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HAYDN O'KEEFE

Sydney

Summary

Professional in coffee industry, bringing strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Known for efficiently preparing and serving variety of coffee drinks, ensuring each cup meets high standards. Focused on teamwork and reliable in adapting to changing customer needs. Skills include latte art, cash handling, and customer engagement.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista/ bakery attendant

Milkwood bakery berry
09.2024 - 01.2025
  • Barista working alongside two baristas in busy bakery, typically shifts would be 8am-4:30pm closing the coffee section and assisting in general bakery closing
  • Extensive specialty coffee knowledge including pour over, moccamaster, and cold brew
  • Expert in milk texturing and the ability to perform latte art
  • Ability to consistently keep espresso running smoothly with considerable knowledge around grinder calibration

Head Barista

Compass group
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Head barista for very busy corporate sites in Sydney CBD
  • Lunch service, function waiting, and boardroom attendant duties
  • Flexible working conditions with no day being the same

Head barista

Arid Lands environment Centre
06.2020 - 05.2023
  • Head barista for a volunteer run, social enterprise cafe.
  • Trained new employees on cafe policies, beverage preparation, and customer service standards to maintain a high level of performance.

Barista

Reality bites catering
01.2023 - 05.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness in a small caravan coffee kiosk alongside a busy catering kitchen
  • Specialised in Milk texturing for latte art
  • Extensive knowledge of espresso to maintain Grinder calibration
  • Opening and closing duties, customer service role

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

St Philips College
Alice Springs, NT
12-2022

Cert 3 Fitness

TAFE NSW
NSW
06-2025

Skills

  • Coffee expertise
  • Food handling and cleanliness
  • Approachable demeanor
  • Effective team contributor
  • Customer Service
  • Adaptability under pressure
  • Safety awareness
  • Setting goals
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

Barista certificate

Timeline

Barista/ bakery attendant

Milkwood bakery berry
09.2024 - 01.2025

Head Barista

Compass group
09.2023 - 05.2024

Barista

Reality bites catering
01.2023 - 05.2023

Head barista

Arid Lands environment Centre
06.2020 - 05.2023

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

St Philips College

Cert 3 Fitness

TAFE NSW
HAYDN O'KEEFE