Darcey Lightfoot
Bournemouth,United Kingdom
Summary
Experienced across professional service environments, bringing over five years of customer‑facing experience with training in barista operations, front‑of‑house work and safety protocols. A skilled and open‑minded team member with a creative perspective, strong communication abilities and a steady, reliable presence in fast‑paced situations. A background in performance supports adaptability, confidence with people of all ages and a warm, patient approach to every interaction. Hands‑on approach across restaurants, bars and events has strengthened organisational coordination, teamwork and smooth daily operations, reflecting experience in both frontline service roles and higher‑level responsibilities, with a genuine enjoyment of creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers and colleagues.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Barista/ Serveuse / Bar
Creperie Doux Sourie
Windsor
2022.04 - 2025.12
- - Prise et traitement précis des commandes dans des environnements sous pression
- - Gestion des transactions (espèces, cartes, pourboires, clôture de caisse)
- - Excellentes compétences relationnelles et communicationnelles
- - Travail d'équipe solide et collaboration
- - Adaptation aux périodes de forte affluence et aux priorités changeantes
- - Efficacité sous pression dans la préparation et le service
Serveuse / Bar / Chef
Divers établissements
Londres
2022.04 - 2022.11
- - Silver Service: Ascot Race Course/ Chelsea Flower show (Londres)
- - Chef: Akai Smoothie Bowl (Bournemouth)
- - Bistro: Spyglass and Kettle, Bournemouth
- Responsabilités :
- - Gestion autonome du magasin (ouverture, fermeture, caisse)
- - Respect des recettes et standards de qualité
- - Attitude professionnelle, polie et accueillante
- - Développement de compétences de communication managériale
- - Suivi des directives du personnel encadrant
Creative & Cultural Project Assistant
The Great Imaginings
Canning Town, Londres
2025.11 - 2026.05
- - Coordination de projets et gestion quotidienne des tâches créatives et administratives
- - Gestion d'agendas et de plannings sur plusieurs projets simultanés
- - Interface entre processus administratifs et processus créatifs
- - Communication professionnelle par email, téléphone et messagerie
- - Soutien à la production artistique et au développement conceptuel
- - Résolution de problèmes dans des environnements créatifs dynamiques
- - Recherche et sourcing pour projets, fournisseurs et collaborateurs
- - Rédaction et préparation de dossiers de subventions (recherche, rapports, sourcing)
- - Maintien de la confidentialité et de la discrétion professionnelle
Sustainable Content Creator and Product Assistant
Fereday Studio
2026.12 - 2026.05
- - Création de contenus digitaux alignés avec une identité de marque durable
- - Compréhension approfondie des pratiques de mode éthique et des chaînes d'approvisionnement
- - Promotion de la consommation responsable
- - Vérification de l'exactitude des tailles, données de coupe et fiches produits
- - Contribution à des campagnes valorisant transparence, traçabilité et sourcing éthique
- - Participation au marketing des boutiques éphémères
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, SRYA-Levels - Drama and Theatre Studies (A*) Fashion Design & Textiles (A) French (B)
Bournemouth School for Girls
Bournemouth, ENGSkills
- Customer service — attentive in busy environments
- Cash handling — accurate transactions, opening/closing procedures
- Front‑of‑house operations — order taking, table service, maintaining clean spaces
- Basic barista training — confident with coffee preparation, keen to develop further barista skills
- Teamwork — steady, reliable presence in fast‑paced settings
- Communication — clear, friendly and confident with all age groups
- Organisation & time management — smooth daily operations, prioritising tasks
- Problem‑solving — calm, practical approach when challenges arise
- Health & safety awareness — First Aid Level 3 (RQF), DBS checked
- Digital tools — confident with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Notion
Certification
- First Aid- Level 3 (RQF)
- DBS Checked
- Food Safety Awareness Courses- safe working practices in service environments
- Barista Masterclasses — foundational coffee skills and technique
- RAD Grade 8 Ballet — Royal Academy of Dance, London, ENG
- LAMDA Musical Theatre Grade 8 — London, ENG
Languages
English — Native language
Beginner
French — Intermediate (confident speaker)
Beginner
Artistic, Cultural & Interdisciplinary Experience
Video Artist — Climate Project DFuse “Nine Lives”
09/2025 (Ambika P3 Theatre- Westminster
Link- https://dfuse.com/nine_earths.html, 10/2026 à 12/2026
Design Outdoor Decor Team — Into the Wild Festival07/2025 – 09/2025
Leadership, Engagement & Relevant Experience
Barista Masterclasses (Ealing, London)
University Ski Society President 12/2023
Organised a ski trip for 150+ students: logistics, budgeting, supplier coordination, accommodation, and transport.
Activities Assistant — Sunrise Senior Living 01/2020 – 01/2021
Supported residents through creative workshops, social activities, and one‑to‑one engagement.
Volunteering — We Are Humans (Support Centre for Vulnerable People) 08/2025 – Present
Several intensive masterclasses in specialty coffee and latte art (coffee production, technique, attention to detail, and precision).
Interests
I am interested in contemporary art across performance, installation and digital practices, with a focus on community engagement. Drawing me towards environments that bring people and perspectives together who value thoughtful, well‑crafted approaches to making and display. Through my engagement with nature, I prioritise movement and outdoor activities such as yoga, walking and longboarding. I'm comfortable working with energy, adaptability and endurance in dynamic environments, and I value organisation, attention to detail and respect in collaborative settings. Sustainability supports a practical, process‑led attitude to creating welcoming spaces. I'm especially motivated by festival and event contexts where culture, community and shared experience come together.
Timeline
Sustainable Content Creator and Product Assistant
Fereday Studio
2026.12 - 2026.05
Creative & Cultural Project Assistant
The Great Imaginings
2025.11 - 2026.05
Barista/ Serveuse / Bar
Creperie Doux Sourie
2022.04 - 2025.12
Serveuse / Bar / Chef
Divers établissements
2022.04 - 2022.11
Bachelor of Arts - Drama and Theatre Studies
Royal Holloway, University of London
A-Levels - Drama and Theatre Studies (A*) Fashion Design & Textiles (A) French (B)
Bournemouth School for Girls