Celeste Alfonso
Austin
Summary
Driven hospitality professional with strong background in managing bar operations. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences, streamline processes, and boost sales. Skilled in customer service, team collaboration, inventory management, and staff training. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving high standards and results.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Round Rock, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional guest service in a very fast-paced environment
- Managed high-volume service during peak season, special events, and conventions
- Maintained comprehensive knowledge of ever-changing cocktails, specials, beer, wine, and menu offerings
- Adapted quickly to multiple bar concepts and service styles, regularly working across sevveral venues within the property
- Demonstrated flexibility by rotating between different bar locations while maintaining consistent standards
- Cross-trained to operate multiple bars throughout the resort
Bartender
The Dirdie Birdie
Austin, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring timely restocking of supplies and minimizing waste.
- Trained new staff on drink preparation techniques and customer interaction standards.
- Collaborated with management to develop seasonal cocktail menus based on current trends.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Implemented daily task lists and side-work procedures for bartenders, improving organizataion, efficiency, and shift readiness.
Taproom Manager
Celis Brewery
Austin, TX
05.2024 - 11.2025
- Managed inventory and maintained optimal stock levels to ensure product availability including, beer, wine, cider, NA options, merchandise, and dry goods.
- Trained and mentored staff on taproom operations, customer service techniques, and alcohol knowledge.
- Communicate and manage weekly reports to upper management and any existing partnerships.
- Handle EOD reporting on a daily basis including cash, credit card, and tipouts.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
Bartender
Leanderthall Distilling
Leander, TX
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC12-2013
Skills
- Bar management
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Training and mentoring
Timeline
Bartender
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
02.2026 - Current
Bartender
The Dirdie Birdie
12.2025 - Current
Taproom Manager
Celis Brewery
05.2024 - 11.2025
Bartender
Leanderthall Distilling
10.2020 - 05.2024
Associate of Applied Science -
Greenville Technical College