UMER ALTAF
Handwara
Summary
A dedicated and skilled Coffee Maker with over 2 years of hands-on experience in crafting a wide variety of high-quality coffee beverages in a fast-paced café environment. I am passionate about the art and science of coffee preparation, from bean selection and grinding to brewing and presentation. I possess strong knowledge of espresso-based drinks, manual brewing methods, and basic latte art. My goal is to join a reputed and customer-focused coffee shop where I can contribute to delivering outstanding service, maintaining high hygiene standards, and continuously learning and growing in the field of specialty coffee. I aim to enhance customer satisfaction by combining technical skills, creativity, and a warm, friendly attitude.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Coffee Maker / Barista
Local Café
Handwara
01.2021 - Current
- Prepared a wide range of hot and cold coffee beverages: Espresso, Latte, Cappuccino, Americano, Mocha, and Cold Brew
- Set up and calibrated espresso machines and grinders for daily operations
- Maintained correct coffee-to-water ratio for consistency and flavor
- Created attractive coffee art (basic latte art skills)
- Ensured coffee beans were fresh and machines cleaned daily
- Took customer orders and recommended drinks based on their preferences
- Maintained inventory of milk, coffee beans, syrups, cups, and supplies
- Followed strict hygiene, food safety, and cleanliness standards
- Espresso machine operation (manual/semi-automatic)
- Grinding, tamping, and brewing techniques
- Milk steaming and frothing
- Knowledge of different coffee beans and roast levels
- Pour-over, French press, and cold brew methods
- Customer engagement and complaint handling
- Stock and supply management
- Time management during peak hours
Education
12th Class -
JKBOSE
01.2019
10th Class -
JKBOSE
01.2017
Skills
- Espresso machine operation (manual/semi-automatic)
- Grinding, tamping, and brewing techniques
- Milk steaming and frothing
- Knowledge of different coffee beans and roast levels
- Pour-over, French press, and cold brew methods
- Customer engagement and complaint handling
- Stock and supply management
- Time management during peak hours
Languages
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Kashmiri
Hobbies and Interests
- Experimenting with new coffee recipes
- Studying international coffee culture
- Watching barista tutorials online
- Improving latte art skills
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Barista And Coffee Skills
- Espresso machine operation (manual/semi-automatic)
- Grinding, tamping, and brewing techniques
- Milk steaming and frothing
- Knowledge of different coffee beans and roast levels
- Pour-over, French press, and cold brew methods
- Customer engagement and complaint handling
- Stock and supply management
- Time management during peak hours
Personal Information
Father's Name: Mohammad Altaf Mir
Timeline
Coffee Maker / Barista
Local Café
01.2021 - Current
12th Class -
JKBOSE
10th Class -
JKBOSE