Olivia Rickard-Ramos
Anchorage,AK
Summary
Proven team leader and adept barista at Bunker Grill on Base, I excel in fast-paced environments, ensuring high-quality beverage preparation and exceptional customer service. With a flair for creating a welcoming atmosphere, I successfully trained new employees, enhancing customer satisfaction. My expertise in espresso machine operation and team collaboration led to a consistent positive impact on sales and service efficiency.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Bunker Grill on Base
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Adhered to strict food hygiene regulations, minimizing risk of contamination or illness among customers.
- Supported training efforts for new hires, sharing knowledge of coffee making techniques and customer service standards.
- Streamlined order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
- Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.
- Demonstrated expertise in various brewing techniques, ensuring consistent quality across all drinks served.
Cook
Boombaladdys Foodtruck
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
Education
Junior Year -
Dimond High School
Anchorage, AKSkills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Team Player
- Cash Handling
- Opening and closing duties
- Active listener
- Cleanliness
- Exceptional customer service
- Team Leadership
- Adaptive and creative
- Order Taking
- Cash Register Operation
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe Food Handling
- Beverage Preparation
- Safe Food Handling Practices
Timeline
Barista
Bunker Grill on Base
07.2020 - Current
Cook
Boombaladdys Foodtruck
07.2020 - Current
Junior Year -
Dimond High School
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