Assistant General Manager - Bar Sprezzatura

Crockett Hotel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PTO / PTO exchange

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k with company match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Makeready LLC operates Bar Sprezzatura at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR. The Assistant General Manager will support the Kitchen and Dining Room teams, reporting to the General Manager and Executive Chef. You will lead front of house operations, mentor staff, and help drive sales, guest satisfaction and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes cost controls, staff development, and maintaining the standards of a fine dining, two-star Michelin-inspired establishment.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine; Somm certification a plus.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Experience with inventory, cost controls and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and safety/hygiene protocols.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work 40+ hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee front of house operations and guest service standards.
• Collaborate with General Manager and Executive Chef on operations.
• Develop and train staff to meet restaurant objectives.
• Monitor costs, staffing, and performance metrics to drive profitability.
• Uphold safety, sanitation, and culinary quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Hospitality knowledge

Communication

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Staff development

Mentoring

HR knowledge

Safety hygiene

Italian cuisine knowledge

Education

Hospitality degree

Management certification

Tools

POS systems

Excel

HR systems

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6800

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the historic Heathman Hotel, Bar Sprezzatura is a bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night. Whether enjoying a bustling meal, an aperitivo, or savory snacks, guests are transported to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.

About the Role:

As the Assistant General Manager at Bar Sprezzatura, you will provide administrative, technical and analytical support to the Kitchen and Dining Room Management teams, under the supervision of the General Manager and Executive Chef. This position will collaborate with internal and external partners to accomplish all administrative tasks relating to the organization and business operation of the restaurant. The Assistant General Manager contributes to the planning, organization, and training necessary to achieve restaurant objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, communication and awareness, guest service and satisfaction, food quality and compliance.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A detail-oriented Hospitality leader who will be a hands-on mentor in the dining room with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and create an amazing experience for both our guests and our staff. You will assist in leading all front of house operations, providing insight and guidance to every member of the team, working closely with the general manger and corporate operations teams to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in service, guest recovery, inventory management, an impeccable eye for detail, a high level of professionalism, and can execute the standards of a 2-star Michelin establishment

What you bring to the table:

• Personal Attributes
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Gracious spirit of hospitality
• Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
• Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of food and service education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
• Professional Attributes
• Advanced knowledge of Food and Wine. Level 1 Somm certification a big+
• Knowledge of financial reporting and ability to analyze data
• Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
• Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and interns
• 4 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 1 years in a leadership role
• Basic knowledge of Italian Cuisine
• Hospitality degree preferred
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
• Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
• Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week

As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority.

We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively.

Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.