Caitlin Finnigan
Smithton,TAS
Summary
Dynamic barista with exceptional latte art skills and a strong ability to engage customers at The Flying Horse Cafe. Proven expertise in espresso machine operation and cash handling, complemented by excellent time management and teamwork. Consistently delivered high-quality beverages in a fast-paced environment, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
The Flying Horse Cafe
Molendinar, QLD
07.2022 - 03.2025
- Front of house all-rounder including serving customers, using point of sale and cash handling, making hot and cold beverages, preparing cabinet food, waitressing and clearing tables.
- Confident in running all areas of a coffee machine including dialing in the machine, adjusting the grind and ensuring a consistent espresso every time.
- High level latte art skills and coffee production. Able to produce consistently great coffee in a timely manner.
- Engaged with customers in a friendly manner, ensuring they were acknowledged and made feel welcome.
- High communication skills between the kitchen and front of house as well as fellow employees.
- Maintained stock levels and communicated when items in the inventory were getting low.
Cafe All Rounder
Cabukee Cafe
Nerang, QLD
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Served customers using the point of sale system. Efficient in cash handling and opening and closing the till.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members as well as independently.
- Prepared and served a range of espresso and non-espresso based beverages, hot and cold, in a fast manner.
- Assisted in the kitchen with food prep and plating up dishes.
Education
Year 12 Graduate -
Circular Head Christian School
Smithton, TASSkills
- Time management
- Friendly and outgoing
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Opening and closing duties
- Espresso machine operation
- Latte art
- Up-selling
- Food running
- Product displays
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Barista
The Flying Horse Cafe
07.2022 - 03.2025
Cafe All Rounder
Cabukee Cafe
04.2021 - 06.2022
Year 12 Graduate -
Circular Head Christian School