Barista
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.