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Marwa Alhajaj

Nashville,TN

Summary

Hospitality professional with experience as a Barista, Café Lead, and Bartender. Skilled in beverage preparation, customer service, staff supervision, and maintaining organized, efficient operations. Strong multitasking, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Barista

Caption by Hyatt
12.2024 - Current
  • Supervised daily cafe operations, ensuring smooth service and a positive guest experience.
  • Trained, coached, and motivated team members to deliver high-quality food and beverage service.

Banquet Bartender / Server

Caption by Hyatt
12.2024 - Current
  • Crafted and served a diverse range of beverages for large-scale events.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of bar area during high-volume service.
  • Assisted in training new bartenders on techniques and customer service standards.
  • Collaborated with event coordinators to customize drink menus per client specifications.

Server/ Bartender

Doubletree By Hilton
03.2021 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality customer service, ensuring guest satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Managed multiple tables and bar orders simultaneously with efficiency and accuracy.

Barista

La Macaron French Pastries
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Crafted high-quality espresso drinks, teas, and specialty beverages to complement French pastries and macarons.

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
12.2020 - 03.2021

Prepared high-quality beverages, provided friendly and efficient customer service, and maintained a clean and organized workspace in a fast-paced café environment. Assisted with cash handling, inventory, and team collaboration to ensure smooth daily operations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
12.2024

Skills

  • Customer service excellence
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Staff training and mentoring
  • Conflict resolution / problem-solving
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Time management / efficiency under pressure
  • Attention to detail / quality control
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Languages

Arabic
Full Professional
Turkish
Full Professional

Timeline

Lead Barista

Caption by Hyatt
12.2024 - Current

Banquet Bartender / Server

Caption by Hyatt
12.2024 - Current

Barista

La Macaron French Pastries
12.2023 - 05.2024

Server/ Bartender

Doubletree By Hilton
03.2021 - Current

Barista

Starbucks, Barista
12.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Architectural Engineering

Tennessee State University
Marwa Alhajaj