AIANA TOMITOVA
New York ,NY
Summary
Specialty Barista & Shift Lead with 5+ years of experience in NYC cafés, combining strong operational leadership with a deep focus on coffee quality and team development.
Experienced in training baristas, optimizing workflow, and maintaining consistency in high-volume environments.
Bringing a structured, detail-oriented approach influenced by international experience, with readiness to step into a Head Barista / Bar Manager role.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista Shift Lead
Maison Brew Coffee Shop
New York
12.2025 - Current
• Led daily café operations, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent service during peak hours
• Trained and mentored baristas, improving drink consistency and speed of service
• Maintained high beverage quality through structured dial-in and quality control practices
• Optimized bar workflow, reducing wait times during high-volume periods
• Managed inventory and stock levels, minimizing waste and ensuring product availability
• Supported team coordination and performance during busy shifts
• Maintained high operational standards aligned with NYC health and safety regulations
Barista (Part-Time)
Pitcher Coffee
New York
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality espresso-based beverages in fast-paced, high-volume environments and events
- Maintained consistency across different setups and service formats
- Adapted quickly to different locations, equipment and workflows
- Supported event setup and service execution, ensuring smooth operations
Barista
White Noise Coffee
New York
10.2024 - 11.2025
- Prepared high-quality espresso-based beverages in a fast-paced environment
- Maintained consistency in drink preparation and customer service
Barista
Cafe Sisa
Seoul, South Korea
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Prepared espresso-based beverages with a focus on consistency and quality
- Provided customer service and personalized beverage recommendations
Additional Leadership Experience
Sales Manager - Phocus Photography Group. Store Depot Inc.
New York
07.2022 - 08.2024
• Supervised daily operations and team performance
• Trained and supported staff development
• Improved workflow efficiency and customer experience
Education
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering Management
Korea University
Seoul, South Korea7 2022
Skills
Espresso dialing & quality control
Workflow optimization
Team leadership & barista training
Inventory & operations management
Customer experience
Health & safety compliance (NYC DOH)
Languages: Russian (Native), Korean (Fluent), English (Fluent)
Languages
English
Korean
Russian
Timeline
Barista Shift Lead
Maison Brew Coffee Shop
12.2025 - Current
Barista
White Noise Coffee
10.2024 - 11.2025
Barista (Part-Time)
Pitcher Coffee
09.2023 - Current
Additional Leadership Experience
Sales Manager - Phocus Photography Group. Store Depot Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2024
Barista
Cafe Sisa
03.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor’s - Industrial Engineering Management
Korea University