ABOUT THE STAFF

Read about the owners and the talented baristas at STANKO

Kick (co-owner)

Kick van Doorn is a true Amsterdam native. Apart from his work with STANKO, he's also running his own gig, a Branding & Communication agency called Skandl. Kick's been in the event scene for a bit, putting together club nights and art happenings. He's got a background in Sociology from the University of Amsterdam. Plus, he started off young as a barista in the coffee world. He's worked at places like Two For Joy, Coffee Roasters - that's where he met Nicole - and also at Back to Black Coffee, The Meets, and Charley's. Opening their own coffee shop has been a big dream for him, and STANKO is the start of making that happen

Nicole (co-owner)

Nicole Lieuw is another Amsterdam native. She's got a background in International Business & Languages, which means she's pretty savvy with finances. Nicole's been in the coffee game for nearly a decade, so she's definitely a pro when it comes to being a barista. At STANKO, Nicole's taking her baking passion to a whole new level.

Shawn (barista)

The You've likely seen him around – Shawn, an up-and-coming star barista. He trained at STANKO before diving into the world of latte art. Shawn's not just about coffee, though. He's busy working on his master's thesis in Urban Studies and likes to play tennis.

Jelle (barista)

Jelle – a sweet and cool, member of the crew, and a 100% barista. He learned how to make good coffee at PLLEK in Amsterdam Noord and he’s a signed model. Jelle joined STANKO last summer.

Mike (barista)

Mike - he's usually the guy behind the bar. Mike's not just a familiar face at STANKO; he's super sweet, incredibly social, and always spontaneous.

Dimitri (barista)

one of STANKO’s newest baristas. He's the guy who's always sporting a smile and in a good mood while working behind the bar. Need someone to chat with, or just looking for a good laugh? Dimitri is your go-to. He's not only humble and genuinely interested in people, but he's also a quick learner. He's been a great addition to the STANKO team!