Hospitality

Barista Resume Example

A strong barista resume gets the recruiter to the point in seconds. This example follows the structure hiring managers actually scan — headline first, quantifiable wins next, credentials last — and you can copy it in one click.

What recruiters look for

Shots/day and latte art level (free-pour vs etching)
Third-wave experience is a differentiator
Trainer or opener/closer signals responsibility
Interest in coffee origin/roasting is a plus at specialty shops

Frequently asked questions

SCA cert required?

No, but SCA Foundation stands out at specialty shops.

Include favorite roasters?

One line only — signals you're actually into coffee.

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Robin Chen

Barista · Specialty Coffee & Latte Art

robin@example.com+1 555 000 0100Portland, OR

Summary

Specialty coffee barista with 3 years in third-wave and high-volume cafes. Lead trainer for 4 baristas and manage the daily pastry-case merchandising.

Experience

Barista · Heart Coffee

2021 — Present · Portland, OR

Pull 400+ shots/day and maintain grinder calibration across 3 espresso machines.
Lead trainer for 4 new baristas — full onboarding in under 2 weeks each.
Introduced a Friday pour-over cupping — grew specialty coffee sales 18%.

Education

Portland Community College · Coursework, Hospitality

2016 — 2020 · Portland, OR

Skills

Espresso extractionLatte art (free-pour)Pour-over methodsGrinder calibrationPOS (Square)Cash handlingLatte art (rosetta, tulip, swan)

Languages

English (Native)