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Barista CV Template

Specialty cafes do not hire on years, they hire on speed and dial-in. Owners want drinks per hour, latte art level, machine familiarity and any SCA credentials at a glance. This template helps you put rhythm and craft on a CV that gets you a trail shift fast.

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What recruiters look for

Top signals on a Barista CV

Drinks per hour at peak and venue type (mobile, specialty, chain)
Espresso dial-in: TDS, extraction time, grind technique
Latte art skill, championships, photo or video portfolio
Equipment: La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino, Slayer, Mahlkönig, Mythos
Pour-over methods: V60, Aeropress, Chemex, Kalita
Hospitality and upsell on pastries and seasonal drinks
SCA, Q-grader and barista championship credentials

Key skills

Skills to feature on a Barista CV

Hard skills

Espresso dial-in: dose, tamp, yield, time, TDSMachines: La Marzocco Linea, GB5, Victoria Arduino, SlayerGrinders: Mahlkönig EK43, Mythos, NicheLatte art: heart, tulip, rosetta, swanPour over: V60, Chemex, Aeropress, KalitaOrigin, processing and varietal knowledgeCupping protocols and palate calibrationMilk and plant-based alternative steamingPOS systems: Square, Toast, LightspeedCash handling and loyalty program operationDaily, weekly and monthly machine maintenanceBasic English-Spanish guest interaction

Soft skills

Speed under morning rushDetail orientation on dial-inWarmth and presence with regularsBar teamwork and choreographySelf-direction on slow shifts

Sample bullets

Ready-to-use lines for your CV

Copy these as starting points and swap in your own numbers.

01Pulled 70-90 drinks per hour at morning rush, kept queue under 4 minutes at a 60-cover specialty cafe.
02Dialed in espresso twice daily across 3 single origins, holding TDS in the 8.5-9.5% range.
03Won a regional latte art throwdown in 2024, beating 28 baristas in the final round.
04Lifted pastry attach rate from 18% to 35% in one quarter through suggestive ordering.
05Launched a 5-drink seasonal menu, drove 22% of daily sales within the first month.
06Hosted 12 cupping sessions for guests at a flagship cafe, averaging 4.9 of 5 in feedback.
07Onboarded onto a new Victoria Arduino in 2 shifts, then trained 4 new baristas on the workflow.
08Held regular customer recall at 62% by remembering names and orders across 200+ regulars.
09Cut wasted-shot rate from 4.2% to 0.8% through tighter grinder calibration and group cleaning.
10Ran a mobile bar at 3 festivals, served 800+ guests in a single day at consistent quality.

Salary ranges

What Barista earn

2024–2025 estimates. Wide ranges by experience and seniority.

Market

Junior

Mid

Senior

Ukraine

15 000-22 000 UAH/mo

25 000-35 000 UAH/mo

38 000-60 000 UAH/mo

1 500-2 100 EUR/mo

2 200-3 200 EUR/mo

3 400-4 800 EUR/mo

USA

$14-19 USD/hour + tips

$19-26 USD/hour + tips

$28-40 USD/hour + tips

Interview prep

5 questions Barista candidates hear

Q1Walk me through how you dial in a fresh bag of espresso from scratch.
Q2What do you do when a guest says their drink tastes too sour?
Q3Describe your workflow with 8 customers in line and you alone behind the bar.
Q4How do you maintain a La Marzocco across a working week?
Q5Which alternative brewing method do you push to guests, and how?

FAQ

Common questions about this CV

Do baristas really need an SCA certificate?

Not required, but it raises your starting wage at specialty cafes. SCA Barista Foundation and Intermediate are the credentials owners actually recognize and pay for.

I have 6 months of experience. Can I apply at a specialty bar?

Yes if your CV shows curiosity. Add home V60 work, latte art clips and origin knowledge. Owners are happy to train someone clearly on the way up.

Should I list competitions and festivals?

Always, even regional rounds. A throwdown finalist line beats two years at a chain without progression. Wins go to the top of the CV.

How do I frame mobile bar or festival work?

It is a strong signal of pace. Quote daily volume, location and equipment. Large festivals are recognizable on their own.

Should I list pour-over skills if I rarely use them?

Be honest. 'Comfortable with V60 and Aeropress' is fine. 'Expert in alternatives' without a portfolio reads inflated and gets caught on a trail shift.

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