Jack Sloan
Belfast
Summary
Experienced and driven coffee professional with a strong background in high-volume, quality-focused café environments. Highly organised and reliable, with proven ability to lead teams, maintain standards under pressure, and contribute to efficient, well-structured service.
Passionate about speciality coffee as a craft, with hands-on experience in training, workflow optimisation, and roastery support. Looking to bring a detail-focused and team-oriented approach to a progressive café or roastery in Edinburgh.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Chef
Café Smart
Belfast
2025.10 - Current
- Work in a fast-paced café environment, maintaining high standards during busy service
- Ensure strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations
- Support efficient service through organised prep and clear communication with front-of-house
- Maintain consistency and cleanliness across all areas of the kitchen
Barista Supervisor
Nine Squared
Belfast
2025.03 - 2025.10
- Supported daily workflow planning to ensure efficient, consistent service
- Trained staff in coffee preparation, service standards, and workflow systems
- Maintained quality control across all drinks and customer interactions
- Contributed to a standards-driven café environment focused on consistency
Barista Supervisor / Chef
Neighbourhood Café
Belfast
2023.04 - 2025.03
- Led shifts in a high-volume café with a strong emphasis on quality and presentation
- Coordinated and delegated across a large team to ensure smooth, efficient service
- Built strong leadership skills in a high-pressure environment
- Maintained high standards across both coffee and kitchen operations
- Supported kitchen prep and service during peak periods
- Developed practical culinary skills alongside front-of-house leadership
Barista / Roastery Assistant
Established Coffee
Belfast
2022.06 - 2023.04
- Worked in a precision-focused café environment prioritising consistency and quality
- Delivered high standards in coffee preparation and customer service
- Assisted in roastery operations, including packaging and labelling for distribution
- Gained insight into production processes within specialty coffee
Barista / Area Manager
Guilt Trip
Belfast
2019.12 - 2022.06
- Progressed from trainee barista to Area Manager across three locations
- Managed multiple teams, ensuring consistency in service, standards, and operations
- Oversaw day-to-day running of stores, including staffing and performance
- Built strong foundational skills in coffee preparation and café management
- Played a key role in staff development and team leadership
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
LiverpoolA-Levels - Film - A*, English - B, Sociology - C
Belfast Metropolitan College
BelfastGCSEs - 8 GCSEs including Maths and English
Grosvenor Grammar School
BelfastSkills
Coffee and Technical
- Espresso dial-in and calibration
- Milk texturing and latte art
- Workflow optimisation
- Equipment maintenance
- Batch brew and filter preparation
Leadership and Operations
- Staff training and onboarding
- Shift leadership
- High-volume service management
- Team coordination and delegation
Personal
- Strong communication
- Organisation and time management
- Calm under pressure
Professional Interests
- Specialty coffee and café culture
- Coffee roasting and production
- Workflow design and service efficiency
Timeline
Chef
Café Smart
2025.10 - Current
Barista Supervisor
Nine Squared
2025.03 - 2025.10
Barista Supervisor / Chef
Neighbourhood Café
2023.04 - 2025.03
Barista / Roastery Assistant
Established Coffee
2022.06 - 2023.04
Barista / Area Manager
Guilt Trip
2019.12 - 2022.06
Bachelor of Arts - Film Studies
Liverpool John Moores University
A-Levels - Film - A*, English - B, Sociology - C
Belfast Metropolitan College
GCSEs - 8 GCSEs including Maths and English
Grosvenor Grammar School