Taylor Burton
Summary
Have worked in fast paced cafes since I was 15. Expertise in barista skills, front of house and customer service. Committed to delivering high-quality service and keen to leverage skills in a customer-focused role within the hospitality industry. Food hygiene certificate passed. Friendly and reliable and adept at maintaining a clean working environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Barista
Coffee on the Corner
Surbiton, Kingston upon Thames
10.2024 - Current
- Managed high volume orders during peak weekend hours.
- Grinding, measuring, tamping, brewing, and pouring using Cimbali espresso machines in high-volume environments.
- Experienced at all types of coffees and their measures : latte, matcha chai, matcha latte, tumeric latte, cappuccino, mocha, iced coffees etc
- Preparing and serving café food and drinks, including milkshakes, paninis, and toasties, with speed and attention to presentation.
- Preparing, scooping, and serving gelato with proper portioning, hygiene, and presentation.
- Experienced in managing Deliveroo orders efficiently, including order tracking, packaging, and coordination with kitchen and delivery drivers to ensure timely and accurate service.
Cafe worker
Cafe at Zero 5
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Accurately processed customer orders and provided allergy advice and menu recommendations when required.
- Confidently handled card and cash payments
- Built strong relationships with regular customers.
- Implemented hygiene standards strictly whilst working on food preparation tasks.
- Operated and cleaned coffee machine.
- Prepared hot and cold beverages and light meals.
- Nurtured customer loyalty by remembering personal preferences.
- Served high volumes of guests in fast-paced environment.
- Delivered food and drinks from kitchen to diners.
- Cleaned, sanitised and organised food storage racks and bins, maintaining exceptional hygiene standards.
- Managed restaurant closing duties, from cleaning dining areas to cashing up tills.
- Stocked counters, refrigerators and food counter with fresh supplies.
Social Media Free Lance
Top Notch Signs
Lee-on-the-Solent, Hampshire
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Created visual content - graphics, reels and videos - for social media posts on ad hoc basis
- Experienced in using Adobe Photoshop
Education
BA Product and Furniture Design -
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames 09.2024 -
GCSEs -
Swanmore College
SouthamptonA-Levels -
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
EastleighSkills
- Front-of-house service
- Barista-trained
- Catering/Hospitality experience
- Artisan gelato preparation
- Food preparation and allergy awareness
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Barista
Coffee on the Corner
10.2024 - Current
BA Product and Furniture Design -
Kingston University
09.2024 -
Social Media Free Lance
Top Notch Signs
01.2023 - 01.2024
Cafe worker
Cafe at Zero 5
03.2021 - 09.2024
GCSEs -
Swanmore College
A-Levels -
Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
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