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Barista
Alireza Rad

Alireza Rad

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Qatar,doha

Summary

A dedicated coffee professional with extensive knowledge in beverage preparation, coffee bean roasting, and personal grooming standards. Skilled in menu memorisation and passionate about exploring new coffee machines and gadgets to enhance coffee-making skills. Actively engages with industry professionals through meetups and online communities to exchange insights. Committed to continuous learning through personal coffee roasting projects and courses from the Specialty Coffee Association.

Motivated service worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.

Friendly Barista with great people skills and sales experience. Dedicated to creating personalized customer experiences while offering expertise in coffee production, and preparation. Strong knowledge of roasting and brewing, with enthusiasm for promoting sustainable and fair-trade coffee.

Customer-focused bar professional with conversational skills, drinks knowledge and dedication to guest safety. History of keeping bar profitable and fun place for customers.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Senior barista

toranj hotel
iran, kish islane
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Engaged with stakeholders to build relationships and brand awareness.
  • Monitored and updated stock levels and inventory databases.
  • Supported serving staff with fast, accurate beverage preparation.
  • Studied and re-designed processes to improve quality of coffee and cafe products.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area for improved safety.
  • Communicated clearly with team of baristas, management and other front-of-house staff to minimise mistakes.

Head barista

Mandarin oriental
Qatar., doha
01.2022 - Current
  • Supervised daily café operations, resulting in seamless workflow and enhanced productivity.
  • Created speciality drinks according to exact customer requests and preferences.
  • Assisted customers with their orders efficiently, providing a smooth service flow.
  • Maintained professional and hygienic appearance in full compliance of uniform regulations.

A passionate and highly skilled

Head Barista with over 15 years

of experience in the coffee and

hospitality industry. Known for

leadership, creativity, and a deep

commitment to coffee excellence,

I have successfully led teams,

curated specialty coffee menus, and

trained baristas at top-tier hotels and cafés. With a background in

latte art, brewed coffee, and coffee

equipment calibration, I bring both

technical expertise and a love for

coffee culture. Currently training

in coffee roasting, I’m expanding

my knowledge in this area to offer

a more comprehensive approach

to coffee quality. I am dedicated

to elevating guest experiences and

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fostering a positive, high-energy

work environment.

Skills

Communication Skills Communication Ability to Work in a

Team

Coffee Making

Customer service Coffee Knowledge

SCA

Latte Art Coffee Roasting

Skills**: Currently

training in coffee

roasting, including

bean selection,

roasting profiles, and

quality control.

Experience in

business

development and

café & Restaurant

setup.

Roasting coffee beans

and creating custom

blends for clients.

Participated in latte

art competitions

and hotel events

showcasing coffee

skills.

**Specialty Coffee

Association (SCA)**-

*Licensed Barista &

Latte Art Trainer*-

Certified in all major

coffee preparation

techniques and

espresso equipment

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  • Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
  • Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Forecasted sales trends to plan team resourcing.
  • Handled high volume calls to address customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.

Barista Trainer & Consultant

Freelance
iran, tehran
06.2017 - 10.2020

Barista Trainer & Consultant** *Freelance* — Kish Island

2020* - Provided consultancy services for setting up coffee bars in cafés, restaurants, and

hotels across Kish Island and Qatar. - Focused on advanced training in latte art, brewed

coffee, espresso preparation, and machine calibration for baristas and café staff. - Assisted

in developing customized coffee menus and helped establish high-quality coffee services for

new businesses. - Roasted coffee beans and crafted unique blends for clients, emphasizing

freshness and quality. - Delivered detailed proposals for setting up coffee operations in hotels

and restaurants, including two hotel projects on Kish Island.

Training at shaygan hotel, kish island

shayegan hotel
iran, kish island
03.2014 - 11.2014
  • Conducted research and analysis to support team with project preparation.
  • Managed correspondence, keeping all parties up-to-date on project developments.
  • Maintained orderly files with updated, easily accessible information for staff.
  • Filed physical and digital documents, prioritising accessibility and data accuracy.

Barista at Green pen cafe , Tehran

Barista & Technical Specialist
iran, tehran
02.2010 - 07.2012

Qalam Sabz (Green Pen Café)* — Tehran, Iran *2010 –

2012* - Gained foundational experience in coffee preparation and customer service in a café

setting. - Specialized in latte art techniques and customer engagement, building rapport with

regular customers. - Assisted in introducing specialty coffee offerings and training new staff

in coffee preparation.

  • Trained new staff members on café operations, fostering teamwork and consistency.

Skills

C O U R S E S SCA at Specialty Coffee Association

  • Beverage preparation
  • Personal grooming standards
  • Coffee bean roasting
  • Menu memorisation

Equipment Enthusiast: Passionate about exploring and experimenting with new

coffee machines and gadgets, often spending time researching and testing different

brewing methods to enhance my coffee-making skills

Networking with Coffee Professionals: Actively engage with other baristas, café owners,

and coffee enthusiasts through industry meetups and online communities to exchange

knowledge and insights

Personal Coffee Roasting Projects:

Languages

English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • coffee roasting
  • meditation
  • Reading a book

Certification

SCA

Accomplishments

SCA

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A passionate and highly skilled

Head Barista with over 15 years

of experience in the coffee and

hospitality industry. Known for

leadership, creativity, and a deep

commitment to coffee excellence,

I have successfully led teams,

curated specialty coffee menus, and

trained baristas at top-tier hotels and cafés. With a background in

latte art, brewed coffee, and coffee

equipment calibration, I bring both

technical expertise and a love for

coffee culture. Currently training

in coffee roasting, I’m expanding

my knowledge in this area to offer

a more comprehensive approach

to coffee quality. I am dedicated

to elevating guest experiences and

Timeline

Head barista

Mandarin oriental
01.2022 - Current

Barista Trainer & Consultant

Freelance
06.2017 - 10.2020

Training at shaygan hotel, kish island

shayegan hotel
03.2014 - 11.2014

Barista at Green pen cafe , Tehran

Barista & Technical Specialist
02.2010 - 07.2012

Senior barista

toranj hotel
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