Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Educational history
Timeline
Barista

Samkelisiwe Sokhela

Barista
Howick

Summary

Dynamic barista with a proven track record at Vida ECaffe, excelling in beverage preparation and customer service. Recognized for enhancing customer satisfaction through personalized service and effective complaint resolution. Skilled in cash handling and employee training, fostering a collaborative team environment while driving sales and operational efficiency.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Barista

Vida ECaffe. Mr George Ncube
11.2023 - Current
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently preparing and serving high-quality beverages.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.

Administrative Clerk

Kingdom Revival Centre
01.2020 - Current
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Communicated with customers via phone and email to confirm deliveries and respond to inquiries.
  • Created welcoming environment for customer by greeting and assisting, as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs.
  • Input data and processed system change to generate accurate reports.
  • Maintained a professional office environment by ordering necessary supplies, managing inventory levels, and organizing workspaces.
  • Arranged meetings and appointments and updated records to assist management.
  • Contributed to project success by providing administrative support to various teams as needed.
  • Streamlined administrative processes by implementing efficient filing and organizational systems.
  • Helped maintain a positive office atmosphere with proactive conflict resolution and team-building efforts.

Assistant Manager

Belgian Chocolate and Waffles.Errol Taylor
11.2019 - Current

Managed inventory control while recruiting qualified staff and overseeing cash handling processes.

  • Enhanced customer experience by resolving any issues promptly and ensuring complete satisfaction throughout the entire sales process.
  • Maintained professional and impeccable environment for employees and customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels closely, coordinating with procurement department to prevent product shortages during peak demand periods.
  • Managed a team of sales representatives, providing training and guidance for successful sales strategies.
  • Boosted sales revenue by identifying potential clients and presenting tailored solutions to their needs.
  • Set individual and team sales targets, motivating staff to achieve top performance levels consistently.

Clerk

Mr Welstford
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Maintained filing system and organized customer documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Enhanced office organization with regular maintenance of files, records, and supplies inventory.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Ensured confidentiality of sensitive documents through proper storage methods and restricted access control implementation.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Home Based Care

Sunfields Home
Howick
07.2017

Skills

Table setting knowledge

Certification

Home based Care

Educational history

Injoloba secondary school

2013

Matric

History

Geography

Hospitality

Math lit

English

IsiZulu

Diploma graduate

Timeline

Barista

Vida ECaffe. Mr George Ncube
11.2023 - Current

Clerk

Mr Welstford
01.2023 - 11.2023

Administrative Clerk

Kingdom Revival Centre
01.2020 - Current

Assistant Manager

Belgian Chocolate and Waffles.Errol Taylor
11.2019 - Current

Home based Care

01-2018

Graduate Certificate - Home Based Care

Sunfields Home
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