Katarina Vasquez
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced bartender and bar lead with 5+ years in high-volume nightlife and hospitality environments. Skilled in craft cocktails, customer service, team coordination, and fast-paced bar operations. Strong background in event promotion, social media marketing, and creating engaging guest experiences that drive repeat business. Recognized for multitasking, leadership, adaptability, and maintaining professionalism under pressure while delivering exceptional service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Social Media Manager
Remedy
Austin, TX
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared and served cocktails according to standard recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area during service shifts.
- Engaged with customers to provide exceptional service and enhance their experience.
- Assisted in training new bartenders on techniques and bar operations.
- Handled customer complaints promptly and professionally to ensure satisfaction.
- Implemented safety protocols for handling alcohol and maintaining a safe environment.
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Bartender
Aquarium Bar
Austin, USA
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area.
Bartender
Bull & Bowl
Austin, USA
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Crafted and served a wide variety of cocktails, beers, and wines to patrons in a fast-paced bar environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service by engaging with guests in a friendly manner and anticipating their needs.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation techniques, customer service standards, and POS system operation.
Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
Austin, USA
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Served high customer volumes.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, setting up for incoming shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocols.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
Bartender
Unbarlievable
Austin, USA
01.2022 - 03.2024
- Served high customer volumes.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
San Antonio, TXSome College (No Degree) - Finance
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio, TXSkills
- High-Volume Bartending
- Craft Cocktail Preparation
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Multitasking
- Cash Handling
- POS Systems
- Inventory Management
- Opening & Closing Procedures
- Event Coordination
- Social Media Marketing
- Upselling Techniques
- Conflict Resolution
- Time Management
- Communication Skills
- Bar Operations
- Guest Relations
- TABC Certified
- Food Handler Certified
- Fast-Paced Environment Experience
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- TABC Certification
Timeline
Bartender/Social Media Manager
Remedy
05.2025 - 05.2026
Bartender
Bull & Bowl
10.2024 - 06.2025
Bartender
Aquarium Bar
05.2024 - 09.2025
Bartender
Unbarlievable
01.2022 - 03.2024
Bartender
Texas Roadhouse
01.2021 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
Southwest High School
Some College (No Degree) - Finance
Our Lady of The Lake University