Restaurant Manager

The MINA Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura in Portland, part of The MINA Group, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead the dining room with a hands-on approach, mentoring staff and driving hospitality, service quality, and sales. You will partner with the GM and AGM to elevate guest experiences and uphold the standards of a 1-star Michelin establishment.

Ideal candidates bring leadership in front-of-house operations, staff training, and a refined sense of hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 1 years in a leadership role
• Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
• Experience in staff training and strategic selling techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead front of house operations and mentor staff to drive service excellence
• Develop guest relations and ensure operational success with high hospitality standards
• Collaborate with GM and AGM to train staff and drive sales

Skills

Exceptional communication

Organizational skills

Hospitality mindset

Staff development

Team leadership

Job description

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 Restaurant Manager at Bar Sprezzatura, you will be a hands-on leader in the dining room, driving service excellence, sales, and team development. Working alongside the GM and AGM, you’ll mentor staff, foster guest relations, and ensure operational success with the highest standards and level of hospitality.

Our Ideal Candidate is

A service focused 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, driving sales, staff training, guest relations, and working closely with the general manager and assistant GM to further the success of the restaurant. You have expertise in service, multi-tasking, front door operations, an impeccable eye for detail, a high level of professionalism, and can execute the standards of a 1-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 Sommelier certification a big+
  • Familiarity of financial reporting and inventory procedures
  • Have a strong eye towards development both personal and for your team
  • Desire to teach and mentor both your staff and interns
• Basic Qualifications
  • 2 years’ experience in a fine dining high volume restaurant, with at least 1 years in a leadership role
  • Knowledge of safety and hygiene protocols
  • Experience in staff training and strategic selling techniques
  • Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
  • Have the stamina to work in excess of 40 hours per week

Salary Range

• 55,000-60,000/yr

The Mina Group, LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and other aspects of employment, please contact Mina Group Human Resources by emailing [e-mail].