Indira Zhenis – barista, Almaty

About me

I've been working as a barista at an Almaty coffee shop since 2024 – from a classic espresso to complex signature drinks. I love drawing latte art and quickly finding common ground with guests first thing in the morning. I want to grow towards bar management and training new staff.

How I can help

Latte art workshopOne-to-one or in a small group: basic patterns – heart, tulip, rosetta.

Barista for eventsOn-site coffee station for private events and corporate parties in Almaty.

Training new baristasOn-shift mentoring: espresso calibration, serving standards, working the rush hour.

Work experience

Barista
Sweet Cup coffee shop chain · 02.2024 – present
- Preparing coffee drinks on an espresso machine
- Frothing milk and creating latte art
- Calibrating espresso by shot time
Waiter
Dostar Café · 09.2022 – 01.2024
- Serving assigned tables in the hall
- Taking an order using a waiter's notepad
- Serving bread and compliments at the table
Restaurant Cashier
Coffee Boom coffee shop · 06.2021 – 08.2022
- Settling guest bills at the restaurant register
- Ringing up the order in the POS system
- Taking payments and closing the shift in Webkassa

Education

Almaty College of Service and Technology
Restaurant and Hotel Business · 09.2019 – 06.2022
Turan University
Tourism · 09.2023 – 06.2027

Skills

Espresso and espresso-based drink preparationLatte art drawingGrind adjustment and coffee grinder calibrationWork at the coffee shop counter during rush hourCash register software (Webkassa)MS Exceliiko