Barista - Bird Rock Coffee Roasters - Waterfront Park, San Diego, CA
(2025-04 - 2026-06)
- Dialed in espresso throughout the day, adjusting grind, dose, and yield to maintain quality and consistency across manual brews and espresso beverages
- Produced latte art (rosetta, swan, tulip) and maintained milk texturing standards on high-volume bar
- Held the line during the No Kings March, running an event day with queues out the door and around the block while maintaining drink quality and pace
- Support breakfast service, food prep, and station cleanliness alongside bar work
Lead Key Holder / Barista - Verve Coffee Roasters - Los Angeles, CA
(2024-08 - 2025-04)
- Supported daily opening operations and service leadership at a high-traffic specialty café
- Trained baristas on espresso preparation, dialing, and latte art technique
- Operated batch brewers and specialty brewing equipment for manual brew service
- Handled opening/closing duties, cash handling, and task delegation across shifts
- Helped implement cleaning systems and station organization standards
Shift Supervisor - Better Buzz Coffee - San Diego, CA
(2024-01 - 2024-07)
- Led shifts, directing team workflow to maintain service flow, beverage quality, and guest experience during peak hours
- Managed inventory and station organization to keep bar running smoothly under volume
- Introduced coffee education through staff tastings, building product knowledge across the team
Barista Trainer / Shift Supervisor - Starbucks - Venice, CA
(2021-08 - 2023-09)
- Led two full store retrainings (10–15 baristas per location) and individually trained 5 baristas on espresso, quality, and service standards
- Led store and district-level training initiatives, developing store-specific drink guides and workflow systems
- Delivered consistent service and floor leadership during high-volume periods
