Matthew Arevalo
Lindenhurst,NYMy
Summary
Efficient support in dining and bar environments, driving customer satisfaction and service excellence. Knowledgeable in food service protocols and bar maintenance, quickly adapting to fast-paced settings. Improved workflow efficiency and fostered collaboration with kitchen and bar staff to achieve service goals while upholding cleanliness and organization standards.
Overview
3
3
Languages
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Stand-Up Comedian
New York Comedy Club
New York, NY
05.2016 - Current
- Delivered jokes and showcased humor to foster a lively atmosphere and maximize audience enjoyment.
- Tailored jokes based on audience reactions to enhance engagement and deliver memorable performances
- Maintained professionalism while managing hecklers and difficult crowd members to ensure smooth performance.
- Posed for pictures with guests and excelled at improvisation and story-telling.
Lead Barback
Chinese tuxedo
New York, NY
03.2021 - 12.2021
- Supported bartenders during busy service at upscale Chinese Tuxedo cocktail bar.
- Restocked liquor, beer, wine, glassware, and bar tools for smooth service.
- Prepared garnishes, ice, syrups, and juices for handcrafted drinks.
- Managed deliveries from suppliers including unloading cases of beer, wine, liquor.
Food Runner
Manninos Italian kitchen and lounge
Commack, New York
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Delivered hot entrees from kitchen to dining room and lounge tables
- Verified dish accuracy against tickets before running plates to guests
- Coordinated with servers and kitchen staff during busy dinner service
- Supported front-of-house flow in Italian kitchen and lounge operations
Delivery Driver
Spassos pizzeria
Lindenhurst, New York
07.2018 - 09.2019
- Greeted customers and served fresh pizza, enhancing customer experience at pizza counter
- Prepared orders following Spassos menu standards
- Handled cash, card, and register transactions, ensuring accurate and efficient service during busy periods
- Delivered Spassos pizzeria orders to homes and businesses, maintaining timely service and customer satisfaction.
- Verified pizza, sides, and drinks against tickets before leaving store.
- Planned efficient routes for fast neighborhood deliveries.
Counter Server
Bagel Factory
Lindenhurst
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Greeted customers and served fresh bagels at Bagel Factory counter
- Prepared sandwiches and beverage orders following Bagel Factory menu standards
- Handled cash, card, and register transactions during busy service periods
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Film Production
Pace University
New York, NYSkills
- Bar inventory
- Garnish prep
- Supplier receiving
- Bar service
- Venue support
- Cleaning procedures
- Bar equipment use
- Beverage preparation
- Bartender support
- Customer service
- Food handling
- Schedule management
- Live entertainment
- Event coordination
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Quick thinking
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Clear communication
- Situational awareness
- Problem-solving
- FLUENT IN SPANISH/ENGLISH
- CONVERSATIONAL SIGN LANGUAGE
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Sign language
Limited
Timeline
Lead Barback
Chinese tuxedo
03.2021 - 12.2021
Food Runner
Manninos Italian kitchen and lounge
06.2020 - 09.2020
Delivery Driver
Spassos pizzeria
07.2018 - 09.2019
Stand-Up Comedian
New York Comedy Club
05.2016 - Current
Counter Server
Bagel Factory
09.2015 - 05.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Film Production
Pace University