Bar Manager - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready LLC•Portland, OR

About The Position

Bar Sprezzatura, located in the historic Heathman Hotel, is an Italian-inspired restaurant and bar serving lunch by day and aperitivo and cicchetti in the evening. The Bar Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for bar operations, beverage service, and team development. Working closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership, the manager leads the bar team, drives beverage sales, maintains service standards, and creates a welcoming guest experience. The role helps develop the beverage program, manages inventory and costs, trains and mentors team members, and ensures beverage experiences reflect Bar Sprezzatura and Mina Group standards. The manager oversees daily operations, develops the beverage team, and collaborates with the General Manager, culinary leadership, and hotel partners to support the restaurant's success. Makeready offers eligible team members a variety of benefits and perks. The company describes itself as an equal opportunity workplace and employer committed to an inclusive environment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in a high-volume cocktail bar, upscale restaurant, hotel bar, or fine dining environment, including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Extensive or advanced knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service.
Experience managing beverage inventory and controlling beverage costs.
Experience training and developing bartenders and bar staff.
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service protocols, and applicable regulations.
Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws.
Strong computer skills and familiarity with restaurant POS and inventory systems.
Strong communication and organizational skills, a service-focused approach, and the ability to lead by example.
Strong understanding of beverage costs, inventory controls, purchasing, and menu pricing.
Experience with financial reporting, labor management, and cost controls.
Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, restaurant, hotel, and corporate partners.
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to remain calm, composed, and solutions-oriented in a high-volume environment.

Nice To Haves

Not specified.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily bar operations and beverage service.
Lead, train, coach, and develop bartenders and other beverage team members.
Drive beverage sales through thoughtful service, training, and strategic selling.
Develop and implement beverage programs and seasonal menus.
Manage beverage inventory, purchasing, menu pricing, and cost controls.
Manage labor and financial reporting.
Maintain exceptional service standards and create a welcoming guest experience.
Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service protocols, and applicable regulations.
Collaborate with the General Manager, culinary leadership, restaurant and hotel partners, and corporate partners.