Restaurant Manager - Bar Sprezzatura

Crockett Hotel; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

wide range of additional ancillary ben

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura, located in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, seeks a Restaurant Manager to lead the dining room with hands-on style, drive service excellence, sales, and team development.

You will mentor staff, foster guest relations, and partner with the GM/AGM to sustain the highest standards of hospitality.

A background in fine dining, strong leadership, and a passion for teaching is essential; Level 1 Sommelier is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience in fine dining high-volume restaurant.
• At least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Sommelier Level 1 certification a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dining room service and drive hospitality excellence.
• Mentor staff and develop team performance.
• Collaborate with GM/AGM to maintain the highest standards of hospitality.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Hospitality

Staff coaching

Leadership

Adaptability

FOH operations

Attention to detail

Job description

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Full Time Heathman Hotel, Portland, OR, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 6801

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 your staff
• 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

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.

• accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• medical/dental/vision benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• pet insurance
• company-matched dependent care & 401k
• student loan repayment program
• wide range of additional ancillary benefits

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.