Munhee Linnebur

I began my first barista position at the Starbucks located in a Safeway store. With my prior experience as a bartender, I thoroughly enjoyed making coffee and frappuccinos. However, I left the job due to the demanding schedule of working over 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.

I operated my own Airbnb short-term cleaning business. However, as a small business, it was challenging to find help, and with the global spread of COVID-19, I had to cease operations.

I worked as a bartender at Amici, an Italian restaurant at the Kona Country Club. The restaurant no longer exists as the owner has retired.

My partner and I operated a Mexican restaurant in Kona Town. I supported everything needed behind the scenes to ensure the happiness of both employees and customers. I gained experience in all areas, including hosting, bartending, kitchen work, dishwashing, and waitressing, striving to create a happy restaurant environment.

I worked the opening shift full-time at the Starbucks Corporation store located in front of Honokohau Harbor. At that time, our store was one of the busiest locations in all of Hawaii. I got along well with many partners and thoroughly enjoyed making coffee and Frappuccino beverages.

While working as a barista at Starbucks, I also began working as an Uber driver, a position I still hold today. My experience in customer service roles has made Uber a job that suits my skills well, and I thoroughly enjoy it.