Brian Zziwa
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Experienced Senior Barista with 4+ years in specialty coffee, demonstrating deep craft knowledge and strong leadership skills behind the bar. Proficient in brewing high-quality coffee beverages with precision and creativity, ensuring smooth operations and top-notch customer service. Proven track record in quality control, shift supervision, and team leadership, including staff training, inventory management, and staying current with industry trends. Committed to delivering excellence in every cup and cultivating a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Barista
La Maison Gateau
07.2024 - Current
- Strong knowledge of espresso and manual brewing techniques.
- Experience leading shifts and mentoring junior staff.
- Proven track record in quality control and drink innovation.
- Strong organizational skills with experience in event planning or coordination.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain the highest standards in coffee preparation, presentation, and flavor consistency.
- Maintain the highest standards in coffee preparation, presentation, and flavor consistency.
Senior Barista
Larc Cafe
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Led team of 5 baristas, providing guidance, training and supervision to ensure exceptional performance.
- Implemented and maintained high quality standards for coffee preparation and beverages
- Managed inventory levels,conducted regular stock checks, and placed orders
- Oversaw maintenance and cleanliness of coffee equipment and machinery
- Enforced compliance with healthy and safety regulations, sanitation standards
Barista
Caffé Di Roma
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Actively participated in training sections to improve coffee brewing skills, learn about different coffee varieties and origins.
- Prepared and served coffee and espresso beverages.
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service, greeted customers, managed over 20 calls.
Education
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Lugogo Vocational Training Institute
Kampala, UgandaSkills
- Quality consciousness
- Advanced barista techniques
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Quality control and Problem solving
- Mastery of brewing techniques
- Inventory management and Ordering
- Inventiveness
- Authenticity
Certification
- Essential Food Safety Training Certificate , Boecker Food Safety - 2023
- Barista Training Certificate, Refill Roastry - 2022
Languages
English
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner
Timeline
Senior Barista
La Maison Gateau
07.2024 - Current
Senior Barista
Larc Cafe
03.2022 - 05.2024
Barista
Caffé Di Roma
02.2021 - 01.2022
Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Lugogo Vocational Training Institute
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