Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
Barista
Daya Ram  Rai

Daya Ram Rai

Umluj

Summary

Adept Senior Barista with a proven track record at Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, excelling in specialty drink creation and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction by innovating popular new beverages and streamlining service, resulting in increased sales. Skilled in espresso machine operation and adept at fostering a collaborative team environment. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to cleanliness standards.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Barista

Nujuma,a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (pre-opening)
02.2024 - Current
  • Ensured consistent adherence to company policies regarding cash handling procedures and employee conduct guidelines.
  • Streamlined beverage preparation, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.
  • Trained new baristas on coffee brewing techniques, equipment use, and customer service skills.
  • Optimized workflow processes through effective communication between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel.
  • Implemented quality control measures for consistently high-quality beverages served every time.
  • Displayed strong leadership qualities by effectively managing team schedules, resolving conflicts among colleagues when necessary.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the work area and equipment to ensure compliance with health code regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally while maintaining a positive attitude, ensuring repeat business.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to boost productivity during peak hours.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
  • Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
  • Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
  • Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.

Barista

Bespoke Speciality Cafe
12.2021 - 01.2024


  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • preparing and serving hot hot cold drinks such as coffee,tea,artisan and spacility beverages.
  • Describe menu items and suggesting products to customers.
  • Cleaning service and seating areas.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing work areas,utensils and equipments.
  • Repaired minor issues and maintained espresso equipment and coffee machines for smooth functioning.
  • Learned special recipe items and seasonal offerings to best meet customer needs.

Promoted additional items with beverages, increasing store sales.

Barista/Bartender

Gusto Restaurant
08.2018 - 09.2020


  • Greet guests, make them feel welcome, and communicate with using clear and enthusiastic language.
  • Drink preparation mix, garnish,and serve non-alcoholic drinks, including traditional drinks and classy cocktails.
  • maintain and clean the bar area and equipments, including glassware.
  • verifying age requirements.
  • Enforcing company policies and state lows regarding alcohol consumption.

Waiter

Gusto Restaurant
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • Managed high volume of customers during peak hours, maintaining prompt and efficient service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple tables simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and anticipating guest needs.
  • Provided support during busy periods by assisting other servers in cleaning tables and resetting them quickly for incoming guests.
  • Handled customer complaints diplomatically, working towards satisfactory solutions that ultimately retained loyal clientele.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Shree Chandreswar Secondary School
Pawala

Skills

  • Specialty drink creation
  • Food Safety Compliance
  • Latte art mastery
  • Promotional Events
  • Manual brewing techniques
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Team Leadership
  • Cash Handling
  • Espresso machine operation
  • Excellent memory
  • Problem-Solving
  • Advanced coffee knowledge
  • Adaptive and creative
  • Inventory Management

Languages

Nepali
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Senior Barista

Nujuma,a Ritz-Carlton Reserve (pre-opening)
02.2024 - Current

Barista

Bespoke Speciality Cafe
12.2021 - 01.2024

Barista/Bartender

Gusto Restaurant
08.2018 - 09.2020

Waiter

Gusto Restaurant
06.2016 - 07.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Shree Chandreswar Secondary School
Daya Ram Rai