Walter Nyanjui

Highly experienced Senior Barista with 8 years of expertise in luxury hotels, specialty cafés, and premium hospitality environments across Qatar and Kenya. Specialized in espresso extraction, advanced latte art, VIP guest service, coffee pairing, and high-volume beverage operations. Strong background in luxury guest interaction, banquet coffee service, team supervision, and maintaining world-class hospitality standards.

Senior Barista - Cafe Noir / SASU Restaurant - Doha, Qatar

(2024-01)

• Prepare premium espresso-based beverages and specialty drinks for luxury hospitality guests.
• Handle VIP guest requests by customizing beverages and presentations according to guest preferences.
• Train and supervise junior baristas on espresso extraction, latte art, workflow coordination, and luxury service etiquette.
• Operate commercial espresso machines and bulk brewing equipment for banquet and event coffee service.
• Maintain HACCP hygiene standards, machine cleanliness, and beverage quality consistency.

Senior Barista - Millie's Lounge - Doha, Qatar

(2020-10 - 2023-11)

• Prepared high-quality hot and cold specialty beverages in fast-paced luxury hospitality environments.
• Delivered exceptional guest service to international clientele while maintaining premium hospitality standards.
• Promoted seasonal coffee pairings and signature beverages to increase guest engagement and sales.
• Handled high-volume POS transactions accurately while maintaining service efficiency.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak service periods.

Junior Barista - Empire Coffee Shop - Doha, Qatar

(2018-07 - 2020-08)

• Prepared espresso beverages using La Marzocco and Nuova Simonelli equipment.
• Created advanced latte art designs to enhance beverage presentation and guest experience.
• Served VIP and international guests with customized beverage recommendations.
• Maintained cleanliness and HACCP hygiene standards across coffee stations.

Waiter - Al Fai Restaurant - Doha, Qatar

(2017-01 - 2018-05)

• Delivered professional fine-dining service to local and international guests.
• Presented menus, handled guest requests, and coordinated dietary requirements with kitchen staff.
• Processed payments accurately and resolved guest concerns professionally.

Certificate - Food & Beverage Service & Sales - Kenya Utalii College (2016)

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - Kikuyu Township Secondary School