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Barista resume example

A one-page resume for a barista with almost three years of experience in specialty coffee. Café owners and managers look for coffee skill, speed during the rush and a manner that brings regulars back, so the bullets show all three.

Barista resume example, page 1 of 1Saoirse GallagherBaristaSUMMARYBarista with almost three years behind the bar, the last two and a half ata specialty roaster’s café. I dial in espresso every morning, keep drinktimes under three minutes in the weekend rush and know most of ourregulars’ orders before they reach the counter. Available for openingshifts.EXPERIENCEBaristaFeb 2024 – PresentFishtown Roasting Co. · Philadelphia, PA•Make 300 to 400 drinks on Saturday mornings on a two-groupespresso machine, keeping ticket times under 3 minutes.•Dial in espresso at opening for 2 rotating single origins, adjustinggrind and dose by taste and shot time.•Sell about 120 bags of retail beans a month by offering tastings andbrewing advice, the most on staff.•Trained 5 new baristas on milk steaming, latte art basics and ourrecipes; all passed the bar check within 3 weeks.Counter and Coffee Associate (Part-Time)Jan 2023 – Jan 2024Broad Street Bagel and Coffee · Philadelphia, PA•Took orders and made coffee and breakfast sandwiches for a morningrush of about 250 customers.•Opened the store at 6 a.m. three days a week, including cash countand food prep.EDUCATIONB.A. in Media Studies (part time, expected 2027)2023 – PresentTemple University · Philadelphia, PACONTACTsaoirse.gallagher@example.com(215) 555-0172Philadelphia, PACERTIFICATIONSBarista Skills FoundationSpecialty Coffee Association · 2025ServSafe Food HandlerNational Restaurant Association · 2024SKILLSEspresso calibrationMilk steaming and latte artPour-over and batch brewSquare POSCash handlingOpening and closingInventory and orderingFood safetyCoffee origins and roastsCustomer service
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What recruiters look for

  • Coffee skill: dialing in espresso, milk texture, latte art, manual brewing. In specialty shops this decides the trial shift.
  • Speed and volume: drinks per rush, ticket times. Busy cafés need people who keep up.
  • Regulars and sales: retail beans, pastries, upsells, and customers who come back for you.
  • Opening and closing: cash counts, prep and cleaning. Owners trust openers.
  • Food safety: a food handler card and clean habits.

Writing the summary

Say how long you have been a barista and what kind of café (specialty, high-volume, drive-through), one strength in coffee and one in service, and the shifts you can work.

The summary in this example

Barista with almost three years behind the bar, the last two and a half at a specialty roaster’s café. I dial in espresso every morning, keep drink times under three minutes in the weekend rush and know most of our regulars’ orders before they reach the counter. Available for opening shifts.

First barista job, coming from fast food or retail

Fast-food crew member with a year of morning rushes behind me, now learning specialty coffee at home and through the SCA Introduction to Coffee course. I work quickly, keep my station clean and am available for 5 a.m. openings.

Barista moving up to shift lead

Barista with four years in specialty coffee, now covering shift lead duties three days a week: opening, cash, breaks and training. I keep the bar running on time and want a permanent shift lead role.

Bullet points that work

Strong lines for this role, beyond the ones in the example. Borrow the shape and put in your own numbers.

  • Cut average drive-through time from 4 minutes 10 seconds to 3 minutes 20 seconds as the bar lead on morning shifts.
  • Placed in the top 8 of 32 baristas at a local latte art throwdown.
  • Reduced milk waste by about 30% by pitching to order size instead of overfilling.
  • Built a seasonal drink with the manager that sold 1,500 cups in its first 6 weeks.
  • Opened the café alone on Sundays for a year, with the bar ready 15 minutes before doors open every time.
  • Mentioned by name in 25 online reviews over 2 years, more than any other barista at the café.
  • Counted weekly inventory and placed milk and pastry orders, keeping spoilage under 3%.
  • Served about 180 customers in a 3-hour rush with another barista, with no remade drinks for errors.
  • Ran 6 public coffee tasting events for 20 guests each, introducing new single origins.

Skills to list

Hard skills

  • Espresso extraction and calibration
  • Milk steaming and latte art
  • Manual brewing (pour-over, AeroPress, French press)
  • Batch brew recipes
  • POS systems (Square, Toast, Clover)
  • Cash handling and opening counts
  • Cleaning and machine maintenance basics
  • Food safety

Soft skills

  • Warmth with regulars
  • Calm and fast in a rush
  • Teamwork in a small space
  • Remembering names and orders

Certifications and licenses worth listing

  • Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) Barista Skills Foundation or Intermediate: respected in specialty coffee and taught at SCA-licensed training centers.
  • Food handler card (ServSafe Food Handler or your state or county card): required in some places; good to have everywhere.
  • No certification is required for most café jobs; a good trial shift matters more.

Length and format

One page. Summary, café experience, other food or retail jobs, then education, certifications and skills. A two-column layout keeps coffee skills and certifications easy to scan.

Common mistakes

  • Writing “made coffee drinks” with no volume, speed or skill detail.
  • Listing latte art if you cannot pour it on the trial shift. Owners will ask you to.
  • Leaving out opening or closing experience, which owners value highly.
  • Not saying which shifts you can work. Café schedules start early.

Questions and answers

What skills should a barista put on a resume?

Espresso calibration, milk steaming, latte art, manual brewing, POS and cash handling, opening and closing, and food safety. Add product knowledge such as coffee origins if you work in specialty coffee.

How do I get a barista job with no experience?

Show any fast-paced customer work, say you are learning coffee (a course, home brewing) and offer early shifts. Use the first alternative summary above as a model.

Should I include a school program on my barista resume?

Yes. It explains your availability and shows you are reliable enough to balance work and study.

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