ETHAN CANTUNA
Asbury Park,NJ
Summary
High performing craft focused bartender with around nine years of experience in high volume, detail driven bar programs. Skilled in creating refined, guest driven cocktails while maintaining speed, precision, and consistency under pressure. Proven ability to lead teams, train staff, and drive sales through hospitality. Strong knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer, with a focus on memorable guest experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
GABRIELLA'S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
Middletown, NJ
03.2025 - Current
- Deliver elevated cocktail and wine service in a high-volume fine-dining environment.
- Consistently drive sales through strategic upselling and personalized guest experiences.
- Skilled in advanced bar techniques including batching, fat washing, and ISI foam preparation.
- Maintain exceptional station organization and prep efficiency to ensure seamless service.
- Crafted signature cocktails and customized drinks to enhance guest satisfaction.
- Executed bottle service procedures to enhance guest satisfaction.
Bartender
PORTA
Asbury Park, NJ
05.2018 - 08.2025
- Promoted from busser and food runner to lead barback and bartender.
- Trained new hires and led opening procedures for high-traffic shifts.
- Maintained consistency across signature cocktail builds and custom orders.
- Excelled in high-volume craft service, and late night scene.
- Assisted with ordering, stock rotation, and service well setup.
Production Assistant
MAIDEN COFFEE ROASTERS
Neptune, NJ
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Roasted and blended custom coffee profiles for retail and wholesale clients.
- Managed packaging, order fulfillment, and flavor quality control.
Bartender
CENTRADA
Red Bank, NJ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Bartended at a high-end tequila-focused cocktail bar.
- Provided curated agave spirit education to guests.
- Supported service bar operations and floor team needs.
Stage Crew Support
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
Holmdel, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with stage setup, teardown, and event logistics for large-scale concerts.
- Operated efficiently under tight schedules and live-event stress.
Expo & Busser
BRICKWALL TAVERN & TAP
Asbury Park, NJ
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Ensured fast-paced food delivery and expo communication between FOH and BOH.
- Supported seamless kitchen-to-floor operations during peak hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jackson Liberty High School
Jackson, NJ06.2019
Skills
- Craft Cocktails & Mixology Inventory & Ordering
- Hospitality & Upselling High-Volume Bar Service
- Cash Handling & POS (Toast)
- Memory Retention Fluent in English & Spanish
Certification
eTIPS Certified – Responsible Service of Alcohol
COMPETITIONS
- Drumshanbo Negroni Competition
- Fords Gin Fizz Competition
- Absolut Espresso Martini Competition
Timeline
Bartender
GABRIELLA'S ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
03.2025 - Current
Production Assistant
MAIDEN COFFEE ROASTERS
05.2023 - 12.2024
Bartender
CENTRADA
03.2023 - 06.2023
Stage Crew Support
PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bartender
PORTA
05.2018 - 08.2025
Expo & Busser
BRICKWALL TAVERN & TAP
05.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Jackson Liberty High School