Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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XINJIE YANG

Manchester,Greater Manchester

Summary

Looking for a stable barista job located in Manchester. Available on weekdays and weekends; Morning, afternoon and evening.


Experienced in the food and customer service industry, with a strong proficiency in tea preparation, grinder setting adjustment, and barista equipment operation. Skilled in cash handling, customer service, and food preparation, with expertise in milk steaming methods and dialling in. Proficient in using POS systems and fluent in both Chinese Mandarin and English, with basic knowledge of Japanese, German, and Portuguese. Committed to enhancing customer experiences through exceptional service and operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Sales Assistant / Cashier

Blue Whale
Manchester, Greater Manchester
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Managed inventory restocking and weekly audits.
  • Trained new staff members, fostering a supportive working environment.
  • Maintained a clean, well-organised retail environment for optimal customer experience.
  • Processed payment transactions, utilising store POS system to maintain balanced till and accurate cash handling.
  • Fostered teamwork atmosphere with open communication channels establishment.

Freelance Musician / Performer

Self-Employed
, Manchester
01.2021 - 08.2025
  • Planned and executed 10+ ensemble performances in UK.
  • Taught private music lessons, inspiring next generation of musicians.

Education

Master of Music (MMus) - Conducting

Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
Manchester
09/2021 - 09/2023

Skills

Food and customer industry:

  • Tea preparation and serving
  • Grinder setting adjustment
  • Barista equipment operation
  • Cash handling
  • Customer Service
  • Food preparation
  • Milk steaming methods
  • Dialling in
  • POS System

Language : Fluent in Chinese Mandarin and English, basic knowledge of Japanese, German and Portuguese(currently learning)

Affiliations

  • Tea, coffee, Alcohol. DRINKS!
  • Crochet
  • Hiking and GYM
  • Movie
  • Boardgames

Accomplishments

    Brierley /Kershaw Prize for Conducting for the 2022/23 academic year.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Fluent

Certification

Beginner Barista by 200 degrees barista school.

Timeline

Sales Assistant / Cashier

Blue Whale
01.2023 - 01.2024

Freelance Musician / Performer

Self-Employed
01.2021 - 08.2025

Master of Music (MMus) - Conducting

Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM)
09/2021 - 09/2023
XINJIE YANG