Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Pauline Mwangi

Barista
Nairobi,5047

Summary

With more than 3 years of outstanding service in the food service sector, I am a devoted barista /cashier and waitress. I aim to give customers courteous, efficient, and accurate services. I demonstrate effective communication and active listening techniques to guarantee clients' satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Barista/cashier

The Clarion Hotel
Nairobi , Kenya
01.2022 - Current

DUTIES

  • Prepared and served hot or cold beverages , including teas and espresso based drinks by using an espresso machine as well as drip coffee for preparation methods .
  • Managed and mantained store inventory by ordering , receiving and stocking supplies as well as retail products
  • Guiding the guests' selections, maintaining a good working knowledge of the menu and the ingredients of the drinks
  • Replenished front of the house items and ensuring proper labelling of goods , pastries and cookies
  • Take ownership of accomplishing new and different requests to enhance coffe shop reputation and generate revenues
  • Support the manager in running an efficient , professional , safe and profitable operation following all company ethics and standards
  • Processing payments, reconciling all the payments at the end of the shift, finishing assigned cashier reports, resolving any inconsistencies, and dropping of reports.

Waitress

The Clarion Hotel Nairobi
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeting and escorting customers to their tables, present the menu and provide detailed information when asked about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies
  • Prepared tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses, checked dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and reported any problems
  • Informed the customers about the day’s specials and up-selling additional products when appropriate
  • Took accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software or by order slips and communicated the order details to the Kitchen Staff
  • Ensured guest satisfaction by checking on customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and deliver checks and collect bill payments.

The Clarion Hotel Nairobi
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • I interned in various departments, growing my skills and knowledge.

Education

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Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Imara Primary School

Certificate - Food And Beverage Production

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
RUIRU
03.2018 - 05.2019

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education St Elizabeth Secondary School
01.2014 - 05.2017

Skills

Exemplary customer service

Latte art skills

Smoothie making

Soft selling

Coffee machinery

Menu memorization

Ordering procedures

Adaptive and creative

Fluent in English

Table setting knowledge

Cash Handling

Hospitality service expertise

Professional demeanor

Excellent memory

Opening and closing duties

Performance improvement

Foam art

Point of sale operation

Beverage preparation

Additional Information

  • AWARDS AND CERTIFICATE , 1. Employee of the year - 2022 The Clarion Hotel - Coffee Shop Department 2. Choir Member - 2022 The Clarion Hotel - Choir Members of the Year 3. HACCP TRAINING - 2023 The Clarion Hotel - Internal trainings
  • Experience working in a range of environments, such as family restaurants, bars, cafeterias, banquets, and room service. serving clients of all ages and backgrounds with ease. Along with the food service workers, a dedicated team player who works to provide the greatest possible level of service.

Accomplishments

  • Won employee of the year in 2022
  • Promoted to barista after five months.

Timeline

Barista/cashier

The Clarion Hotel
01.2022 - Current

Waitress

The Clarion Hotel Nairobi
08.2021 - 01.2022

The Clarion Hotel Nairobi
11.2020 - 06.2021

Certificate - Food And Beverage Production

Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
03.2018 - 05.2019

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education St Elizabeth Secondary School
01.2014 - 05.2017

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Kenya Certificate of Primary Education Imara Primary School
Pauline Mwangi Barista