Christian Banda
Barista And Cashier
Cape Town,WC
Summary
Motivated Service Worker with exceptional social skills, communication abilities and customer service background. Dedicated to following health and safety guidelines and handling food items properly. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and proactively address issues.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Barista
Cafe Riteve
04.2022 - 10.2025
- Created upwards of 150 drinks per day, while engaging with customers to ensure their cafe visit experience was pleasurable.
- Developed a full understanding of coffee culture and shared relevant knowledge with guests.
- Offered suggestions to guests for beverage and food pairing.
- Replenished fridges and dry goods as needed so customer service was never disrupted by any staff running out of ingredients.
- Greeted customers with great enthusiasm.
Waitron
YARD House
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Took orders, served guests and processed payments in a timely and orderly fashion, surpassing efficiency and overall performance targets.
- Maintained full knowledge of the food and drink offerings I prepared and served to 250+ customers daily.
- Prepared the cafe for opening and maintained a tidy and welcoming environment.
Education
High School - English, Art and Design, Computer science, History, Modern Studies
Cape Town High School
11.2018
Skills
Knowledge of Coffee Brews and Roasts
Latte Art
Customer Service
Food Safety and Hygiene
Friendly and outgoing
Menu memorization
Time management
Attention to detail
Cash handling
Opening and closing duties
Espresso machine operation
Beverage preparation
Certification
October 2016
Interests
Soccer, Boxing & MMA, Swimming, Jogging & Hiking
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Address: 88 Hatfield Street, Gardens, Western Cape, Cape Town
- Nationality: Malawian
Timeline
Barista
Cafe Riteve
04.2022 - 10.2025
Waitron
YARD House
08.2018 - 03.2020
High School - English, Art and Design, Computer science, History, Modern Studies
Cape Town High School