Shino Ikeda
Japan
Summary
Hospitality worker with experience in restaurants and specialty retail, with hands-on experience in espresso machines, milk steaming, and café workflow through training.
Looking for an entry-level barista or café all-rounder position.
Comfortable taking orders in conversational English.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
customer service/ workshop staff
Candle House ChouChou & XmasTown (PROPRE Ltd)
Nasu
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Provided customer service and sales support in a specialty candle and seasonal goods store
- Independently handled cash register operations and daily transactions
- Took primary responsibility for material ordering and basic stock coordination
- Delivered candle-making workshops as an instructor for small groups
- Created POP designs, supported in-store visuals, and took photos for promotional use
Kitchen & Counter Staff
Marugame Seimen (Marugame Udon)
Kanagawa
2022 - 2023
- Prepared and served udon dishes in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Handled customer orders, cash register operations, and counter service
- Supported ingredient preparation and basic kitchen operations
- Assisted with stock checks and ingredient ordering on assigned days
- Performed dishwashing and maintained a clean work area during service
Front-of-House & Kitchen Assistant
Ryu (Independent Restaurant)
Kanagawa
2020 - 2021
- Prepared drinks and provided table service with minimal supervision
- Handled cash register operations and daily transactions
- Opened and closed the restaurant, including cleaning and cash reconciliation
- Served as the sole front-of-house staff, working alongside the owner-chef
- Handled front-of-house operations in a small owner-operated restaurant
- Assisted with basic food preparation and kitchen support
Hall Staff (Western-style restaurant)
Seiōtei, Isetan Shinjuku
Tokyo
2019 - 2020
- Took customer orders and provided table service in a high-volume restaurant
- Served food and desserts, including basic dessert plating and topping
- Prepared drip coffee using a coffee machine and steamed milk for service
- Supported smooth service flow during busy periods
Education
The Barista Academy Advanced Certificate -
Barista Academy
Auckland,New Zealand02-2026
Law -
Seijo University
Tokyo03-2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Drink preparation
- Milk steaming
- Espresso basics
- Fast-paced work environment
Languages
- Japanese: Native
- English: Conversational English – able to take orders and communicate with customers
Availability
- Available to start immediately
- Flexible availability, including mornings, weekends, and holidays
Timeline
customer service/ workshop staff
Candle House ChouChou & XmasTown (PROPRE Ltd)
08.2023 - 01.2026
Kitchen & Counter Staff
Marugame Seimen (Marugame Udon)
2022 - 2023
Front-of-House & Kitchen Assistant
Ryu (Independent Restaurant)
2020 - 2021
Hall Staff (Western-style restaurant)
Seiōtei, Isetan Shinjuku
2019 - 2020
The Barista Academy Advanced Certificate -
Barista Academy
Law -
Seijo University