Andreas Kondogeorgis
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
I’m seeking jobs in coffee and have a full range of skills and experiences to offer. My first specialty coffee job was at Taylor Street in London which was owned by Melburnians. I moved here in order to learn more about the industry and develop as a Barista and supervisor. I have extensive work experience in Hospitality, as well as event management involving setting up/running music nights. This involved entrepreneurial spirit, finance, administration, marketing and business communication with people of all backgrounds. I can offer strong, professional and effective communication skills and adaptability; whether it is regarding a colleague or customer. I’m currently a freelancing songwriter, mix and mastering engineer which has added a different facet of organizational and personable skills, which are transferable to any field of work. Im known to keep team spirit high and am very effective with conflict resolution. I learn quick and am able to think efficiently on my feet under pressure. I can start work immediately and would not need excessive training in order to make a strong impact at work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Songwriter, Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
- Cowrote songs for various genres, showcasing versatility and adaptability within the music industry.
- Maintained organization of ideas using digital tools such as Evernote or Google Docs to streamline the creative process efficiently.
- Contributed instrumental arrangements when needed, demonstrating versatility beyond lyric-writing capabilities.
- Mix and Mastered EP's and Albums
Supervisor
Dudleys Cafe
12.2021 - 11.2023
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
- Ordering and management of stock.
- Staff Training.
- Keeping team Cohesion high.
- Head Barista role
- Dialing in coffee
- Latte art
- Opening and closing
Barista/front of house
200 Degrees Coffee
08.2021 - 11.2021
- I covered a broad range of responsibility as a Barista in this branch, which was in the city centre
- Responsibilities consisted of: dialling in espresso, training new employee’s, deep cleans, food preparation, working the till, running food and drink, setting up furniture for the day, stock checks and helping with the Barista School 200 degrees ran
- This was a fast paced branch making any thing between 600 – 1000 coffees per day, depending on busyness
- I learnt a lot about being quick without losing quality in service, which consisted learning more about workflow and effective team communication
- After working here, I’ve improved my overall attributes to work in hospitality and coffee especially.
Head barista and barman
Lakeside bar and restaurant
02.2021 - 07.2021
- I was the primary barista on the premises, who trained people that were recruited and arranged one of 2 bars
- The venue had 5 star standards, so the coffee was dialled in every morning and good milk texture/basic latte art was the minimum requirement
- I also worked as a barman on the other bar occasionally creating elaborate cocktails using fresh ingredients, pouring pints, wine, spirits and coffee
- This was a fast paced environment, keeping the bar clean yet organised whilst dealing with a high volume of orders
- Restocking, making orders and counting stock was a daily task
- Furthermore, I got cocktail training from ‘the cocktail chefs’ which is a reputable source of training
- I have learnt how to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, whilst keeping standards high and keeping team cohesion thorough
- I’ve learnt a lot about mixology and how ingredients work together
- I feel qualified to take on any managerial role in coffee after working here
- Also feel adequate behind a bar.
Barista/front-of-house
Strange Brew
06.2020 - 12.2020
- My main responsibilities consisted of the same requirements as previous barista jobs, with an alteration of COVID procedures and restrictions to abide by
- We learnt as a team to keep on top of what was required of each inspection, such as mask wearing, managing maximum capacity and following COVID hygiene recommendations for businesses
- I learnt to adapt quickly to the restrictions put on the business.
Coffee Preparation
Perky Blenders
03.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisting roasting coffee, making sure coffee bags were arranged according to roast date to be ready for packaging
- Going forward with packaging for in house shops and bulk orders for external businesses, I organised packaging in regards to volume and deadline
- The presentation of the packing had to be neat but executed fast
- This job required to work under pressure and have clear communication skills with colleagues, as well as clients that may call in with alterations or complaints with orders
- I gained great experience in this job as it served a wider view of coffee distribution
- Unfortunately, I had a 0-hour contract and was let go due to COVID restrictions and budget at the time.
Barista/front-of-house
Black Sheep Coffee
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Taking orders and serving food, coffee and smoothies
- Following an array of procedures for recipes in accordance to colour coded equipment based which was arranged around a food allergy matrix
- Preparing and maintaining the food area via a clean around the clock routine
- Clear communication with our team was vital because our roles overlapped, being both Baristas and front of house
- I Learnt how to use a till and take payments
- Black sheep provided thorough online training covering food safety, customer service, food, drink and alcohol
- I learnt a different facet of hospitality and customer service during this period, which was holistic and very useful for future placements.
Barista
Taylor Street Baristas
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Receiving orders from front of house to serve customers in a team of 5 – 6, running 2 machines with 2 Baristas on each and 1 or 2 barback(s) supporting
- Making 1000 cups of coffee a day required a cohesiveness with the team and good focus from individuals
- Keeping the work space clean and manageable was of highest priority, which taught me to act fast during peak hours
- Majority of our customers were regulars and had an excellent relationship with the team, based on our friendly and efficient nature
- I gained a lot of knowledge and practical skills during this period, due to the elaborative training regimen that Taylor street provided
- Teaching us the science of coffee, how to dial in, testing perception skills; how to improve the taste of a cup, how to properly steam milk, how to brew filters, how to clean equipment and where to find further information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise, Nutrition & Health
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingam Uk09.2019
BTEC Extended Sports Diploma level 3 -
Epping Forest College
LondonGCSE - 5 AC’s
Leytonstone Business & Enterprise Academy
LondonSkills
- Communication
- Creative Thinking
- Improvisation
- Coffee Service
- Customer Service
- Music Composition & Arrangement
- Event Management
- Professional emails
- Time management
- Versatility
- Mixing and Mastering
References
Available on request
Timeline
Songwriter, Mixing and Mastering Engineer
Self Employed
04.2022 - Current
Supervisor
Dudleys Cafe
12.2021 - 11.2023
Barista/front of house
200 Degrees Coffee
08.2021 - 11.2021
Head barista and barman
Lakeside bar and restaurant
02.2021 - 07.2021
Barista/front-of-house
Strange Brew
06.2020 - 12.2020
Coffee Preparation
Perky Blenders
03.2020 - 04.2020
Barista/front-of-house
Black Sheep Coffee
09.2019 - 02.2020
Barista
Taylor Street Baristas
03.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Exercise, Nutrition & Health
Nottingham Trent University
BTEC Extended Sports Diploma level 3 -
Epping Forest College
GCSE - 5 AC’s
Leytonstone Business & Enterprise Academy
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