Why won't anyone hire me as a Barista?
Asked by Love doing, what I do.
How hard is it to pull a great shot of espresso, and microfoam milk at about 150-160; or a higher temperature if the customer wants it? I even have a background in food, check out my resume. 123 Any City U.S.A. 212-555-1234 E-Mail me@hotmail.com John Doe Objective Short Order Cook - Food Handler Experience 2009-Present(part-time) Inneteso Cafe New York, NY Panini Maker Make Paninis from fresh bread daily, make breakfast sandwiches/omelets, wash pots as needed; and help keep the kitchen area clean. 2005-2008 Sodexo/Marriott At Fordham University Bronx, N.Y Grill Cook Cook hamburgers, poultry, french fries, grilled cheese, quesadillas, and other fast foods. Filled in occasionally for the Chef, at the University Restaurant. 2005-2005 Aramark At the Bank Of New York Harrison, N.Y. Prep Cook/Utility Make sandwiches from freshly sliced cold cuts. Assisted Chef when needed Responsible for cleaning entire kitchen area, including wiping tables in the dining area, and help load the dishwasher, occasionally took care of cash register. 1999-2001 The Food Emporium Eastchester, N.Y. Deli Clerk Slice cold cuts, make sandwiches and salads. Clean the slicers, clean and refilled salad cases. Clean the entire deli area. Occasional bakery work, set up, writing on cakes Education 1995-2001 Edgemont Jr/Sr High School Scarsdale, N.Y. 1999-2001 BOCES Center for Career Services Valhalla, N.Y. Culinary Arts Interests I own an Espresso Machine, and often make Cappuccino for family and friends. I love to travel been to places such as, France, Switzerland, and Italy; but favorite place to travel is Guatemala. In my opinion they have one of the best Coffee in the world. Other I have a can do attitude, hardly call out, and not afraid of a challenge. Write and speak fluent Spanish, and some Italian. A Barista, make coffee, look it up Einstein!

Best Answer:
I am not sure why no one will hire you. Keep trying and DON'T give up. Make sure that you always have a super super positive attitude at your interview and explain that you have a lot of experience that you think would benefit you in the job. Be very friendly and curtious to the interviewer. Good luck, hope it works out!!! REPLY to @zipper: He is applying to become a baristA (as in a coffee artist at Starbucks - or other) not a barristER. That would explain why he is putting out information on his past food experience. Please be more polite in the near future to other people.

What does any of that food service have to do with being a Barrister, a Barrister is an attorney not food service.
Answered by zipper

Don't put that you hardly call out, they want people who never call out! Also make sure you look very professional, no jeans, facial hair, piercings, or visible tattoos.
Answered by hummingbird