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Massimo Gagliano

London

Summary

Customer-focused professional with successful 10 years career in the hospitality sector. Passionate about coffee, always looking forward to implement my skills. Looking for a challenge.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Barista

Harrods
10.2023 - Current
  • Ensured consistent adherence to company policies regarding cash handling procedures and employee conduct guidelines.
  • Streamlined beverage preparation, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
  • Innovated new drink recipes that became popular menu items among regular patrons.
  • Trained new baristas on coffee brewing techniques, equipment use, and customer service skills.
  • Assisted with inventory management to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize waste.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a friendly demeanor.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the work area and equipment to ensure compliance with health code regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally while maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring repeat business.
  • Provided expert knowledge of coffee beans, brewing methods, and flavor profiles to educate customers and enhance their experience.

Senior Barista

Lavazza Flag Ship Store
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ensured consistent adherence to company policies regarding cash handling procedures and employee conduct guidelines.
  • Streamlined beverage preparation, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
  • Innovated new drink recipes that became popular menu items among regular patrons.
  • Trained new baristas on coffee brewing techniques, equipment use, and customer service skills.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a friendly demeanor.
  • Crafting coffee with latte art skills
  • Helping people to buy right blend of coffee for their use

Assistant Manager

Caffè Nero
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired high-performing individuals, developing passionate, dedicated teams.
  • Carefully managed and recorded cash and credit transactions, diminishing financial discrepancies.
  • Nurtured positive customer relationships, enhancing membership loyalty and driving client retention.
  • Managed peak cafe hours effectively, creating and delivering drinks swiftly to maintain efficient service.
  • Trained new and junior staff members on coffee-making techniques, including grinding, steaming and latte art.

Supervisor Leader

Burger King
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
  • Led by example to maintain team motivation, ensuring daily tasks were performed accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained clean, organised working areas to create positive, productive environments with minimal risk.
  • Performed thorough quality and safety checks, ensuring all specifications were strictly adhered to.

Chef De Partie

Hotel Bridge
10.2014 - 11.2015
  • Maintained clean and tidy food preparation areas.
  • Collaborated with head chef to create innovative, seasonal menus for special events.
  • Checked freezers and refrigerators to verify correct storage and temperatures.
  • Set kitchen standards governing cooking procedures, garnishes and food presentation.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines to keep food storage safe, prevent spoilage and minimise cross-contamination risks.

Barista

Hotel Visir
12.2012 - 12.2013
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils and seating areas for immaculate cafe conditions.
  • Used excellent memorisation skills to maintain extensive drinks menu, ingredients and recipe knowledge.
  • Prepared mixed drinks and poured wine, beer and non-alcoholic beverages within target service timeframes.

Education

GCSEs - Hospitality

Ipseoa Virgilio Titone
Castelvetrano
07.2013

HACCP certification -

Ipseoa Virgilio Titone
Castelvetrano
10.2011

Skills

  • Training
  • Staff supervision
  • Barista experience
  • Customer service

Timeline

Senior Barista

Harrods
10.2023 - Current

Senior Barista

Lavazza Flag Ship Store
10.2022 - 10.2023

Assistant Manager

Caffè Nero
01.2018 - 09.2022

Supervisor Leader

Burger King
02.2016 - 12.2017

Chef De Partie

Hotel Bridge
10.2014 - 11.2015

Barista

Hotel Visir
12.2012 - 12.2013

GCSEs - Hospitality

Ipseoa Virgilio Titone

HACCP certification -

Ipseoa Virgilio Titone
Massimo Gagliano