PERDITA SPENCE
Vulcan Mills
Summary
Friendly and reliable with a knack for creating welcoming environments. Excellent communication and teamwork skills ensure smooth interactions with both customers and colleagues. Quick learner who adapts easily to new tasks and enjoys contributing to a positive atmosphere. Eager to bring enthusiasm and dedication to a new role in a customer-focused setting.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
The Larder
09.2021 - 03.2026
- Ensured clean, hygienic food service counters through regular sanitisation to promote customer health and safety.
- Greeted and connected with every customer, recommending drinks and pastries.
- Managed ordering, receiving, and stocking of supplies and retail products to maintain optimal product availability.
- Created intricate latte art designs to enhance customer experience.
- Trained and mentored new staff in coffee preparation, customer service, and company procedures.
- Advanced to supervisory role, overseeing daily operations and enhancing team performance through effective support and guidance.
Barista & Waitress
Levante
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Led the barista team as Head Barista while delivering excellent customer service as a waitress in a fast-paced café environment.
- Collaborated with management to develop and introduce new speciality food and beverage menu items.
- Assisted in sourcing and selecting key suppliers, helping to maintain high standards of product quality and consistency.
Barista, Waitress & Keyholder
Hare and Kin
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Led the barista team as Head Barista, ensuring consistently high standards of coffee preparation, customer service, and operational efficiency in a busy café environment.
- Worked closely with management to develop and launch speciality food and beverage offerings, contributing to menu innovation and enhancing the customer experience.
- Supported the sourcing and selection of key suppliers, helping to maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and value across café products.
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury's
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Stock rotation, reductions, waste documentation, baler trained, replenishment.
Sales Assistant
Hillbillys
- Customer service and stock replenishment.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, offering detailed advice to meet their needs.
Production Arts Work Experience
WCG
- Designed costumes and hairstyles for a Japanese stage production.
Education
BSc - Psychology
University of Manchester
01-2025
A Levels - Film Studies, Psychology, Mathematics
Myton School
01-2022
GCSEs - Art, Maths, Sciences, RE, Geography, Creative & Media
Skills
- Barista training
- Customer service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Organisation
- Time management
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Quick learner
- First Aid
- Flexible
- Latte art creation
- Quality assurance
References
Place of employment: The Larder
Employers: Gary and Kate Berridge
Email: thelarder23@gmail.com
Phone: +447470124584
Availability
Fully flexible
Timeline
Barista & Waitress
Levante
08.2024 - 07.2025
Barista, Waitress & Keyholder
Hare and Kin
05.2024 - 08.2024
Barista
The Larder
09.2021 - 03.2026
Sales Assistant
Sainsbury's
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Assistant
Hillbillys
Production Arts Work Experience
WCG
BSc - Psychology
University of Manchester
A Levels - Film Studies, Psychology, Mathematics
Myton School