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Matthew Cantafio

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Proactive Bartender/Server and Pizza Maker with extensive experience in high-volume environments, cash handling, and maintaining clean, organized workspaces. Skilled in preparing specialty cocktails, knowledgeable in liquor, beer, and wine, and adept at efficient kitchen operations. Brings strong customer service expertise and a commitment to health and safety compliance.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender / Server

PTG Caterers
06.2015 - Current
  • 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.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.

Pizza Maker

Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza
11.2020 - 08.2021
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Rolled and shaped dough to correct sizes and shapes based on orders to fit in oven and cook evenly.
  • Learned and memorized menu items and specials to provide accurate and up-to-date information to kitchen staff.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline kitchen operations and maintain timely order fulfillment.

Bartender / Server

For Pete's Sake
09.2018 - 09.2019
  • Supported special events through attentive service, adapting quickly to varying needs of guests or clients.
  • Learned all specialty cocktails and all of the local craft beers on tap
  • Had full knowledge of menu and all food specials
  • Broke down the bar and cleaned the restaurant at closing

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Catholic University of America
Washington D.C
05.2011

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer Service
  • Liquor, beer, and wine knowledge
  • Highly reliable
  • Outgoing Personality
  • Customer service expertise
  • Organizational ability
  • Responsible Alcohol Service

Timeline

Pizza Maker

Anthony's Coal Fire Pizza
11.2020 - 08.2021

Bartender / Server

For Pete's Sake
09.2018 - 09.2019

Bartender / Server

PTG Caterers
06.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - History

The Catholic University of America

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