Kaleb Baerresen
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Friendly team player dedicated to making delicious specialty coffee and tea beverages and contributing to safe, welcoming cafe environment. Fast learner and adapter to new circumstances and challenges paired with in-depth knowledge of coffee-making equipment operations. Works well under pressure and in fast-paced settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista Manager
Charmingtons Cafe
02.2018 - Current
- Served customers quickly and efficiently and created strategies to prevent delays.
- Restocked and cleaned stations and facilities to maintain cleanly and operable standards.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
Barista
The Bun Shop
05.2016 - 07.2017
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Barista
Milk & Honey
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
Education
No Degree - Music
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FLHigh School Diploma -
Gulf Breeze High School
Gulf Breeze, FL06.2010
Skills
- Supply Ordering
- Shop Opening and Closing
- POS Systems
- Touch-Screen Point of Sale
- Quality Control
- Staff Management
- Espresso Machine Operation
- Customer Service
- Coffee Grinding
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Cleanliness and organization
My Passion
Ive been writing and performing music for 15 years. I moved from Florida to Baltimore to be apart of a more active art and music scene. Being creative and artistic is my drive in life.
Timeline
Barista Manager
Charmingtons Cafe
02.2018 - Current
Barista
The Bun Shop
05.2016 - 07.2017
Barista
Milk & Honey
08.2014 - 06.2016
No Degree - Music
Pensacola State College
High School Diploma -
Gulf Breeze High School
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