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ANDRES FELIPE GARAVITO TORO

ANDRES FELIPE GARAVITO TORO

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Experienced Control Quality successful at reducing costs, increasing productivity and maximizing customer satisfaction. Exceptional leader with strong communication and conflict resolution abilities. 3 years of progressive leadership experience. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Hidden Grounds Coffee
05.2023 - Current
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Kitchen Lead

Wonder Remarkable Food
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensil's.
  • Reviewed and analyzed kitchen performance to verify gaps and observe continuous improvement.
  • Designed and maintained menus to offer variety of high quality and consistency of dishes.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Delegated food preparation duties down to cooks and followed up with cooks to verify proper preparation and production of meals.
  • Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Developed kitchen staff through training, disciplinary action, and performance reviews.
  • Developed and implemented kitchen policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for kitchen operations and comply with regulations.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.

Barista Shift Lead

Varietale
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Monitored customer feedback to improve barista performance and customer service.
  • Presented process improvement ideas to leadership team to cultivate professional, friendly and efficient work environment.
  • Directed activities of team of skilled kitchen workers preparing and serving meals.
  • Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
  • Planned and executed promotions and special events in close collaboration with management.
  • Developed coffee beverage menu, recipes, specialty coffee drinks, and appropriate menu pricing.
  • Supervised food presentation and plating to enhance visual appeal.
  • Monitored food preparation, production, and plating for quality control.
  • Disciplined and motivated staff to achieve challenging objectives in fast-paced culinary environments.
  • Planned routine upkeep of kitchen equipment and facilities for safe and efficient operations.

Skills

  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Pricing Strategies
  • Cost Control
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Employee Development
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Improvement
  • Health Inspections
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Condition Evaluations
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Professional Relationships
  • Inventory Control

Languages

English
Professional Working
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Barista

Hidden Grounds Coffee
05.2023 - Current

Kitchen Lead

Wonder Remarkable Food
03.2022 - 01.2023

Barista Shift Lead

Varietale
02.2018 - 02.2019

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