Ceola Talbot
Galway
Summary
Dependable and adaptable hospitality professional with a background in guest service, bar service, and kitchen preparation. Recognized for strong communication, prioritization, and professionalism in fast-paced settings. Focused on delivering excellent service, accurate transactions, and smooth team coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
The Talbot Hotel
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
06.2026 - Current
- Managed front desk guest arrivals at Talbot Hotel with warm, professional service.
- Oversaw reservation workflows in a hotel booking system, ensuring accuracy of guest records and seamless booking experiences.
- Resolved guest requests and complaints through calm, attentive communication, enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Handled incoming calls, documented messages, and efficiently transferred callers to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Coordinated room status updates between housekeeping and front office teams to support efficient operations.
Server/Bartender
The Talbot Seafood Bar
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
09.2024 - Current
- Crafted cocktails and poured drinks at a seafood bar, enhancing guest experience with attention to detail.
- Processed food and beverage orders through POS register system, ensuring accuracy and timely service.
- Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
- Processed payments and handled cash, cards, and receipts accurately.
- Restocked bar supplies and glassware, maintaining efficient service stations to support the team during busy shifts.
- Cleaned tables, wiped counters, and maintained sanitary guest areas.
- Effectively multitasked within a fast-paced environment.
Kitchen Assistant
The Talbot Seafood Bar
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Followed food safety standards in busy seafood kitchen shifts.
- Maintained clean prep areas and sanitized kitchen surfaces.
- Prepared seafood bar ingredients for daily kitchen service.
- Washed dishes, utensils, and cookware throughout service.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Energy Engineering
Atlantic Technological University
Galway10-2026
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Prioritization and multitasking skills
- Effective time management
- Cash and credit transaction processing
- Dining room coordination
- Efficient food running
- Classic cocktail crafting
- Bar inventory management
- Food safety compliance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Service-focused attitude
Certification
- Manual Handling
- HACCP
Timeline
Receptionist
The Talbot Hotel
06.2026 - Current
Server/Bartender
The Talbot Seafood Bar
09.2024 - Current
Kitchen Assistant
The Talbot Seafood Bar
05.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Energy Engineering
Atlantic Technological University