Taylah Halliday
Whangārei,Whangarei
Summary
Dynamic barista with experience at Totara Café & Devine Espresso Café, excelling in espresso preparation and customer service. Recognized for creating a welcoming atmosphere and maintaining a pristine workspace. A fast learner with strong teamwork skills, I consistently engage customers and enhance their experience, contributing to a positive café environment.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Devine Espresso Café
11.2024 - 02.2025
- Barista duties, preparing quality coffee and beverages
- Engaged with and served customers, ensuring excellent service and satisfaction
- Assisted with daily cafe operations, including food preparation and cleaning
- Managed orders and helped maintain an organized and clean workspace
Café Assistant
Totara Grove Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Barista duties, preparing quality coffee and beverages
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including countertops, tables, shelves and equipment.
- Served customers by phone to take orders and answer product or service questions.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
- Kept up-to-date with menus changes and specials offered at the cafe.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Followed health and safety regulations when handling food items or operating machinery.
- Restocked napkins, condiments and utensils at self-service areas during slow periods.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients and preparation techniques to educate customers before placing orders.
- Assisted in preparing coffee, tea and other beverages according to customers' orders.
Education
Whangarei Girls High School
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Espresso preparation
- Customer service
- Time management
- Food preparation
- Latte art
- Espresso machine operations
- Front counter maintenance
- Fast learner
- Ability to multitask effectively
- Positive “can-do” attitude
- Strong interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Awarded Professional Makeup Artist Certification
References
Brad O'Connell, Owner, Totara Grove Cafe, +64 21 246 7632
Values
I pride myself on being honest, dedicated, and hardworking.
Timeline
Barista
Devine Espresso Café
11.2024 - 02.2025
Café Assistant
Totara Grove Cafe
08.2022 - 11.2024
Whangarei Girls High School
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