Customer-oriented, friendly barista & bartender with 4+ years of experience serving high-quality food and drinks in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about providing customers with the perfect food & beverage experience.
Barista
• Energetically promoting Kickstand Kafe’s menu and drink options and leveraging strong communication skills to answer questions and provide information about product ingredients and flavor to customers and make recommendations.
• Prepare coffee and other iced and hot beverages according to detailed product specifications.
• Provide warm and efficient customer service and facilitate special requests.
• Handle cash and card transactions using the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain a clean and attractive working area and adhere to strict food and beverage hygiene protocols.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as prepping large-batch drinks before service, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, and handling the cash deposit.
• Assist in the kitchen with food prep and orders when necessary.
• Greeted customers warmly as they entered the store, and answered questions regarding our vast selection of teas, specialty drinks, food items, and retail products.
• Kept work surfaces and floors clean and tidy to ensure a sanitary and efficient work environment.
• Labeled and bagged tea throughout the day for retail sale.
• Made drinks and food items for customers.
• Bake pastries as needed.
• Performed opening and closing duties such as prepping large-batch drinks before service, mopping, sweeping, washing dishes, and handling the cash deposit.
• Assisted all customers with requests and ensured response.
• Made specialty drinks and standard tea drinks for customers.
• Maintained full knowledge of tea and drink selection, promotions, and pricing.
• Educated and trained new staff members.
• Assisted manager in writing and publishing monthly work schedules.
• Assisted with inventory control and merchandising.
• Designed appealing signs for promotions/new beverages.
• Stocked and organized shelves neatly with retail products.
• Was part of the screening and interviewing process for job applicants.
• Oversaw the daily operation including the daily deposits, credit card report, and the opening and closing of the store.
• Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
• Received beverage orders from wait staff.
• Maintained full knowledge of beverage lists and promotions.
• Kept the bar organized, stocked and clean.
• Poured drinks using standard pour according to specifications.
• Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
Customer Service Oriented
Strong Work Ethic
Dependable
Excellent Time Management Skills
Organized
Quick Learner