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Daniella Zappacosta

Summary

Bilingual hospitality professional with over 6 years in the Specialty coffee and restaurant industry. Passion for creating genuine connections with guests through generosity of product knowledge, attention to detail, and the commitment to exceptional service.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Host

Cellar Dog
West Village
05.2025 - 07.2026
  • Facilitated table games while addressing guest inquiries via phone.
  • Managed waitlists efficiently using in-house software.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the entrance and retail merch

Senior Barista/Server

Go Get Em Tiger
Culver City & Larchmont, CA
09.2021 - 04.2025
  • Multitasking, managing a high volume environment, and working effectively and positively with a team (bar style service)
  • Developed encyclopedic coffee knowledge and led tastings with staff and clientele

Barista/Barback

Dear Mama
Harlem, NY
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Keyholder role responsible for dialing in specialty coffees and ensuring points of service under high volume
  • Providing prep, garnish, and glassware for the classic cocktail program
  • Developed more personable relationships with regular customers to enhance their experience.

Lead Barista

Goodboybob Coffee Roasters
Manhattan Beach, CA
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Training team on coffee quality standards, coding/invoicing, and managing shift flow, while prioritizing points of service
  • Collaborated with management team to develop new strategies for increasing sales and profits.

Bakery Team Member

Whole Foods Market
El Segundo, California
09.2020 - 08.2021
  • Juice Bar, Coffee Bar, and Cake Decorator

Education

BFA - Musical Theatre

Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Fluent in Japanese
  • Self-motivated
  • Photography and creative direction
  • 7 years of Commercial Modeling
  • Adaptability
  • Positive and confident no matter what

Timeline

Host

Cellar Dog
05.2025 - 07.2026

Barista/Barback

Dear Mama
06.2024 - 09.2024

Lead Barista

Goodboybob Coffee Roasters
11.2023 - 04.2024

Senior Barista/Server

Go Get Em Tiger
09.2021 - 04.2025

Bakery Team Member

Whole Foods Market
09.2020 - 08.2021

BFA - Musical Theatre

Point Park University
Daniella Zappacosta