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Samuel Ogston

Aberdeen,Aberdeen City

Summary

I am an experienced, reliable and friendly barista who learns quickly in fast-paced, high turnover environments whilst consistently adhering to high quality standards. In my down time I enjoy having people round to entertain, going out for walks with the family dogs and visiting coffee shops round Scotland.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head barista

Foodstory
Aberdeen
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed daily and weekly inventory control to avoid stock shortages during peak hours.
  • Coordinated team schedules, ensuring optimal staff allocation during busy periods.
  • Introduced new specialty drinks, contributing positively to menu diversity.
  • Monitored personal and team performance, assessing quality of work, encouraging professional development and reporting insights to upper management.

Barista

Foodstory
Aberdeen
04.2023 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated proficiency in operating espresso machines with precision and care.
  • Managed high volume orders during peak hours maintaining quality of service.
  • Delivered exceptional service to customers for their enjoyment and comfort.
  • Performed all opening and closing duties fully and accurately to maintain cleanliness of café equipment.

Coffee Barista

Kings Church Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeen City
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Produced high-volume beverage orders quickly and accurately, meeting customer demand.
  • Promptly processed and dispatched takeaway orders to maintain quality.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machine and grinder.
  • Opened and closed premises as shift leader.

Machinist

Score Europe
Peterhead, Aberdeenshire
10.2013 - 04.2022
  • Developed speed and confidence in mechanical engineering processes throughout my Modern Apprenticeship to continually meet production targets.
  • Read and followed technical documentation and drawings to complete accurate repairs.
  • Worked to a high level of safety in daily activities

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

The Open University
10.2020 - 08.2024

Modern Apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering and Machining

Score Group
Peterhead
01.2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering

NesCol
Fraserburgh
05.2018

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Intermediate 2 Maths - Grade B, Intermediate 2 IT - Grade A

Fraserburgh Academy
Aberdeenshire
08.2012

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grade PE-1, Standard Grade History-2, Standard Grade Modern Studies-2

Fraserburgh Academy
Aberdeenshire
08.2013

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grade English-3, Standard Grade French-3, Standard Grade Physics-3

Fraserburgh Academy
Aberdeenshire
08.2013

Skills

  • Methodical and organised worker
  • Safety awareness
  • Customer Service
  • New staff training
  • Shift management
  • Stock management
  • Calm under pressure
  • Equipment inspection

Timeline

Head barista

Foodstory
11.2024 - Current

Barista

Foodstory
04.2023 - 08.2024

Coffee Barista

Kings Church Aberdeen
05.2022 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences

The Open University
10.2020 - 08.2024

Machinist

Score Europe
10.2013 - 04.2022

Modern Apprenticeship - Mechanical Engineering and Machining

Score Group

Certificate of Higher Education - Mechanical Engineering

NesCol

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Intermediate 2 Maths - Grade B, Intermediate 2 IT - Grade A

Fraserburgh Academy

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grade PE-1, Standard Grade History-2, Standard Grade Modern Studies-2

Fraserburgh Academy

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Standard Grade English-3, Standard Grade French-3, Standard Grade Physics-3

Fraserburgh Academy
Samuel Ogston