Derek Kawasaki
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Barista with extensive coffee expertise and adept in espresso machine operation, demonstrated at Cafe Dulce. Excelled in creating visually appealing latte art, enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven team player, fluent in Japanese, ensuring quality control and efficient service. Achieved consistent, high-quality coffee experiences through meticulous attention to detail and workflow management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Cafe Dulce
02.2023 - Current
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, coffee grinders, commercial coffee brewers, tea pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as macchiatos, cortados, cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating intricate latte art designs, including hearts, rosettas, and tulips. Consistently produce visually appealing and technically precise designs to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
- Adjusted grind size, dose, and brewing time to optimize extraction and flavor, ensuring a consistent and high-quality coffee experience for customers.
Education
No Degree - Software Engineering
Sabio Coding School
Los Angeles12-2020
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
Los Angeles07-2006
Skills
- Soft selling
- Coffee expertise
- Espresso machine operation
- Adaptive and creative
- Attention to detail
- Speedy and efficient
- Workflow management
- POS systems
- Team player
- Quality control
- Conversant in Japanese
Timeline
Barista
Cafe Dulce
02.2023 - Current
No Degree - Software Engineering
Sabio Coding School
High School Diploma -
Venice High School
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