Prashant Lama
Hayward
Summary
SCA-certified Barista and Brewer with 2+ years of experience leading café openings and daily operations. Former Barista Trainer in Nepal, recognized for building high-performing teams and delivering consistent, high-quality service. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts and Food & Beverage, combining strong technical expertise with operational discipline.
Well known about launching successful café concepts, driving team performance, and maintaining exceptional standards in food safety, quality, and guest experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Barista Shift Lead
Bon Apptit Management
San Mateo, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Café Operations – Openings, high-volume execution, consistency
- Food & Safety Compliance – Sanitation, allergen control, standards
- Hospitality – Guest-focused, inclusive service
- Team Leadership – Training and performance development
- SCA Barista Expertise – Specialty coffee quality & consistency
- Operations Support – Cost control, reporting, efficiency
- POS & Digital Systems – Ordering platforms & FOH tech
Culinary Intern
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
Aventura, FL
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Trained in a high-volume, luxury hotel kitchen, supporting daily food preparation and service execution
- Applied professional culinary techniques across multiple stations while maintaining consistency and quality
- Followed strict food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards in all kitchen operations
- Collaborated with chefs and service teams to ensure timely, high-quality guest experiences
- Gained exposure to large-scale operations, menu execution, and premium hospitality standards
Barista Trainer
SPECIALTY WAVE COFFEE ACADEMY
KATHMANBDU
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Team Leadership – Training, coaching, and performance development
- Specialty Coffee (SCA-Certified) – Quality-driven brewing and consistency
- Operational Efficiency – Cost control, workflow, and reporting
Assistant Cafe Manager
Roadhouse Cafe, Thamel
KATHMANDU
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Supervised daily high-volume café operations, ensuring consistent service, quality, and safety standards
- Led, trained, and coached front-of-house teams to improve performance and guest experience
- Managed shift execution, inventory control, and operational flow for efficiency and consistency
- Maintained strong food safety and hygiene compliance across all service periods
- Supported guest service recovery and upheld high hospitality standards in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Service And Culinary Arts
Himalayan Whitehouse Int'l College of Management
Kathmandu01.2025
Skills
- Café Operations & Openings – Launching and managing high-volume, quality-driven café environments
- Food & Workplace Safety – Strong focus on sanitation, compliance, and allergen awareness
- Hospitality Excellence – Delivering warm, inclusive, guest-focused service
- Team Leadership & Development – Training, coaching, and building high-performing teams
- Barista Expertise (SCA-Certified) – Consistent beverage quality and specialty coffee standards
- Financial & Operational Support – Supporting cost control, efficiency, and daily reporting
- Digital & POS Systems – Managing ordering platforms and front-of-house technology
Certification
SCA certified Barista and Brewer
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Barista Shift Lead
Bon Apptit Management
07.2025 - Current
Culinary Intern
JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa
11.2023 - 08.2024
Barista Trainer
SPECIALTY WAVE COFFEE ACADEMY
06.2022 - 08.2023
Assistant Cafe Manager
Roadhouse Cafe, Thamel
04.2021 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Food Service And Culinary Arts
Himalayan Whitehouse Int'l College of Management