Supervisor Bar

Sage Restaurant Group

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 34,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Transit discount

Hotel employee rates

Sage discounts

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

401K

Referral bonus

Job summary

The Bidwell Marriott Portland is seeking a Bar Supervisor to oversee daily bar operations, ensuring top-notch guest service and adherence to safety and budget guidelines. The role supports bartenders, servers, and leadership with drink quality and inventory control.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years in a related hospitality role, strong communication, and knowledge of bar operations and liquor laws. This is a regular full-time position at our Portland venue with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

1–2 years in a related hospitality role.
Strong communication skills and professionalism.
Knowledge of liquor laws and bar operations.

Responsibilities

Make and serve drinks following guidelines and safety controls as prescribed by policy.
Provide cordial, efficient guest service and maintain guest satisfaction.
Ring guest checks and process payments as per policies.
Maintain liquor pars and comply with state liquor laws.
Ensure bar equipment is in good working order.
Assist in induction of new staff and support leadership on drink recipes.

Skills

Food & beverage management

Guest service

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Why us?

At The Bidwell Marriott Portland, you’re not just joining a hotel—you’re stepping into a

space that reflects the soul of the city. Located on Portland’s storied Broadway

Avenue, we blend warm, good-natured hospitality with an independent spirit that

celebrates curiosity, comfort, and connection.

Our team thrives on crafting personalized guest experiences rooted in authenticity and

care. Whether it’s greeting a guest like an old friend, recommending a local hidden

gem, or simply making someone’s day a little easier—we lead with heart, attention,

and purpose. We believe in meaningful work, shared pride, and a culture where every

voice matters.

Working at The Bidwell means being part of a team that’s both relaxed and refined. We

live and lead at the intersection of downtown culture and Northwest nature—creating

a sanctuary in the center of it all. It’s a place to grow, contribute, and build something

together that’s truly unique to Portland.

As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we’re anchored by a shared mission to enrich lives,

one experience at a time. We encourage independent thinking, value diversity of

thought, and invest in your development—because we know that when you thrive, so

do we.

Join us at The Bidwell—where good-natured hospitality meets purpose, place, and

possibility.

Job Overview

The Bar supervisor is responsible for assisting with bar operations, ensuring that customers receive the best service possible, upholding a constant level of staff productivity, ensuring that the bar’s budget is not exceeded and maintaining health and safety standards within the bar.

Responsibilities

Make and serve drinks to guests and cocktail servers following established guidelines, procedures and policies regarding beverage and safety controls as prescribed by company standards.
Perform all guest contact activities in a cordial, efficient and professional manner; maintaining a commitment to guest satisfaction.
Ring guest checks collect cash and process credits and room charges in the exact manner outlined by company policies and procedures.
Complete liquor requisitions and supply lists. Know and comply with state liquor laws.
Ensure established pars are maintained.
Perform all side work duties according to side work schedules.
Collaborate with restaurant leadership on drink recipes and product specifications
Assist in taking inventories
Ensure that all Bar equipment is in good working order
Assist in the induction of new staff
Follow all cash handling procedures and ensure all staff are following them correctly

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school education or equivalent.

Experience

Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills

Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession. This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or complex problems and food and beverage management.Must have excellent oral communication for communicating with guests and associates, issuing instructions and communicating policies.Excellent comprehension for assisting with guest and associate matters. Interpreting instructions from superiors.Excellent vision required for seating guests, expediting food, cleaning equipment, reading floor plans, charts, and schedules.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to lift, push, pull and carry tables, chairs, trays, plates, and chaffing dishes on a daily basis, 20 -40 lbs.
Bending -Bend to pick up dropped items as needed. Bend to assist in serving food or getting supplies.
No kneeling required.
Mobility -95% of shift covering all areas of outlets supervising.
Continuous standing to assist at hostess station -minimal stationary standing. Climbing stairs -varies by location.No driving required.

Benefits

$50 discounted Tri-Met monthly pass or parking option
Drastically reduced hotel rates for you and your friends & family at Marriott Hotels
Sage Restaurant Concepts discounts (The Original Dinerant, Departure, Urban Farmer)
Paid paid time off
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Referral Bonus Eligible
401K