Amare Brown
Honolulu
Summary
Friendly and dependable with great hospitality experience in customer service, food service, and event support. Experienced working in fast paced environments, adapting to shifting priorities in the moment, and fostering positive guest experiences. Familiar with the Hana kitchens environment through previous work with Middle Eats and volunteering at multiple cooking classes and dining events. Currently working as a barista at Starbucks, forging strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks, Barista
Starbucks
Honolulu, HI
12.2025 - Current
- Deliver friendly and efficient customer service in a fast paced cafe/Kitchen environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspace according to health and safety standards.
- Prepare beverages and food orders while maintaining quality and consistency.
- Operated espresso machines, grinders, and brewing equipment efficiently to meet demand.
- Adapt quickly to changing priorities during busy hours.
Cook
Middle Eats
Honolulu, HI
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Prepared diverse Middle Eastern dishes following established recipes and presentation standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Supported Kitchen and food service operations within Hana Kitchens facility.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline food preparation processes during peak hours.
- contributed to positive guest and customer experiences.
Education
No Degree - Culinary
Kapi'olani Community College
Honolulu, HIHigh School Diploma -
Kapolei High School
Kapolei, HISkills
- Hospitality & guest service
- Customer service
- Fast-paced work environments
- Teamwork communications
- Food and beverage serving including wine
- Adaptability & multitasking
- Event support
- Organizations and time management
- Willingness to learn new skills
Event Volunteer | Hana Kitchens
- Assisted with cooking classes and dining events.
- Helped create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere for guests.
- Supported event setup and breakdown, hospitality service, and team operations.
- Worked closely with staff during busy event/class periods.
Timeline
Starbucks, Barista
Starbucks
12.2025 - Current
Cook
Middle Eats
01.2025 - 09.2025
No Degree - Culinary
Kapi'olani Community College
High School Diploma -
Kapolei High School