Brian Ichaura

Passionate and service-oriented Barista and Mixologist with professional training from Boma International Hospitality College and Nairobi Bar School. Experienced in espresso preparation, milk texturing, beverage presentation, and cocktail mixing with hands-on internship experience at Okash Boutique Hotel. Known for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining beverage quality standards, and creating a welcoming environment for guests.

Seeking to contribute my beverage craftsmanship and hospitality skills to a professional café, hotel, or bar team.

Service team member/Barista at Jambo restaurant and World Bank Group canteen (2026-04 – 2026-07)

Delivered Barista services at Jambo Restaurant from 15th to 19th April before being transferred to World Bank Group Canteen.

• Delivered Barista services at Jambo Restaurant from 15th to 19th April before being transferred to World Bank Group Canteen, service included preparing and serving a variety of hot and cold beverages to guests
• Provided F&B support for meetings and events at World Bank Group, including setting up meeting rooms with cutlery, crockery, glassware and preparing mise en place for functions
• Managed daily service allocations, including replenishing buffet stations with crockery, cutlery, trays and dispensing beverages during peak service hours
• Maintained cleanliness and organization across service areas, including polishing cutlery and glassware to meet presentation standards
• Assisted in banquet, event setups and service coordination for corporate meetings
• Acted as a tea station attendant at the World Bank Canteen, ensuring consistent availability of refreshments and maintaining service standards throughout the day
• Collaborated with team members to support smooth service delivery, adapting to changing operational needs in a fast-paced corporate dining environment
• Maintained a professional and customer friendly demeanor while handling high pressure service periods

Internship at Okash Boutique hotel (2025-04 – 2025-07)

During the internship I had the privilege to work the following placements:

• Espresso & Milk steaming station
• Blending fruits & making juices
• Making purees & syrups
• Preparing non-espresso drinks
• Customer interaction
• Inventory and restocking

Barista at Boma International Hospitality College (BIHC) (2025-03 – 2025-03)

• Taking orders
• Making coffee beverages and other drinks
• Keeping track of sales
• Shop management
• Operated coffee machines and grinders safely and efficiently
• Managed customer orders and practiced service etiquette
• Maintained hygiene and cleanliness of the coffee workstation

Certificate in Bartending/mixology – Nairobi Bar School (2026-01 – 2026-02)

Certificate in Barista Skills – Boma International Hospitality College in partnership with Business & Hotel Management School Lucerne, Switzerland (2025-01 – 2025-04)

Certificate in Broadcast journalism – Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (2019-05 – 2020-03)

Certificate in ICDL – International Computer Driving Licence (2019-03 – 2019-05)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kenya Secondary Education (2014-01 – 2018-11)