Barista at Sonder (2025-11 – Present)
- Being responsible for opening and closing the store, with efficient set up ensuring the store is ready in a timely fashion.
- Preparing a wide variety of hot and cold beverages with a focus on espresso-based coffees and seasonal specials.
- Having the technical knowledge of coffee machines/grinders including being able to dial the grinder in to maintain a consistent level of taste and quality.
- Helping to run and staff after hours events in efforts to drive sales and build community rapport.
Chef at Tetley (Kirkstall Brewery) (2025-01 – 2025-09)
- Food preparation both to order and for bespoke events, ensuring high standards and maintaining customer satisfaction
- Helping maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen during and after service in compliance with governing bodies such as EHO
- Liaising with front of house staff with regards to allergens and stock levels during service to enough a smooth running of shift
- Kitchen porter duties when needed, including maintaining and cleaning the machines.
Assistant Manager at Sugarize (2025-01 – 2025-12)
- Helping to pack and fulfil various sweet orders including sweets by weight and prepackaged hampers of goods.
- Maintaining effective labeling systems, ensuring accurate display of allergen and expiration dates.
- Overseeing and carrying out daily cleaning tasks to ensure a high level of cleanliness and maintain a good level of hygiene.
- Managed orders from both customers and wholesalers to ensure full availability and return business.
Assistant Manager at Olive & Rye (2022 – 2025)
- Taking customer orders, providing dish recommendations and advising on allergens, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
- Serving food and drinks promptly to maintain high standards of service thus reducing customer wait times.
- Handling bookings via phone and online, accommodating specific requests for tables or dietary needs, ensuring repeat business.
- Managed supplier orders to ensure full menu availability and seamless operations.
- Making coffees, teas and various speciality drinks, including alcoholic beverages.
- Helping to oversee and maintain bar standards and carry out barista training of new hires
Retail Supervisor at Spar (James Hall & Co) (2019 – 2021)
- Handled stock and deliveries, maintaining accurate POS labels to ensure correct pricing, which contributed to increased sales.
- Delivered excellent customer service, processing payments via cash and card while recommending products to meet customer needs.
- Conducted accurate stock counts to ensure optimal inventory management and availability of high-demand items.
- Carried out sales floor cleaning, maintaining the stores hygiene levels and overall presentation, improving customer experience.
