BARISTA FARIDALI MAYENGO
Summary
Results-driven Specialty Barista with 3+ years experience in high-volume UAE cafes serving 200-300+ customers daily. Expert in La Marzocco & Nuova Simonelli machines, precision espresso extraction, advanced latte art, and speed of service under pressure. Proven track record in reducing waste by 15%, upselling, and delivering 5-star customer experience. Skilled in UAE menu favorites: Spanish Latte, Arabic Gahwa, Iced drinks, Cold Brew. Seeking to bring consistency, speed, and hospitality.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Barista
Haas Specialty Cafe
Dubai, UAE
01.2026 - 07.2026
- Prepared and served 200+ specialty beverages daily including espresso, flat white, cappuccino, latte, Americano, Spanish Latte, and iced drinks in high-volume bakery/cafe
- Operated and maintained La Marzocco Linea and Nuova Simonelli Appia machines. Calibrated grinders daily to ensure 25-30s extraction and consistency
- Maintained average service time of under 3 minutes during peak hours while upholding quality standards
- Increased average ticket size by 12% through upselling pastries, add-ons, and seasonal drinks
- Managed inventory, stock rotation, and coffee bean orders to reduce waste by 15% and ensure freshness
- Trained 2 junior baristas on espresso standards, milk texturing, and customer service
- Handled POS, cash, card, and digital payments with 100% accuracy
Barista
STAY BAKERY & CAFE
Dubai, UAE
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Executed precise espresso extraction, advanced milk steaming, and latte art to specialty coffee standards
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment with 150+ transactions per shift
- Maintained cleanliness of bar area, equipment, and followed HACCP food safety standards
- Managed inventory control, stock ordering, and coffee bean rotation using FIFO method
- Supported opening/closing procedures including cash reconciliation and equipment deep clean
Education
Professional Barista Certificate - Professional Barista Skills
Barista Training Academy
Dubai, UAE01-2023
Hospitality Training
Buganda Royal Institute
Uganda01-2019
Skills
- Espresso & Brewing: Precision Espresso, Dialing-in, Ristretto/Lungo, V60, Chemex, French Press
- Milk & Latte Art: Microfoam, Steaming 60-65°C, Heart/Tulip/Rosetta, High-volume milk prep
- UAE Menu Knowledge: Spanish Latte, Arabic Gahwa, Karak Chai, Iced Lattes, Cold Brew, Nitro, Frappé
- Equipment: La Marzocco Linea, Nuova Simonelli Appia, Grinder Calibration, Backflushing, Preventive Maintenance
- Operations: POS Systems, Cash Handling, Inventory Control, Waste Reduction, FIFO, Stock Ordering
- Customer Service: Upselling, Complaint Handling, Speed of Service
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
REFERENCES
- Available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Barista
Haas Specialty Cafe
01.2026 - 07.2026
Barista
STAY BAKERY & CAFE
01.2024 - 12.2025
Professional Barista Certificate - Professional Barista Skills
Barista Training Academy
Hospitality Training
Buganda Royal Institute