Lead Barista
Jump Start Mitchell
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained accurate inventory counts to meet customer demands and sustain operations.
- Utilized strong communication skills to foster a collaborative work environment among team members, resulting in increased productivity.
- Consistently maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and professionally, maintaining positive relationships with patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and personalized beverage preparation.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure adequate stock of ingredients and supplies, minimizing waste and reducing operational costs.
- Created an inviting atmosphere within the coffee shop by consistently upholding cleanliness standards throughout the establishment.
- Contributed to the establishment''s reputation for high-quality service by consistently exceeding customer expectations and maintaining a strong knowledge of menu offerings.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop innovative beverage recipes, increasing sales and customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster order completion, decreasing wait times for customers.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
- Handled and resolved customer issues and complaints with professionalism and tact to drive customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Received consistent positive feedback from customers regarding exceptional service and beverage quality.
- Ensured strict adherence to company policies by enforcing dress code standards, punctuality requirements, and operational procedures among staff members.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns, ensuring uninterrupted service during peak hours.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
