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For a job behind the counter, managers want to know three things: what you can make, how fast and in what kind of place. This barista CV example lines them up, from coffee to cocktails. Open it in the editor, swap in your own details and download it as PDF or Word.

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  • Coffee and cocktails: what you can make.
  • The numbers at the counter: coffees and customers at peak times.
  • Food hygiene, the till and your shift availability.
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What to write in a barista CV

Your profile

Two or three sentences on where you have worked (local café, city-centre coffee shop, cocktail bar, hotel) and what you do best. The reader should see straight away whether you are ready for their counter.

GenericFriendly and outgoing, eager to learn, with excellent people skills.

SpecificBarista with five years’ experience in coffee shops and cocktail bars. I run the counter on my own at peak times and make both the classic cocktails and the house menu.

Experience

For each place give the name, the town and the dates, then the numbers: coffees at peak times, seats, whether you worked alone or in a team. If you opened or closed up, ran the till or placed orders with suppliers, say so: not everyone does.

DutyMaking coffee and drinks at the counter.

With numbersDuring the breakfast rush I run the counter on my own: around 300 coffees and cappuccinos every morning.

Skills to include

Certificates and courses

A food hygiene certificate is often required for anyone serving food and drink. A barista or bartending course is a plus: add the provider and the year.

Availability

Many bars open early and close late: say in one line which shifts you can do (early mornings, evenings, weekends) and whether you are looking for seasonal work.

Frequently asked questions

I’ve never worked in a bar: can I apply?

Yes, many bars train beginners. Highlight customer-facing jobs such as events, catering or retail, and your availability. See also the guide to a CV with no experience.

Should I email my CV or hand it in?

Both: many bars hire after a trial shift. Hand in a printed copy at a quiet time of day, not during the rush, and ask for the manager.

Should I add a photo?

For customer-facing jobs it can help, where photos are usual: a recent, simple one with a friendly expression. In the UK and the US CVs usually have no photo: in the «Design» tab choose «None».

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