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Overview
Work History
Education
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Justine McGee

Albury,NSW

Summary

Dedicated entrepreneur with a successful track record, having recently sold a thriving business. Seasoned barista with extensive expertise, coupled with a strong culinary background in pastry and custom cake cooking. Proven skills in developing recipes to accommodate various dietary and allergy requirements. Enthusiastic about fostering teamwork and thriving in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Director

Dash Espresso Bar + Cake Bites
08.2016 - 07.2023

- Successfully established and managed a vibrant espresso bar and custom cake shop.


- Developed and executed diverse pastry, dessert, and custom cake menus, ensuring high-quality products.


- Managed staff, schedules, and daily operations to maintain excellent customer service.


- Demonstrated proficiency in budgeting and financial management to optimize business operations.


- Cultivated strong customer relationships and ensured exceptional service standards.


- Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.

Head Barista

Electra Cafe
09.2010 - 04.2016
  • Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Monitored customer feedback to improve barista performance and customer service.
  • Trained, scheduled, and supervised barista workers to maintain and uphold store policies and optimize staffing patterns.
  • Created new training guidelines, and provided staff orientation and training.

Owner Manger

3Bean Cafe
07.2007 - 06.2010
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
  • Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production areas.

Pastry Cook

Tocumwal Hot Bake
07.2000 - 06.2007
  • Prepared wide variety of goods such as cakes, cookies and tarts by following traditional and modern recipes.
  • Created new dessert items for seasonal and special events.
  • Scaled out and mixed ingredients according to recipes and procedures.
  • Decorated pastries with different icings and toppings, using spatulas, scrapers and piping bags.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.

Education

Certificate III Pastry Cook - Hospitality

Goulburn Murray TAFE
Shepparton, VIC
12.2004

Skills

    - Pastry and Baking Techniques

    - Menu Development

    - Staff Management

    - Daily Cafe Operations

    - Budget Management

    - Customer Service

    - Barista Skills

    - Inventory Control

    - Creative Dessert Design

Timeline

Owner/Director

Dash Espresso Bar + Cake Bites
08.2016 - 07.2023

Head Barista

Electra Cafe
09.2010 - 04.2016

Owner Manger

3Bean Cafe
07.2007 - 06.2010

Pastry Cook

Tocumwal Hot Bake
07.2000 - 06.2007

Certificate III Pastry Cook - Hospitality

Goulburn Murray TAFE
Justine McGee