Molly Johnson
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Passionate specialty coffee barista with nearly three years of hands-on experience working in high-volume café environments. Highly confident using manual espresso machines, dialling in grinders and producing consistent high-quality espresso and latte art. Known for maintaining excellent workflow behind the bar while delivering exceptional customer service. Experienced in stock monitoring, opening and closing procedures, and supporting team members during busy service periods. Currently seeking a full-time Head Barista role where I can further develop my leadership skills, share my passion for specialty coffee and help drive high standards within a fast-paced coffee team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Barista
Sundays Café
Exeter, Devon
2023.05 - 2026.03
- Manual espresso machine operation
- Dialling in grinders & espresso extraction
- Latte art
- Speciality coffee preparation
- High-volume coffee service
- Bar workflow efficiency
- Customer experience & service standards
- Cash handling & till operation
- Opening and closing procedures
- Stock monitoring & inventory management
- Food preparation & hygiene standards
- Team support in fast-paced environments
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer Foodhall
Exeter, Devon
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a busy food retail environment
- Operated tills and processed transactions accurately
- Completed stock rotation and date checks to maintain food safety standards
- Replenished shelves and maintained attractive product displays
- Supported team members during busy trading periods
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer Foodhall
Exeter, Devon
2018.01 - 2019.01
- Assisted customers with queries and product locations
- Handled cash and card payments using in-store till systems
- Carried out stock replenishment and rotation procedures
- Maintained clean, well-organised shop floor standards
- Worked effectively as part of a fast-paced retail team
Sales Assistant
Quiz Clothing
Exeter, Devon
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Delivered face-to-face customer service and styling assistance
- Operated tills and handled transactions accurately
- Assisted with stock takes and back-of-house organisation
- Replenished and merchandised clothing displays
- Maintained tidy and visually appealing shop floor presentation
Education
BSc - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Exeter
2023.09 - 2026.06
Foundation Year - Biosciences
University of Sheffield
2022.09 - 2023.06
Access Course - Biology, Chemistry and Maths
Exeter College
2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Specialty coffee preparation & latte art
- Excellent customer service
- Cash handling & till operation
- Opening and closing procedures
- Food preparation & hygiene awareness
- Stock monitoring, rotation & replenishment
- Visual merchandising & product presentation
- Strong teamwork in fast-paced settings
- Reliable, punctual, and well organised
Additional information
- Available for part-time work alongside university studies
- Flexible and quick to learn new systems
- Strong interest in health, fitness, and active lifestyles
Affiliations
- Weightlifting
- Drawing
- Fashion
- Surfing
Certification
Voyager Coffee 'Essentail Barista training course' - pass 2024
Timeline
BSc - Sport and Exercise Science
University of Exeter
2023.09 - 2026.06
Barista
Sundays Café
2023.05 - 2026.03
Foundation Year - Biosciences
University of Sheffield
2022.09 - 2023.06
Access Course - Biology, Chemistry and Maths
Exeter College
2021.09 - 2022.06
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer Foodhall
2019.01 - 2020.01
Customer Assistant
Marks & Spencer Foodhall
2018.01 - 2019.01
Sales Assistant
Quiz Clothing
2016.01 - 2018.01