Arjun Kumar
Award-winning Coffee Professional with 5+ years of experience in specialty coffee, quality control, barista training, and beverage innovation
About
Award-winning Coffee Professional with 5+ years of experience in specialty coffee, quality control, barista training, and beverage innovation. Currently working as Quality Control & Head Brew Master with expertise in espresso calibration, multi-outlet coffee standardization, and signature beverage development. Recognized competition participant and champion with strong sensory skills, advanced brewing knowledge, and leadership in high-volume café environments.
Experience
Quality Control & Head Brew Master - Katha Specialty Coffee - Hyderabad
(2025-01)
- Leading coffee quality control across multiple outlets
- Standardizing espresso calibration (dose, yield, extraction time)
- Creating SOPs for beverage consistency and workflow
- Training junior and senior baristas on specialty coffee standards
- Developing seasonal menus, signature lattes, and coffee mocktails
- Monitoring milk quality, extraction balance, and taste profiling
- Coordinating with operations and central kitchen for quality assurance
- Improved espresso consistency across outlets
- Designed innovative fruit-based and specialty coffee menu
- Strengthened barista training structure and skill development
Brew Master - Roastery Coffee House - Hyderabad
(2023-01 - 2025-12)
- Managing brew bar and daily coffee operations
- Dialing espresso and grinder calibration
- Developing unique specialty drinks and café innovations
- Conducting barista training and performance evaluation
- Maintaining coffee quality, hygiene, and workflow standards
Head Barista - Hyatt Regency Dehradun - Dehradun
(2022-01 - 2023-12)
- Preparing high-quality espresso and specialty beverages
- Maintaining luxury hospitality coffee service standards
- Handling peak-hour service with consistency and speed
- Machine maintenance and cleaning protocols
Barista - Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters
(2021-01 - 2022-12)
- Manual brewing (V60, AeroPress, French Press)
- Espresso extraction and milk texturing
- Customer engagement and specialty coffee education
- Quality-focused beverage preparation
Junior Barista - The High Brooks Café - Delhi
(2019-01 - 2021-12)
- Assisting in coffee preparation and service
- Supporting senior baristas during rush hours
- Maintaining cleanliness and station setup
- Basic espresso and café operations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Delhi University (2022-01)
