Lizzie Smithson
Knaresborough,North Yorkshire
Summary
I am hardworking with solid experience in preparing and serving a variety of coffee and beverages. I am a quick learner with a good eye for detail and deliver high quality customer service. My business qualification has given me an excellent understanding of how businesses work from organisational structure to brand and marketing and the importance of environmental and external influences on success and staff fulfillment. I am ready to learn and enhance my skills and become a key contributor within a business.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Cafe barista
Nord
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
2025.10 - Current
- Take and fulfill customer orders for food and drinks
- Prepared hot drinks using barista skills, maintaining quality and consistency
- Managed the operation of the coffee van, including opening and closing procedures.
- Engaged with customers while processing payments, enhancing the overall customer experience
Barista Assistant
Mother Shiptons Cave
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
2025.02 - Current
- Trained new staff on coffee van operations and service.
- Operated cash register, ensuring accurate transactions.
- Made hot and cold beverages, served hot food and ice cream
- Collaborated with team to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Provided ad hoc support on a zero hours contract basis
Work Experience
AAB Accountants
Leeds, Yorkshire
2025.04 - 2025.04
- Work experience for two weeks as part of Business BTEC
- Shadowed daily activities of office staff to gain understanding of scope of work
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used technology like Zero Accounting software
Barista Assistant
McQueens Cafe
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
2024.03 - 2025.01
- Prepared and served hot and cold beverages
- Acquired skills in beverage preparation and customer service during barista training
- Took responsibility for waiting tables and ensuring cleanliness
- Engaged with customers to provide a positive experience
Waitress
The George Carvery
Ripon, North Yorkshire
2023.04 - 2023.10
- Took and delivered drinks orders
- Cleared and reset tables
Education
GCSEs -
King James School Knaresborough
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire 2022.09 - 2024.06
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Business
Harrogate College
Harrogate, North Yorkshire 2024.09 -
Skills
- Reliable
- Punctual
- Latte art
- Excellent at multitasking
- Can work well under pressure
- Patience with customers
Affiliations
- Experienced dancer - 5 different disciplines
- Performed in local pantomime
Timeline
Cafe barista
Nord
2025.10 - Current
Work Experience
AAB Accountants
2025.04 - 2025.04
Barista Assistant
Mother Shiptons Cave
2025.02 - Current
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 - Business
Harrogate College
2024.09 -
Barista Assistant
McQueens Cafe
2024.03 - 2025.01
Waitress
The George Carvery
2023.04 - 2023.10
GCSEs -
King James School Knaresborough
2022.09 - 2024.06