Host - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready Llc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 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

Job summary

Makeready LLC’s Bar Sprezzatura in the Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR seeks a Host to warmly welcome guests, manage reservations, seat guests, and maintain a smooth dining room flow.

The ideal candidate is organized, friendly, with 1–3 years in fine dining, strong communication, and ability to multitask in a busy service environment.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and a team-first culture with opportunities to grow within Makeready’s hospitality family.

Qualifications

• Fine dining or casual fine dining high-volume experience.
• Strong communication skills, both spoken and on the phone.
• Experience with OpenTable, Seven Rooms, and register POS systems preferred.
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly.
• Ability to multitask and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations and seating for guests.
• Greet guests and guide them to their seats.
• Ensure a smooth flow in the dining room and set a hospitable tone.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Communication skills

OpenTable

SevenRooms

POS systems

Tools

OpenTable

SevenRooms

POS systems

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6866

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 a Host at Bar Sprezzatura, you are the first and last impression of the guest experience. With warmth, organization, and grace, you'll manage reservations, greet and seat guests, and ensure a seamless flow in the dining room while setting the tone for exceptional hospitality.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated hospitality professional who is organized, friendly, and passionate. You will be an integral part of our service team and the first point of contact for our guests. You are well-spoken and exude hospitality in person and on the phone. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, work well under pressure, and have a strong desire to learn.

What you bring to the table:

• 1-3 years' experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume atmosphere
• Exceptional communication skills
• Experience working with Open Table, Seven Rooms, and register POS systems preferred
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task
• At least 16 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.