Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Certification
AWARDS
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Sophie Maina

Sophie Maina

Malé

Summary

Experienced in food and beverage service and production, actively seeking a role as a Bartender/Barista to apply acquired skills and develop career. Self-motivated and results-oriented, thrives in independent work environments. Excels as a team player with strong analytical and communication skills, maintaining professionalism and willingness to take on challenging tasks. Expertise spans food and beverage production and service, control, coffee/Barista duties, wine and bar knowledge, bartender and cocktail making.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Bartender/Barista

SO/ Maldives
10.2023 - Current
    • Cocktail crafting
    • Ordering and maintaining bar inventory
    • Food and beverage service and maintain customer interactions
    • Assists in supervising assigned staff.
    • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
    • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
    • Developed creative bar menus and drink recipes by researching emerging industry trends.

Barista/Bartender

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
09.2021 - 10.2023
  • Opening and closing duties according to shifts
  • Inventory and ordering items for the bar
  • Billing and issuance of final bills and receipts accordingly
  • Participating in events and fulfilling the All Inclusive Experience.
  • Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.

Multistore Supervisor

Coffea Specialty Café Bahrain
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Inventing coffee infused drinks and cupping.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Barista

Coffea Specialty Café Bahrain
04.2018 - 06.2020
  • Making of specialty coffee-based drinks
  • Cost control and management
  • Billing and issuance of final bills and receipts to guests
  • Preparation of ingredients and syrups to use in coffee
  • Inventing coffee infused drinks and cupping.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.

Education

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10.2015

Skills

  • Coffee expertise and training
  • Cocktail crafting
  • Up-selling, cross-selling
  • Wine and Bar Inventory
  • Communication Skills

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 02/08/94
  • Passport No: AK0181366
  • Nationality: Kenyan
  • Contact: +254713876367

                       +9607897401

Certification

  • WSET Level 1 Training
  • HACCP Level 1&2
  • St John First Aid Basics
  • Occupational Health and Safety(OSHA)
  • Fire Training

AWARDS

  • Employee of the month April 2024.
  • Most guest comments nominee April/May/August
  • Employee of the month April 2022.
  • Employee of the year nominee (2022).

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking and road trips
  • Community Service
  • Playing Puzzles
  • Socializing
  • Travelling

Timeline

Bartender/Barista

SO/ Maldives
10.2023 - Current

Barista/Bartender

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa
09.2021 - 10.2023

Multistore Supervisor

Coffea Specialty Café Bahrain
06.2020 - 08.2021

Barista

Coffea Specialty Café Bahrain
04.2018 - 06.2020

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Sophie Maina