Damian Gravett

highly motivated and disciplined with 5 years hospitality experience, i have been trained by professional baristas and am used to a heavy workload as i would usually be running the front of house alone in my recent positions. my responsibilities are to make sure that everything is done in a timely manner and to a high quality, to ensure that everything remains clean and presentable, to make sure to be communicative with my team and customers, to be polite, patient and respectful to both customers and staff

barista/kitchen assistant at Pjs Pies (2025-08 – 2026-04)

• Worked across both the shop and offsite production kitchen, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dual-role position
• Assisted in the large-scale production of pies, maintaining consistent quality and food safety standards throughout the manufacturing process
• Supported catering operations, contributing to the preparation and delivery of food for events and external clients
• Operated as a qualified barista, preparing a full range of espresso-based beverages to a high standard
• Regularly managed the shop independently, demonstrating the ability to handle solo responsibility for customer service, food preparation, and daily operations
• Maintained a clean, organized, and compliant workspace in line with food hygiene regulations

Kitchen hand at Tea Kiosk (2023-12 – 2025-03)

• Prepared fresh pizza dough from scratch daily, ensuring consistent quality and adherence to recipes
• Operated as a line cook in a fast-paced café environment, managing multiple orders simultaneously under pressure
• Assembled and cooked pizzas to order, maintaining high food quality and presentation standards
• Demonstrated reliability and teamwork as part of a kitchen brigade, contributing to smooth daily service
• Upheld food safety and hygiene standards throughout all stages of food preparation

Barista at Tipsy Café (2025-03 – 2025-07)

• Worked as the primary barista, consistently delivering high-quality espresso-based beverages in a busy café environment
• Developed an advanced understanding of coffee extraction, milk texturing, and drink consistency to meet and exceed customer expectations
• Produced high-quality latte art, enhancing the overall customer experience and presentation of beverages
• Trained and mentored new staff on coffee machine operation, extraction techniques, and drink preparation standards
• Provided friendly and efficient customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere and building rapport with regular customers
• Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the coffee bar, ensuring equipment was properly cleaned and calibrated throughout each shift
• Worked effectively both independently and as part of a team during peak service periods