Camilla DePinto
Barista, Front Of House Server
Chicago
Summary
Professional hospitality worker, ready to excel in fast-paced environment. Proven track record in ensuring exceptional customer service and satisfaction. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting changing needs. Skilled in managing multiple tasks, handling customer inquiries, and maintaining clean and organized workspace. Reliable and results-driven, with positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
SERVER / BARISTA
Uncommon Ground Restaurant
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Serving as well as barista duties during fast-paced café environment
- Manage both front-of-house service and barista responsibilities independently
- Create a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining efficiency and accuracy
BARISTA
Pandos Cafe and Creperie
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Crafted specialty beverages with attention to quality and customer preferences.
- Contributed to weekly menu offerings and daily prep
- Supported team operations across service, baking, and customer engagement
MANAGER / HEAD BARISTA
The Council Cafe
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.
- Supported staff development while maintaining a positive, organized work culture
- Ensured smooth service during peak hours
- Trained and mentored staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
BARISTA
Little Roy Coffee Shop
03.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided attentive, personable service in a high-volume neighborhood café
- Maintained quality and composure during busy rush periods
- Food Prep/ back of the house duties
- Crafted specialty beverages with attention to quality and customer preferences.
HEAD BAKER / BARISTA
Fancy Plants Café
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Led baking operations for a popular plant-based café
- Recognized by Chicago Eater (2020) as an up-and-coming vegan café
- Assisted with recipe development, production planning, and quality control
Education
Associate of Arts - Film & Television
Columbia College Chicago
Chicago, IL 05.2001 -
No Degree - Communications / Television
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI 05.2001 -
Skills
POS Systems (Toast, Square, Round Table)
Team Training, Leadership & Scheduling
Guest engagement
Safe food handling
Food running
High volume dining
Team collaboration
Positive and professional
Excellent communication
Certification
Illinois Food Handlers Certificate (renewed 2026)
Timeline
Illinois Food Handlers Certificate (renewed 2026)
02-2026
SERVER / BARISTA
Uncommon Ground Restaurant
11.2025 - 04.2026
BARISTA
Pandos Cafe and Creperie
09.2024 - 06.2025
MANAGER / HEAD BARISTA
The Council Cafe
12.2022 - 08.2023
BARISTA
Little Roy Coffee Shop
03.2021 - 01.2023
HEAD BAKER / BARISTA
Fancy Plants Café
06.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Arts - Film & Television
Columbia College Chicago
05.2001 -
No Degree - Communications / Television
Marquette University
05.2001 -