Sol Padilla
Houston,TX
Summary
Experienced Barista Shift Manager with proven leadership skills in fast-paced coffee shop environments. Demonstrated knowledge of coffee blends, espresso machines, and customer service principles. Strong ability to motivate team members, manage inventory and ensure customer satisfaction. Significant contribution to efficiency and sales growth at previous employment locations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Baker
Sinfull Bakery
Houston, Tx
03.2025 - Current
- Prepared a variety of baked goods following established recipes and techniques.
- Operated industrial baking equipment to ensure consistent product quality.
- Managed inventory of ingredients and supplies for daily production needs.
- Collaborated with team members to meet production schedules effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the baking area and storage spaces.
- Assisted in training new staff on baking procedures and safety protocols.
- Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
Barista Shift Lead
Kefita Coffee
Houston, Tx
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Supervised daily operations and managed shift schedules for team members.
- Trained new baristas on coffee preparation and customer service standards.
- Ensured product quality by maintaining equipment and cleanliness standards.
- Assisted customers with menu selections and provided exceptional service.
- Collaborated with management to implement new beverage offerings and promotions.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain stock availability.
- Organized team meetings to discuss workflow improvements and employee feedback.
- Greeted guests with pleasant smile and superior customer service.
- Performed opening and closing tasks such as setting up equipment and cashing out registers at the end of the shift.
Barista Shift Leader
Cavo Coffee
Houston, Tx
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Training new staff on all company guidelines and procedures.
- Delegating tasks, maintain efficiency and communication with team members.
- Making drinks, operate register through point of sales system, maintain cleanliness.
- Process invoices for supplies and baked goods received, manage inventory, and order supplies as needed.
Barista
Slowpokes
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Set up bar for opening shifts and operate register through point of sales system and TOAST system.
- Serve customers drinks in a timely manner, food running, bussing tables, restocking, and keeping lobby clean.
Barista
Black Rock Coffee Bar
09.2020 - 11.2022
- Follow proper open and closing procedures.
- Make drinks for customers in a timely manner at two drinks per minute while keeping area clean during and after rushes.
Trainer/Server/Bartender/Host
Snooze an AM Eatery
01.2018 - 07.2022
- Make sure food is brought out in a timely manner, get customer feedback on food and inform them of any specials/promotions.
- Train new staff on all company guidelines such as point of sales, making drinks, opening and closing procedures, recycling and composting procedures, and teaching classes on food safety and sanitation.
Barista
Agora
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Make drinks quickly and efficiently while multitasking to maintain a clean work station throughout shift, follow all opening and closing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Taylor High School
Skills
- Inventory management
- Recipe preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Baking techniques
- Customer service
- Operational efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Leadership development
- Bread making
- Conversant in [language]
- Kitchen safety
- Basic math
- Food safety and sanitation
- Cleanliness standards
- Menu planning
- Stock rotation
- Vegan baking
Certification
- TABC
- Food Handlers
- Food Safety Manager
Other
Legal name: Susana L. Padilla
Pronouns: She/Her They/Them
Timeline
Baker
Sinfull Bakery
03.2025 - Current
Barista Shift Lead
Kefita Coffee
09.2024 - 03.2025
Barista Shift Leader
Cavo Coffee
04.2023 - 09.2024
Barista
Slowpokes
10.2022 - 03.2023
Barista
Agora
06.2021 - 12.2021
Barista
Black Rock Coffee Bar
09.2020 - 11.2022
Trainer/Server/Bartender/Host
Snooze an AM Eatery
01.2018 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Taylor High School
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