Zachary Quinones
New York City,NY
Summary
Bartender with 10 years of high-volume experience across New York City hospitality, known for fast, efficient, and precise service in high-energy environments. Strong with stress management, difficult guest interaction, cocktail production, POS operations, ID verification, and maintaining a clean, compliant bar. Passionate about music, nightlife energy, and creating a memorable guest experience.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender
Lex Yard, Waldorf Astoria New York
New York, NY
06.2025 - Current
- Provide polished service in a luxury setting while bringing calm, efficiency, and precise execution.
Bartender
Panorama Room
New York, NY
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Produced cocktails quickly and accurately in a fast-paced rooftop setting with strong guest flow.
Bartender
Portrait Bar, Fifth Avenue Hotel
New York, NY
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Balanced speed, precision, and elevated hospitality in a high-expectation bar program.
Head Bartender
Island Oyster
New York, NY
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Supported high-volume seasonal service and helped drive efficient team execution during rushes.
Bartender
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges
New York, NY
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Executed high-standard cocktail service while staying organized and composed under pressure.
Bartender
Cafe Boulud
New York, NY
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Handled beverage and floor service in a polished fine-dining setting with speed and attention to detail.
Bartender
DeauxAve
Boston, MA
04.2016 - 12.2018
- Delivered fast, consistent service during busy shifts while maintaining strong guest engagement.
Bartender
Trump Hotel / Koi Soho (The Dominick)
New York, NY
06.2014 - 01.2016
- Built strong bar fundamentals in a demanding high-volume hotel and restaurant environment.
Education
Bachelor's Degree -
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MA01-2018
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Hayes High School
Bronx, NY01-2013
Skills
- High-volume bartending
- Cocktail preparation
- POS systems
- ID verification
- Inventory support
- Guest handling
- Nightlife hospitality
- Team collaboration
- Stress management
Certification
- TIPS On-Premise
- NY ATAP On-Premise
- NYC DOH Food Protection Certificate - In Progress
References
- Jess Bendig, Head Bartender, Bar Primi / NoHo Hospitality, 14693609623
- Darryl Chan, Beverage Director, NoHo Hospitality, darryl@thefifthavenuehospitality.com, 15168058884
Timeline
Bartender
Lex Yard, Waldorf Astoria New York
06.2025 - Current
Bartender
Portrait Bar, Fifth Avenue Hotel
10.2023 - 04.2024
Head Bartender
Island Oyster
04.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender
Panorama Room
03.2023 - 09.2024
Bartender
The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges
06.2021 - 07.2023
Bartender
Cafe Boulud
09.2018 - 03.2020
Bartender
DeauxAve
04.2016 - 12.2018
Bartender
Trump Hotel / Koi Soho (The Dominick)
06.2014 - 01.2016
Bachelor's Degree -
Berklee College of Music
High School Diploma -
Cardinal Hayes High School