Khusela Daniel Madaka
Cape Town
Summary
Dedicated professional with 7 years of experience as a Barista and 3 years as a Waiter. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Waiter
Colcacchio Cavendish
Cape Town
03.2023 - Current
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and care, ensuring timely delivery to maintain high standards of service.
- Delivered friendly and fast service to process high-volume food and drink orders at peak times.
- Cleared and reset tables with clean service ware to uphold faultless restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation in dining and service areas, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Took accurate food and beverage orders, relaying specific dietary requests to kitchen staff to meet diverse customer needs.
Barista
Colcacchio Cavendish
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Operated espresso machines and other coffee-making equipment with expertise, ensuring high-quality beverage production.
- Prepared and served hot and cold beverages, including fresh coffee, espresso drinks and brewed teas.
- Greeted and connected with every customer, recommending drinks and pastries.
- Provided customers with product details such as coffee blends and preparation descriptions.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, regularly cleaning coffee machines, counters, and customer areas.
- Maintained calm demeanour during high-volume periods and special events.
- Prepared mocktails and cocktails according to standard recipes, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
Education
Grade 11 -
Khulani High School
Cape Town, WC01-2011
Skills
- Point of sale operation
- menu knowledge
- customer service
- time management
- multitasking abilities
- clear communication
- Teamwork
- equipment operation
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Xhosa
Proficient
C2
References
Manager : Given
contact : 021 671 6540
Timeline
Waiter
Colcacchio Cavendish
03.2023 - Current
Barista
Colcacchio Cavendish
02.2016 - 12.2022
Grade 11 -
Khulani High School