Captain/Sommelier - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready-LL; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & PTO exchange

Medical/Dental/Vision

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet Insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura at the Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR is seeking a Captain/Sommelier to lead our wine program, educate guests, and mentor the service team in a high-volume fine dining environment. You will guide staff education, manage inventory, assist with tableside service, and make expert wine recommendations to elevate every dining experience, while maintaining teamwork and composure under pressure.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in fine dining, strong communication, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• 3–4 years’ experience in fine dining or casual fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 3 years dining room experience.
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and wine knowledge with a CMS Level 1 certification or another service-based certification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a service POS
• Knowledge of state and local regulations around serving and selling alcohol
• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead our wine program and educate staff to deliver exceptional service
• Mentor the service team and manage staff development
• Oversee inventory management and par levels for wine and beverages
• Assist with tableside service and provide expert wine recommendations
• Elevate the dining experience through deep knowledge and attention to detail
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house to ensure seamless guest experience

Skills

Wine knowledge

Inventory management

Staff education

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Team leadership

Education

CMS Level 1 certification

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 6843

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:

TheCaptain/Sommelier at Bar Sprezzatura is a passionate and professional beverage expert and Service leader who leads our wine program while educating and inspiring guests and mentoring the service team. You’ll guide staff education, manage inventory, Assist with Tableside service make expert wine recommendations, and elevate the dining experience with your deep knowledge and attention to detail. This role requires teamwork, adaptability under pressure, and a commitment to staff development in a high-volume fine dining environment.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated beverage and service professional who is organized, passionate, and professional. You will be a leading part of our team with a passion for educating and enthralling your guests and motivating and mentoring the service team. You have amazing attention to detail and an expansive knowledge of wine. You work well as part of a team, work well under pressure, and have experience in inventory management. You have a strong desire to learn and take a leading role in staff education and development.

What you bring to the table:

• 3-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 3 years dining room experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and wine knowledge with a CMS Level 1 certification or another service-based certification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a service POS
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment
• Knowledge of state and local regulations around serving and selling alcohol
• 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.