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Barista resume example — Mid Level
Sample summary for Shannon O'Neill
Lead barista with 3 years in specialty and third-wave coffee, responsible for opening shifts, barista training, and menu development support. SCA Barista Skills intermediate certified. Passionate about guest experience and building a consistent, high-quality coffee program.
Key skills
SCA Barista Skills (Intermediate)Lead Barista & Opening ProceduresStaff TrainingEspresso Dialing & CalibrationMenu Development SupportInventory ManagementPOS & Scheduling SoftwareCustomer Experience
Sample experience
Lead Barista
Mar 2022 – Present
Blue Bottle Coffee · New York, NY
- •Open and manage morning operations for a flagship Manhattan café serving 300+ guests per day
- •Train and evaluate 8 new baristas annually on extraction technique, service standards, and food safety protocols
- •Assist head barista with seasonal menu development, including sourcing tasting notes and preparing equipment for QC cupping sessions
Barista
Aug 2020 – Mar 2022
Stumptown Coffee Roasters · New York, NY
- •Prepared 200+ specialty drinks per shift across espresso, filter, and cold brew bars in a fast-paced café environment
- •Earned SCA Barista Skills Foundation certification in 2021 and immediately began pursuing intermediate level
Tips for your Barista resume
Mid-level baristas and lead baristas should highlight SCA certifications, training responsibilities, and any involvement in menu or program development. Progression from barista to lead to potentially head barista or manager requires demonstrating ownership and teaching ability alongside craft skills.
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