Sailyn Alvarado
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable barista with solid background in creating high-quality beverages and providing exceptional customer service. Consistently recognized for maintaining clean and efficient work environment, contributing to team success. Demonstrated abilities in managing inventory and cash handling.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Restaurant Shift Lead
Steamers
Sacramento, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant workflow and optimal guest experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory management procedures to minimize waste and maintain stock levels.
- Conducted quality control checks on food preparation to uphold safety and hygiene standards.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours and reduce labor costs.
- Managed cash handling procedures accurately, ensuring all transactions were properly recorded and reported.
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
Barista
5 Sips Coffee
Sacramento, CA
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Prepared high-quality coffee beverages according to customer preferences and standard recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure a safe, efficient environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with patrons and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Trained new staff on coffee preparation techniques and company policies to enhance team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency during peak hours.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
- Processed high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently.
Crew Member
Mc Donalds
Sacramento, CA
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring satisfaction and retention.
- Operated kitchen equipment and maintained cleanliness, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Managed cash register operations accurately, handling transactions with precision.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Prepared food items according to standardized recipes, maintaining quality and consistency.
Education
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CASkills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Time management skills
- Money handling
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash register operation
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe food handling
- Excellent memory
- Beverage preparation
Certification
food handlers certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Restaurant Shift Lead
Steamers
07.2025 - Current
Barista
5 Sips Coffee
10.2020 - 06.2025
Crew Member
Mc Donalds
02.2018 - 04.2020
Sacramento City College