Experienced Barista with wide range of coffee and tea knowledge. Successfully serves customers in high-traffic coffee shops. Superior customer service skills and commitment to product quality and operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Compass - Starbucks
Cookeville, TN
02.2022 - 04.2022
Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas daily.
Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots and other equipment.
Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
Hostess
Hickory Falls Wood-fired Grille & Bar
Smyrna, TN
05.2019 - 06.2021
Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.