Barista resume example with a ready AI prompt
Coffee shops want baristas who can dial in espresso, steam milk well and stay friendly with a line out the door. Whether it's a specialty cafe or a big chain, this prompt has your agent write a barista resume that shows drinks per hour, coffee knowledge and the regulars you know by name.
The prompt
- Write a barista resume for me for [CAFE OR JOB POSTING LINK]. I'm [YOUR NAME] in [CITY]. My experience: [CAFES OR FOOD JOBS, DATES, DRINKS PER HOUR OR RUSH SIZE, ESPRESSO MACHINES, OPENING OR CLOSING DUTIES]. Coffee skills or training: [E.G. LATTE ART, DIALING IN, SCA COURSES, FOOD HANDLER CARD]. Show rush-hour speed, drink quality and customer service, add numbers, match the cafe's style (specialty or chain), keep it one page, ATS-friendly, and give me a Word file and a PDF.
What to change
- [CAFE OR JOB POSTING LINK]: The coffee shop name, its site or the job ad link.
- [YOUR NAME]: Your full name.
- [CITY]: Your city or neighborhood.
- [CAFES OR FOOD JOBS, DATES, DRINKS PER HOUR OR RUSH SIZE, ESPRESSO MACHINES, OPENING OR CLOSING DUTIES]: e.g. "Bean There, 2023–now, 80 drinks an hour at morning rush, La Marzocco Linea, opening shift". First job? List any food or customer work.
- [E.G. LATTE ART, DIALING IN, SCA COURSES, FOOD HANDLER CARD]: Latte art level, grinder calibration, pour-over, alternative milks, SCA Barista Skills, food handler card.
Example result
- Mia Chen
- Portland, OR · mia.chen@email.com · (503) 555-0181
- Summary
- Barista with 3 years in specialty coffee. Dials in espresso every morning, pours consistent latte art at 70+ drinks an hour, and turns first-time customers into regulars.
- Experience
- Barista, Ridgeline Coffee Roasters · Portland, OR · 2023 – today
- • Make 70–90 drinks an hour during the 7–10 a.m. rush on a two-group La Marzocco Linea
- • Dial in espresso daily with the roaster's recipes (dose, yield, time) and adjust for each new bag
- • Pour rosettas and tulips on every milk drink; trained 4 new baristas on milk texture
- • Open the cafe solo 3 days a week: calibration, pastry setup, cash count and cleaning logs
- • Recommend beans and brew methods to customers, helping retail bean sales grow about 20% in a year
- Counter Staff, Sunny Side Bakery · Portland, OR · 2021 – 2023
- • Took orders, handled cash and cards, made drip coffee and kept the display case stocked
- Skills
- Espresso extraction and dialing in · Milk steaming and latte art · Pour-over, AeroPress and batch brew · Alternative milks · Grinder calibration · Opening and closing procedures · Cash handling and Square POS · Food safety and cleaning · Friendly, fast service
- Training
- • SCA Barista Skills Foundation
- • Oregon Food Handler Card
- Availability
- Early mornings and weekends
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and fill in each [bracket].
- Paste it into todo.is on the Today screen, or text it to your agent on WhatsApp or Telegram.
- Your agent writes the resume and gives you a Word file and a PDF to print or upload.
- Ask for edits, like "make it fit a big chain" or "add my bakery job".
Tips for a better result
- Specialty cafes love details: machine brands, dialing in, brew methods and latte art.
- Chains care more about speed, consistency and following recipes. Tilt the summary to match.
- Opening and closing duties show trust. Mention cash counts and solo shifts.
- Early morning availability is a big plus for cafes. Say it clearly.
- No coffee job yet? Food service, cashier or bakery work shows the same rush-hour skills.
barista resume: FAQ
- What skills should be on a barista resume? Espresso preparation, milk steaming and latte art, brew methods, speed during rushes, customer service, cash handling, cleaning and food safety.
- How do I write a barista resume with no experience? Lead with customer service or food jobs, school or volunteer work, and any coffee you've learned at home or in a course. Say you are available for early shifts.
- Do baristas need certifications? Many places need a local food handler card. Coffee certificates like SCA courses are optional but help at specialty cafes.
- Should I add a photo of my latte art? Not on the resume. Bring photos to the interview or ask your agent to add a link to a short portfolio.
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