Hospitality / Coffee
Barista CV example (UK)
A barista CV that shows espresso and milk skills, speed in a rush, allergen care and friendly service, for chains and independents.
Example CV profile
Friendly barista with [time] of experience in a busy [chain / independent] coffee shop. Confident dialling in espresso, texturing milk for latte art and keeping the queue moving at peak times, with Level 2 Food Hygiene and allergen training.
Key skills to include (if true for you)
- Espresso extraction & dialling in
- Milk texturing & latte art
- Speed and accuracy at peak times
- Till & card payments
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Allergen awareness (14 allergens)
- Opening & closing routines
- Stock rotation
Example experience bullet points
- Made drinks for long morning queues while keeping quality consistent and waiting times short.
- Dialled in espresso each morning and adjusted the grind through the day as the beans and conditions changed.
- Answered allergen questions using the allergen matrix and served food safely to customers with allergies.
- Opened and closed the shop alone, including cash-up, cleaning the machine and stock counts.
Illustrative only. Replace with your own real roles, dates and results — never copy experience you don't have.
Education & training
- Level 2 Food Hygiene – year
- Barista training (e.g. employer course or SCA Foundation, if held)
- GCSEs including English and Maths
Keywords UK recruiters screen for
barista · espresso · latte art · customer service · food hygiene · allergens · cash handling · teamwork
Tips for a barista CV
- Independents care about coffee skill; chains also look for speed and consistency. Adjust your profile to match.
- Mention opening and closing if you've done it. It shows trust.
- Give your weekend availability.
- A link to your latte art on Instagram is fine for specialty cafés, if it's tidy.
Pay varies by employer, region and experience. The official sources below give typical ranges. Salary checker (ONS data).
Official sources and further reading
FAQs
Can I get a barista job with no experience?
Yes. Many coffee shops train new starters. Show customer service, reliability and a genuine interest in coffee, and mention any food hygiene training.
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