Lina Skvarika
Limerick
Summary
Enthusiastic first-year art student seeking part-time Barista role, specialising in quality coffee preparation and customer service. Skilled in fostering a welcoming environment and building customer rapport. Committed to teamwork and workspace cleanliness, with experience in cash handling and insights gained from participation in the 2026 Applegreen Barista Jam.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Coffee Barista
Braeburn
02.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served hot and cold beverages, including fresh coffee, espresso drinks and brewed teas.
- Cultivated loyal customer base through personalised service and attentive recall of regulars' orders and preferences.
- Trained new staff on coffee-making techniques and customer service standards, enhancing team capability and operational consistency.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, regularly cleaning coffee machines, counters, and customer areas.
- Conducted inventory checks and replenished display items, ensuring optimal product availability and presentation.
- Attended industry workshops and seminars to stay updated on the latest coffee trends and brewing techniques.
Coffee Barista
Costa Coffee
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Crafted diverse coffee and tea beverages, ensuring adherence to recipes and presentation standards for customer satisfaction.
- Memorised recipes for varied specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Operated milk steamers and grinders with skill, producing perfectly textured milk and freshly ground coffee beans.
- Executed fast and accurate transactions at busy tills, enhancing customer experience during peak hours.
- Upheld cleanliness and hygiene of food service counters through regular sanitisation, contributing to overall safety and compliance.
Education
QQI level 5 - Art Craft and design
College of Further Education and Training
Limerick, LK01-2025
Leaving Certificate -
Mungret college
Limerick 01-2024
QQI level 8 - Fine Arts
Limerick school of Art and Design
Limerick, LKSkills
- Coffee preparation
- Beverage presentation
- Cleanliness adherence
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Multitasking efficiency
Languages
Latvian
Proficient
C2
Russian
Upper Intermediate
B2
Timeline
Coffee Barista
Braeburn
02.2025 - Current
Coffee Barista
Costa Coffee
12.2021 - 12.2024
QQI level 5 - Art Craft and design
College of Further Education and Training
Leaving Certificate -
Mungret college
QQI level 8 - Fine Arts
Limerick school of Art and Design