Bartender - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready-LL; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

401k

PTO exchange

Job summary

Makeready LLC’s Bar Sprezzatura in the Heathman Hotel, Portland, seeks a Bartender who creates impeccable cocktails and a welcoming guest experience. You are a storyteller at the bar, blending technical skill with hospitality, and you lead by example in a high-volume setting.

Ideal candidates have 2–4 years of experience in fine dining or busy bars, exceptional communication, broad beverage knowledge, and the ability to educate staff. The role emphasizes teamwork and elevating every guest moment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or high-volume bar/restaurant.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Expansive knowledge of spirits, wine and beer.
• Experience in beverage recipe development and staff education.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Must be 21+ years old and able to stand for extended periods; lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Deliver impeccable cocktails, warm hospitality, and engaging guest experiences at the bar.
• Educate and lead beverage teammates while maintaining high standards.
• Maintain beverage knowledge and consistency in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Beverage knowledge

Beverage recipe development

Team leadership

Stamina / physical endurance

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6846

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 Bartenderis more than a drink maker—they are a storyteller, a host, and a craftsperson. Responsible for delivering impeccable cocktails, warm hospitality, and an engaging guest experience, the Bartender embodies our standards of excellence while fostering connection at the bar. This role requires creativity, precision, and a passion for elevating every moment, ensuring each guest feels both welcomed and inspired.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated beverage professional who is organized, friendly, and passionate. You will be an integral part of our beverage team with a passion for educating and
enthralling our guests. You have amazing attention to detail, and expansive knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. You work well as part of a team, work well under pressure and have a strong desire to learn and be a leader among your peers.

What you bring to the table:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume bar or restaurant
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and beverage knowledge
• Experience in beverage recipe development and staff education
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

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.