Karina Southby
Cherry Gardens
Summary
Dynamic Cafe Manager at Fare & Square Cafe with expertise in coffee shop operations and customer engagement. Proven ability to enhance customer experience and streamline inventory management. Recognized for strong team leadership and problem-solving skills, fostering a positive environment that boosts staff morale and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafe Manager
Fare & Square Cafe
06.2018 - 08.2025
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Washed dishes and sanitized prep area at end of each shift.
- Stored, labeled, and replenished supplies in compliance with food safety regulations.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
Disability Support Worker
Access 4u
02.2023 - 03.2025
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments.
- Developed strong interpersonal relationships with clients, earning their trust and respect through consistent empathy and understanding.
- Supported clients in maintaining a clean living space by assisting with household tasks such as laundry, meal preparation, and general tidying.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bethesda Christian College
South Plympton11.2000
Skills
- Barista skills
- Customer engagement
- Coffee shop operations
- Customer experience management
- Cost controls
- Order management
- Food orders
- Cafe inventory
- Hiring and training employees
- Team leadership
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Money handling
- Front of house management
- Employee supervision
- Scheduling staff
- Staff supervision
- Managing deliveries
- Purchasing
- Payroll administration
- Back of house management
Timeline
Disability Support Worker
Access 4u
02.2023 - 03.2025
Cafe Manager
Fare & Square Cafe
06.2018 - 08.2025
High School Diploma -
Bethesda Christian College
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