Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Barista

Meara Howe

Bellevue,NE

Summary

Dynamic barista with expertise in coffee preparation and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction at T4 Enterprises. Proven ability to enhance customer loyalty through effective problem-solving and active listening. Recognized for maintaining cleanliness and organization while training new team members to excel in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

T4 Enterprises
01.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Educated customers on coffee offerings, promoting upselling opportunities and enhancing their overall experience.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
  • Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.

Education

No Degree -

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
01-2026

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Active listener
  • Order taking
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Cash handling
  • Problem-solving
  • Opening and closing duties
  • Adaptive and creative
  • POS system operation
  • Cleanliness
  • POS systems
  • Team player
  • Excellent memory
  • Time management
  • Coffee expertise
  • Menu memorization

Timeline

Barista

T4 Enterprises
01.2022 - Current

No Degree -

Metropolitan Community College
Meara Howe