Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Availability
Timeline
Waitress

Sophie Kalkan

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

Outgoing and experienced hospitality student with over 6 years of work experience in cafes, restaurants, and events. Also a skilled barista with further strengths in customer service and bartending. Holder of a valid health certificate and experienced in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

I am currently on exchange at Swinburne University, seeking work in Melbourne until the end of January 2026, so I’m eager to bring my energy to your team, while building new experiences during my time in Melbourne!

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery
01.2019 - 01.2021

Skilled in espresso preparation and latte art. Recommended coffee beans and shared their origins with customers. Switched between barista duties, table service, making sandwiches, and preparing breakfast in the kitchen

Bartender & Waitress

Dickys Grand Café
01.2023 - 01.2024

Created cocktails, served drinks and beers in a fast-paced, busy bar. Worked efficiently under pressure as part of a large, coordinated team.

Waitress

Wurst & Schnitzelhaus Zuidas
01.2024 - 01.2025

Delivered quality table service, managed orders, helped the kitchen and maintained guest satisfaction in a German restaurant.

Event Hostess

Private Events

Welcomed and assisted guests, coordinated seating, and supported smooth event flow. Served drinks and food to guests throughout events.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
07-2026

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Swinburne University
Melbourne, Australia
01-2026

Skills

  • Bartending & cocktail preparation
  • Coffee preparation & latte art
  • Customer service & upselling
  • POS systems & cash handling
  • Thriving in fast-paced, team settings with a positive attitudes
  • Guest relations
  • Multilingual: German, English, Turkish (fluent), Spanish (basic)

Availability

Available immediately for part-time or casual shifts. Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

Timeline

Waitress

Wurst & Schnitzelhaus Zuidas
01.2024 - 01.2025

Bartender & Waitress

Dickys Grand Café
01.2023 - 01.2024

Barista

Speicherstadt Coffee Roastery
01.2019 - 01.2021

Event Hostess

Private Events

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Bachelor of Science - Clinical Psychology

Swinburne University
Sophie Kalkan