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Bethany Stidston

Adelaide

Summary

Experienced in hospitality with a passion for creating high quality, delicious coffee. Enthusiastic, hard working, and reliable, with a strong focus on creating a welcoming atmosphere and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Skilled in working efficiently in fast-paced environments while maintaining quality and attention to detail. A strong team player with excellent communication skills, eager to contribute and grow in a dynamic café setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Assistant Manager/ Barista

Hustl. Cafe
02.2025 - 05.2025
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Fostered loyal customer base by remembering regulars' orders and preferences, making them feel valued.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Showcased versatility by assisting in other areas of the café as needed, including food preparation or table service when required.

Manager

Balls and Bangles
03.2023 - 01.2025
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Adhered to laws regarding responsible service of alcohol and customer regulations.

Barista/ Front of House

Odelay Cafe
09.2022 - 11.2022
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during busy periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Trusted with opening and closing duties

Barista/ Front of House

Soul Origin Marion
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Assisted in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce wastage.
  • Operated espresso machines to create beverages.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Education

Bachelor of Exercise Science - (First Year)

Flinders University
Adelaide, South Australia
01-2021

South Australian Certificate of Education -

Mitcham Girls High School
Adelaide, South Australia
11-2020

Skills

  • Strong team leadership
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Cash handling
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Latte art techniques
  • Team player
  • Consistently Dependable

Certification

  • SITHFAB005 Prepare and serve espresso coffee & SITXFSA001 Use hygienic practices for food safety, National Training College (2022)
  • Certificate III In Fitness, Unley High School (2019)
  • Licence Controller Qualification Course, The Learning Place (2023)
  • Managers Certificate, Queenstown Lakes District Council(2024-Currant)

Timeline

Assistant Manager/ Barista

Hustl. Cafe
02.2025 - 05.2025

Manager

Balls and Bangles
03.2023 - 01.2025

Barista/ Front of House

Odelay Cafe
09.2022 - 11.2022

Barista/ Front of House

Soul Origin Marion
10.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Exercise Science - (First Year)

Flinders University

South Australian Certificate of Education -

Mitcham Girls High School
Bethany Stidston