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Barista
Alena Romankevich

Alena Romankevich

Irvine

Summary

Dedicated barista with hands-on experience in café openings, seasonal menu creation, and specialty beverage preparation. Known for supporting daily operations, training team members, and delivering consistent drink quality. Strong customer service skills, fast learner, and team player who thrives in busy café environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

MonArt Café & Patisserie
Northridge, CA
11.2025 - Current
  • Contributed to café opening setup and launch operations from day one
  • Developed seasonal and signature drinks for the menu
  • Created and maintained drink recipes and preparation guides (tech cards)
  • Ensured consistent drink quality and positive guest experience
  • Assisted in training new baristas and supporting daily operations
  • Handled POS transactions and cash accurately during shifts

Senior Barista /Head Bartender

Sweet Angeles Bakery Cafe
Beverly Hills, CA
08.2023 - 01.2026
  • Assisted with café opening preparations, setup, and launch operations.
  • Ensured consistent drink quality and excellent customer service during daily operations.
  • Mentored junior baristas, enhancing team performance and skill development.
  • Streamlined beverage preparation processes, reducing wait times during peak hours.
  • Developed seasonal drink menus, incorporating customer feedback and market trends.
  • Handled POS transactions and cash accurately during busy shifts.
  • Assisted with inventory tracking and restocking supplies.

Restaurant Manager

Hilton
Minsk , Belarus
01.2022 - 11.2022

• Supervised daily restaurant operations in a hospitality setting
• Coordinated staff schedules and supported team performance
• Ensured high standards of guest service and satisfaction
• Resolved guest concerns professionally
• Maintained compliance with health and safety standards

Cashier/Barista → Shift Manager

Papa John's Pizza
Minsk , Belarus
09.2018 - 01.2022

• Delivered customer service in a high-volume environment
• Handled POS transactions and cash accurately
• Prepared food and beverages following company standards
• Trained and supported new employees
• Assisted with shift coordination and daily operations as a shift manager
• Ensured smooth workflow during busy hours

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Garment Production Technology, Tailoring And Fashi

Minsk State Vocational College of Garment Production
Minsk, Belarus
06-2019

Skills

    Specialty coffee preparation
    Seasonal drink development
    POS & cash handling
    Inventory management
    Customer service excellence
    Multitasking in fast-paced environment
    Team collaboration
    Attention to detail
    Time management
    Friendly and positive attitude

Languages

English
Professional Working
Belarusian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Limited Working

Timeline

Barista

MonArt Café & Patisserie
11.2025 - Current

Senior Barista /Head Bartender

Sweet Angeles Bakery Cafe
08.2023 - 01.2026

Restaurant Manager

Hilton
01.2022 - 11.2022

Cashier/Barista → Shift Manager

Papa John's Pizza
09.2018 - 01.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Garment Production Technology, Tailoring And Fashi

Minsk State Vocational College of Garment Production