Strategy
Space Design
Hospitality Training
Brand Guidance
Quality Assessment & Improvement
Roast Profiling
Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
Favorite Software: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Cropster, Shopify, Square, Asana, Davinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Keynote, Final Draft, Notion, Slack
Zayde is a 16+ year specialty coffee and food & beverage pro who has been a trailblazer in sustainability, space design, and innovative coffee concepts. He was the original founder of Bar Nine in Los Angeles, running multiple cafes without single-use cups. Zayde has also received a RisingStar from StarChefs for his work in roasting and has a patent for the first batch method of making espresso. He loves leading teams, implementing systems for hospitality, and enhancing guest experience.