Mary Njeri
Barista
Thika, Nairobi Province
Summary
Early-career hospitality professional with hands-on experience in barista, cashier, and waitress roles. Skilled in POS transactions, food safety, cleanliness, and team support. Strong time management and quick learning help maintain efficient, high-quality service during busy shifts.
Friendly barista and cashier with experience in fast-paced cafés, accurate cash handling, and prompt customer service. Known for cleanliness, attention to detail, and smooth daily service.
Overview
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Language
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Alas&co
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Prepared espresso beverages and brewed coffee to meet order specifications and quality standards.
- Maintained clean workstations, sanitized equipment, and followed food safety procedures.
- Refilled ingredients, organized stock, and monitored inventory levels for daily service readiness.
- Supported opening and closing duties, including setup, cleanup, and equipment checks.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
Barista/Cashier
Ma Cherie Patisserie
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared espresso beverages, teas, and pastry pairings following café recipes and quality standards.
- Operated POS system to process cash and card transactions accurately during busy service periods.
- Greeted customers warmly, answered menu questions, and provided prompt counter service.
- Maintained clean service stations, sanitized equipment, and restocked display cases throughout shifts.
- Followed food safety procedures for beverage preparation, storage, and workspace hygiene.
- Minimized spoilage with proper use of first-in-first-out stock procedures.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
Barista/Waitress
Hive Pastries
05.2020 - 11.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Prepared espresso beverages and specialty drinks with consistent quality and recipe accuracy.
- Calibrated grinders, brewers, and espresso machines to maintain optimal extraction and flavor.
- Trained new staff on drink preparation, sanitation standards, and customer service expectations.
- Maintained clean workstations, restocked supplies, and followed food safety procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and replenished milk, syrups, coffee beans, and disposable items.
- Handled cash register transactions and processed orders accurately during busy service periods.
- Resolved customer requests promptly while preserving friendly, efficient service flow.
Education
Barista Certificate - Barista
Barista Pro Kenya
Nairobi 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Uthiru Girls Highschool
Kiambu 04.2001 -
No Degree - KCPE
A.I.C Primary School
Thika 04.2001 -
Skills
Time management
Friendly and outgoing
Attention to detail
Team player
Cash handling
Cleanliness
Hospitality service expertise
Timeline
Barista
Alas&co
12.2024 - 01.2025
Barista/Cashier
Ma Cherie Patisserie
12.2022 - 11.2023
Barista/Waitress
Hive Pastries
05.2020 - 11.2022
Barista Certificate - Barista
Barista Pro Kenya
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Uthiru Girls Highschool
04.2001 -
No Degree - KCPE
A.I.C Primary School
04.2001 -