Shanti Claydon
Sedona,AZ
Summary
I have over 20 years experience in the food service industry. Excellent at being a server or barista with many years experience in each field. I have previously owned and operated (worked full time in) 2 plant based cafes both with coffee service and a full staff. I would be an asset to any food service or coffee establishment. Looking to meet new people while enriching any business I work for.
Energetic and reliable professional with high attention to detail. Skilled in meeting and anticipating guest needs. Exceptional at providing high-quality food and beverage experience in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Chef
George Gowland
Solana Beach, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Used my extensive knowledge of plant-based cuisine to craft a variety of healthy, organic meals each week.
- Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: menu creation, grocery shopping, food prep, and clean up.
Server/Barista/Owner
California Homemades Plant-Based Cafe
Escondido, CA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Took orders, delivered food in timely manner
- Made a variety of coffee and espresso drinks
- Managed a full staff, created menu and recipes, over saw daily operations, ordered food, schedule employees etc
Barista/ Server? Cafe Owner
El Avocado
La Jolla, CA
06.2020 - 02.2023
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Food server
- Owner/operator, plant-based cafe with a full staff: menu creation and execution, scheduling, and ordering. As well as working full time to meet customers' needs.
Owner/ Chef/ Server
Catering by Shanti
San Marcos, California
01.2005 - 12.2015
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Catered high end weddings and events
- Planned menus
- Ordered food, prepped food, executed service, managed a full staff
Food Server
Westside Cafe
Escondido, CA
02.2001 - 01.2005
- Breakfast and lunch server for busy cafe
- Greeted customers, took orders , bussed tables, ran food
- Operated cash register
- Got to know all regulars on a first name basis
Skills
- Barista: making delicious coffee beverages
- Food Server
- Cash Handling
- Menu Memorization
- Fantastic customer service
- Speedy and efficient
- Friendly and outgoing
Timeline
Server/Barista/Owner
California Homemades Plant-Based Cafe
02.2024 - 02.2024
Personal Chef
George Gowland
11.2023 - Current
Barista/ Server? Cafe Owner
El Avocado
06.2020 - 02.2023
Owner/ Chef/ Server
Catering by Shanti
01.2005 - 12.2015
Food Server
Westside Cafe
02.2001 - 01.2005
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