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P VARAPRASAD

P VARAPRASAD

BANGALORE

Summary

Motivated Team leveraging team skills to build customer-driven sales experience. Takes initiative to create menu items for specifications, always delivering service with enthusiasm. Excellent problem-solving skills to work within busy and constantly changing environment. Personable enjoys engaging with customers. Knowledgeable about different types of brews and concoctions. Consistently delivers exemplary customer service. Remains calm and composed in busy work settings. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Hardworking and reliable with strong ability. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Coffee Master

ccd
BANGALORE
2022.01 - 2024.10
  • Managed daily operations of coffee shop, including scheduling staff and ordering supplies.
  • Supervised cashiers and baristas to ensure accuracy of orders and customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Developed innovative strategies for increasing sales and improving customer service.
  • Oversaw all employee training programs related to coffee preparation, customer service, and store policies.
  • Conducted regular inventory checks to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained.
  • Created weekly schedules for baristas that met customer needs while ensuring labor costs stayed within budget.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues effectively.
  • Developed relationships with local businesses to promote brand awareness and increase foot traffic into the store.
  • Assisted customers with menu selections, taking special dietary requirements into account.
  • Monitored financial performance of the store on a daily basis, identifying areas needing improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
  • Tracked customer feedback through surveys and other methods to improve services offered in the store.
  • Provided leadership by setting a positive example for staff members in terms of attitude, attendance, punctuality, appearance, work ethic and job knowledge.
  • Analyzed market trends to determine optimal product mix for maximum profitability.
  • Implemented promotional campaigns designed to boost sales volumes during peak periods.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing on products used in the store.
  • Researched new product lines that could be added to existing offerings based on consumer demand.
  • Recruited new employees as needed for seasonal demands or permanent positions.
  • Established procedures for quality control standards throughout all aspects of production process.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly through one-on-one meetings or formal reviews.
  • Kept coffee shop in compliance with health code standards and food safety guidelines.
  • Monitored employee performance and corrected errors impacting service, safety and profits.
  • Greeted customers at front counter, answering questions and inputting specialty coffee orders into POS system.
  • Discussed menu items and preparation methods with customers and suggested promotional items to increase sales.
  • Designed new recipes and adhered to recipe and presentation standards for specialty coffee drinks.
  • Reconciled daily sales each shift, counting register drawers and resolving discrepancies.
  • Oversaw food and beverage preparation to minimize waste and verify consistent presentation.
  • Trained new employees in operational procedures and modeled duties for front and back house positions.
  • Decreased food and utensil waste by waste separation and recycling.
  • Organized promotions to launch new coffee drinks and increase sales.
  • Trained new employees to perform duties.
  • Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
  • Assisted staff by serving food and beverages or bussing tables.
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers and deposited restaurant's earnings at bank.
  • Resolved problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Trained front-of-house staff on restaurant policies and procedures, guest service techniques and communication skills to promote positive experiences.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Coached staff on strategies to enhance performance and improve customer relations.
  • Consistently maintained high levels of cleanliness, organization, storage and sanitation of food and beverage products to ensure quality.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
  • Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
  • Supervised activities of dining room staff to maintain service levels and support guest needs.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.

Cashier

D MART
BANGALORE
2018.08 - 2021.06
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
  • Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
  • Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
  • Assisted customers by providing information and resolving complaints.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
  • Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions to highlight sales to customers.
  • Remained aware of surroundings and secured cash to minimize loss potential.
  • Processed returned merchandise by strictly following store return and exchange procedures.
  • Offered customers carry-out service at completion of transaction.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.

Education

B.com - B.COM

S N BHAT DEGREE COLLEGE
BANGALORE
2021-07

Skills

  • Community Engagement
  • Menu Development
  • Marketing Initiatives
  • Barista Training
  • Shop Opening and Closing
  • Shift Scheduling
  • Hiring and Training
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Performance Assessments
  • Work Planning and Prioritization

Languages

Telugu
First Language
English
Elementary (A2)
A2
KANNADA
Proficient (C2)
C2

Timeline

Coffee Master

ccd
2022.01 - 2024.10

Cashier

D MART
2018.08 - 2021.06

B.com - B.COM

S N BHAT DEGREE COLLEGE
P VARAPRASAD