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Kiara Barrie

Christchurch ,Dorset

Summary

I am friendly and outgoing with a drive to create memorable customer experiences and ensuring smooth service. Skilled in communication and teamwork, I am able to adapt quickly to new environments and deliver high quality service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Bartender

Hoburne
Christchurch , Dorset
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Recommended drinks to customers, increasing overall sales.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge of wines, cocktails, crafted beers to provide quality recommendations to guest.
  • Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to maintain good relationships.
  • Managed table settings for enhanced dining experience.
  • Maintained excellent level of service in busy and demanding restaurant environment.
  • Memorised complete menu and offered guests knowledgeable suggestions.

Barista

abbey road cafe
St kilda, Australia, Melbourne
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Implemented hygiene standards throughout café premises for public health safety compliance.
  • Trained new staff members on coffee-making techniques to maintain standard quality.
  • Exhibited excellent multitasking skills, handling multiple orders simultaneously.
  • Made and served high-volume beverages with speed, quality and consistency, thriving in fast-paced cafe environments.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties, providing knowledgeable customer guidance.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in latte art to enhance presentation of beverages.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service, boosting company reputation.
  • Stocked counters, refrigerators and food service bars with fresh supplies.
  • Developed strong relationships for improved customer loyalty.

Head bartender

Alpine retreat
Mount buller, Melbourne, Victoria
05.2023 - 10.2023
  • This was a popular bar during my ski season in which we hosted different events every night, so i built up strong multi-tasking skills especially under high pressures to get drinks out to customers immediately.
  • Developed new cocktail recipes, enhanced menu variety.
  • Maintained high cleanliness standards, ensured compliance with health regulations.
  • Overlooked and recorded stock checks. Ordered supplies regularly, prevented stock shortages.
  • Managed bar operations to maintain efficiency.
  • Promoted bar through advertising, by hosting special events, and by establishing partnerships with area businesses to drive customer traffic.
  • Tapped and attached new kegs, avoiding disruptions in supply for patrons.
  • Prevented under-age sales through stringent ID checks in line with company policy especially during half term times.
  • Managed till float effectively, demonstrating trusted responsibility over funds.

Barista

Costa Coffee
Christchurch, Dorset
03.2022 - 01.2023

I took on the managerial role when on shift to support and supervise baristas in building up their abilities from perfecting coffee’s to portraying admirable customer service all whilst maintaining a quick yet efficient workplace on front counter and DT . A couple other responsibilities included operating new machinery to curate personalised drinks - hot or cold while exceeding daily sales and customer satisfaction. More so I maintained stock levels / availability whilst rotating to ensure compliance with the company’s health and safety regulations.

Education

A-Levels - Psychology, Sports phisiology/psychology and Business

Highcliffe Sixth form
Christchurch
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

Highcliffe School
Christchurch
09.2015 - 05.2020

Skills

  • Mixology
  • Product inventorying
  • Sales persuasion
  • Latte artistry
  • Positive attitude under pressure
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Cash handling and till checks
  • Adobe Illustrator expertise
  • Adobe Photoshop and InDesign post-production

Languages

German
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Hoburne
05.2024 - 02.2025

Barista

abbey road cafe
11.2023 - 02.2024

Head bartender

Alpine retreat
05.2023 - 10.2023

Barista

Costa Coffee
03.2022 - 01.2023

A-Levels - Psychology, Sports phisiology/psychology and Business

Highcliffe Sixth form
09.2021 - 06.2023

GCSEs -

Highcliffe School
09.2015 - 05.2020
Kiara Barrie