Barista CV Example

A barista CV should highlight concrete skills such as espresso preparation, latte art and customer service. Employers look for speed, hygiene and consistent flavour during busy service. The example below shows how to describe your experience with measurable results.

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Sample Barista CV

Chloe Harris

Barista

Bristol, UK

Summary

Barista with three years of specialty coffee experience, expert in latte art and espresso extraction. I keep speed and quality together during busy service and put customer satisfaction first. I take an active role in new menu development and bean selection.

Experience

Barista · Roasted Specialty Coffee

Mar 2023 – Present
  • ›Prepared an average of 250 drinks a day at consistent quality, lifting the customer satisfaction score to 92%.
  • ›Calibrated the La Marzocco espresso machine and grinder, reducing waste by 15%.
  • ›Trained 4 new baristas in latte art and extraction.

Barista Assistant · Corner Coffee House

Jun 2021 – Feb 2023
  • ›Supported daily operations in espresso, filter and cold-brew preparation.
  • ›Kept the bar area compliant with hygiene and HACCP standards.

Skills

Espresso extractionLatte artGrinder calibrationLa Marzocco operationFilter coffee brewingHygiene and HACCPTill and order managementCustomer communication

Education

Foundation Degree in Hospitality Management · City of Bristol College (2018 – 2020)

What to Highlight in a Barista CV

  • ✓Add concrete figures such as the number of drinks you make daily and your customer satisfaction score.
  • ✓Name the espresso machine and grinder brands you use; this shows your level of experience.
  • ✓Highlight specialist skills like latte art and alternative brewing (V60, Chemex) separately.
  • ✓Always add a Level 2 Food Safety certificate or barista training if you have one.
  • ✓Give examples that show you can work at a busy service pace.

Technical Skills

  • •Espresso extraction
  • •Latte art
  • •Grinder calibration
  • •Filter/alternative brewing
  • •La Marzocco machine operation
  • •Hygiene and HACCP practice

Soft Skills

  • •Fast working
  • •Customer focus
  • •Team fit
  • •Stress management

Common Mistakes

  • ✕Just saying "I made coffee" without stating the equipment and techniques you worked with.
  • ✕Skipping measurable results such as customer satisfaction or speed.
  • ✕Never mentioning your hygiene and food safety certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I write on a barista CV if I have no experience?

Highlight your interest in coffee, any short courses or certificates, your customer service experience and your willingness to learn. Mentioning that you practise latte art or brewing also makes a difference.

Which skills should I highlight?

Alongside technical skills such as espresso extraction, latte art, machine operation and hygiene, give balanced weight to personal strengths like fast working and customer communication.

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