Server

The MINA Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,857,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Company-matched 401k

Student loan repayment program

Wide range of additional benefits

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura in Downtown Portland, within the Heathman Hotel, seeks a Server to elevate dining with in-depth knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails. You will be a hospitality ambassador, delivering flawless service and creating memorable experiences for every guest.

Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in fine dining, exceptional communication, and a passion for teamwork. Must be 18+, able to stand for extended periods, and proficient with a POS and Microsoft tools.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining atmosphere.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Extensive food and wine knowledge.
• Intellectual curiosity.
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team.
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a POS and Microsoft based Computer system.
• At least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Deliver world-class dining experiences and memorable moments for guests.
• Provide expert knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails with personalized recommendations.
• Act as an ambassador of hospitality and maintain high standards of service.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Exceptional communication skills

Food and wine knowledge

Intellectual curiosity

Teamwork

Math skills / POS

Age 18+

Tools

POS system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of Downtown Portland 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 role of the Server goes far beyond taking orders—it is about creating memorable, world-class dining experiences for every guest. Servers embody the spirit of hospitality, combining deep knowledge of food, wine, and cocktails with intuitive, gracious service. They act as ambassadors of our hospitality philosophy, anticipating guest needs, curating personalized recommendations, and delivering flawless execution that reflects the high standards of fine dining. Above all, Servers are passionate storytellers who bring the restaurant’s culinary vision to life while fostering genuine connections with guests.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A hospitality minded professional who delights in exceeding guests’ expectations and creating memorable moments. You will be an integral part of our service team with a natural inclination towards organization and eloquence. With your laser sharp attention to detail, you will strive to improve yourself and your peers every day.

What you bring to the table:

• 2-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining atmosphere
• Exceptional communication skills
• Extensive food and wine knowledge
• Intellectual curiosity
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a POS and Microsoft based Computer system
• At least 18 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

• accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• medical/dental/vision benefits
• maternity/paternity leave
• pet insurance
• company-matched dependent care & 401k
• student loan repayment program
• a 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.