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Haxhe Mema

Riverside,CA

Summary

A seasoned hospitality professional with a proven track record at Starbucks, I excel in delivering exceptional customer service and mastering coffee and tea expertise. My ability to handle high-volume dining and maintain a professional appearance stands out, alongside a strong work ethic and a knack for enhancing guest satisfaction through effective engagement and service innovation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

starbucks ucr
Riverside, California
01.2025 - Current
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
  • Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of coffee bean varieties, roasting processes, and brewing methods.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Created complex, hand-crafted beverages based upon customer preferences.
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
  • Utilized coffee maker, espresso machine and French press to prepare coffee.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.

Server

Pot On Fire & Tea Bar
04.2024 - Current

- attending to customers

- serving food

- bussing tables

- taking orders

Barista

starbucks
Riverside, California
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
  • Checked brewing equipment for proper functionality.
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Prepared and served hot or cold beverages.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of coffee bean varieties, roasting processes, and brewing methods.
  • Implemented feedback from customers to improve service quality and menu offerings.
  • Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
  • Utilized coffee maker, espresso machine and French press to prepare coffee.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
  • Input orders into point of sale system and handled customer payments.

Host

Denny’s
11.2023 - 02.2024

- seating customers

- cleaning

- running checks

- checking out customers

Server

Chili's Bar And Grill
05.2022 - 09.2022
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Host/foodrunner

Outback Steakhouse
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.

Host

Olive Garden
03.2021 - 03.2021

- greeting and seating customers

- taking phone calls

- taking care of guest concerns

- cleaning

  • Took reservations over phone and in person.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Riverside
Riverside, CA
05-2026

None -

South Elgin High School
South Elgin, IL
05.2022

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash Handling
  • Guest Engagement
  • Professional Appearance
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Food Running
  • High-volume dining
  • Food safety understanding
  • Sales Techniques
  • Table Bussing
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Coffee expertise
  • Up-selling
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Coffee and tea expertise
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Tea expertise
  • Positive and professional
  • Safe food handling
  • Speedy and efficient

Languages

5

Education

true

Languages

English
Professional
Albanian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Barista

starbucks ucr
01.2025 - Current

Barista

starbucks
08.2024 - 12.2024

Server

Pot On Fire & Tea Bar
04.2024 - Current

Host

Denny’s
11.2023 - 02.2024

Server

Chili's Bar And Grill
05.2022 - 09.2022

Host/foodrunner

Outback Steakhouse
06.2021 - 09.2021

Host

Olive Garden
03.2021 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Science - Political Science

University of Riverside

None -

South Elgin High School
Haxhe Mema