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Education
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Samuel Abuya

Barista
Dubai
Samuel  Abuya

Summary

Outgoing and friendly Barista with excellent interpersonal communication strengths. Solid experience processing payments, handling food and meeting customer demands with diligent and well-organized mentality. Certified in safe food handling. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Emirates Leisure Retails
Dubai

Barista
12.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Completed successful daily cash audits to correctly balance drawers at end of shifts.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Monitored supply levels at counter and maintained customer areas to meet typical demands.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
  • Explained beverage preparation and offered samples to help customers choose ideal items.
  • Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.

Ibis Style Hotel, Jumeirah
Dubai

Room Attendant
09.2016 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Replenished guest room water glasses, toiletries, and paper products.
  • Responded to guest requests for assistance, toiletries, and personal care items.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Inspected guest rooms to replenish soap, paper towels and toiletries.
  • Checked appliances in guest rooms to determine good working order.
  • Completed laundry services with special attention to care instructions for hand-washing and dry cleaning.
  • Vacuumed carpets, mopped floors and dusted surfaces to maintain spotless environment.
  • Transported and stored guest luggage to provide safekeeping of personal belongings.

Education

St. Peter's Abwao
Migori County, Kenya

High School Diploma
01.2011 - 11.2014

University Overview

Skills

Exceptional customer service

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Timeline

Barista
Emirates Leisure Retails
12.2019 - Current
Room Attendant
Ibis Style Hotel, Jumeirah
09.2016 - 09.2019
St. Peter's Abwao
High School Diploma
01.2011 - 11.2014
Samuel Abuya Barista