Barback - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready LLC; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

accommodating PTO/PTO exchange

medical/dental/vision benefits

maternity/paternity leave

pet insurance

company-matched dependent care & 401k

student loan repayment program

a wide range of additional ancillary)-

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura at The Heathman Hotel in Portland seeks a Barback to support the bar team, maintain organization, restock supplies, and assist with preparation to ensure seamless service.

The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, and works well in a team under pressure, with 1-3 years in fine dining or high-volume bars and a passion for beverage service.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Strong beverage knowledge.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time.
• Are the minimum age to serve alcohol.
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.

Responsibilities

• Support bar team and ensure seamless service.
• Maintain bar organization, restock supplies, and assist with preparation.
• Help bartenders deliver world-class cocktails and hospitality.

Skills

Experience 1-3 years in fine dining/hi

Exceptional communication skills

Strong beverage knowledge

Ability to learn quickly

Team player

Lift 40 pounds

Stand/walk extended periods

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

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:

At Bar Sprezzatura, the Barback plays a vital role in supporting the bar team and ensuring seamless service. Responsible for maintaining bar organization, restocking supplies, and assisting with preparation, the Barback helps create an environment where bartenders can focus on delivering world-class cocktails and hospitality. This role requires energy, teamwork, and attention to detail, making it an essential part of the guest experience.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated beverage professional who is organized, friendly, and professional. You will be an integral part of our bar team with a passion for beverage and varied experience in the restaurant industry. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, and work well under pressure. You have a strong desire to learn and grow as a beverage professional.

What you bring to the table:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant


• Exceptional communication skills


• Strong beverage knowledge


• Ability to learn and retain information quickly


• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team


• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time


• Are the minimum age to serve alcohol


• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

• accommodating PTO/PTO exchange


• medical/dental/vision benefits


• maternity/paternity leave


• pet insurance


• company-matched dependent care & 401k


• student loan repayment program


• 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.