KAHU EKALANI
Los Angeles
Summary
Service professional with expertise in preparing hundreds of varieties of specialty beverages and educating customers on their benefits and origins, food prep and handling experience, leveraging 8+ years of customer interaction and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barista/Foodrunner
Valerie Echo Park
07.2025 - Current
- Prepared and served high-quality beverages and food items, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations, contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
- Assisted in managing inventory levels, restocking supplies promptly to meet customer demands.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver exceptional customer service, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Barista/Teatender
Portal Tea Company
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Prepared 130 different types of hot and cold specialty teas, tea lattes, and coffees.
- Educated customers on medicinal properties of menu items.
- Interacted with customers while working the register and delivering drinks.
Cashier
Sundance Natural Foods
12.2021 - 06.2024
- Worked as a cashier assisting customers with purchases and product questions.
- Stocked packaged and chilled grocery products.
- Worked with a team of 10-25 members daily.
Line cook
South G Kitchen Food Truck
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Prepared produce, meat, dairy and other food products in a safe and sanitary process.
- Assisted customers at a fast and efficient rate.
- Operated register using squarespace and served customers.
Barista
The Beachcomber
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Worked with a staff of 7+ people on average.
- Developed strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Developed the skills necessary to use an espresso machine and make an assortment of hot and cold caffeinated drinks.
Education
Film and Media Production -
Santa Monica College
06.2026
Multimedia Design AAS - undefined
Lane community college
06.2023
Skills
- proficient in Square POS systems
- Time management
- interpersonal and communication abilities
- conflict resolution
- Adobe
- Microsoft software
Timeline
Barista/Foodrunner
Valerie Echo Park
07.2025 - Current
Barista/Teatender
Portal Tea Company
06.2024 - 07.2025
Cashier
Sundance Natural Foods
12.2021 - 06.2024
Line cook
South G Kitchen Food Truck
07.2021 - 12.2021
Barista
The Beachcomber
06.2016 - 08.2021
Multimedia Design AAS - undefined
Lane community college
Film and Media Production -
Santa Monica College