The French Workshop (2023)

A bakery located on Bell Boulevard of Bayside, NY. It was my first introduction to bakery life where I learned how much of a demand there was for a fast-paced work life for what seemed like a slow-paced personal life on the outside. For those who have experienced customer service of this caliber or greater, I have deeper appreciation for those with compassion, patience, and professionalism. Even more so, I am thankful for the experience here that made the transition to my next line of work as a barista easier. A pursuit for better coffee to match the pastries’ quality.

Grey Cafe (2024-2026)

My transition over from bakery to cafe was no less in its list of tasks and quality assurance. Having experienced both, the customer and worker perspective, I can say that it takes a considerable amount of coordination and understanding to keep a business such as a cafe open. I am the most thankful for the variety of friends I’ve managed to accumulate in my time here and how they’ve given me a community that I can return to despite the demands of the economy to keep money flowing. Without soul, I don’t think I would have stayed as long as I did and continued to return.