Bar Manager - Bar Sprezzatura

Makeready LLC•Portland, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

As the Bar Manager at Bar Sprezzatura, you will be a hands-on leader responsible for all aspects of bar operations, beverage service, and team development. Working closely with the General Manager and restaurant leadership, you’ll lead the bar team, drive beverage sales, maintain exceptional service standards, and create an energetic and welcoming guest experience. You will play a key role in developing the beverage program, managing inventory and costs, training and mentoring the team, and ensuring that every cocktail, aperitivo, and beverage experience reflects the spirit of Bar Sprezzatura and the standards of Mina Group.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in a high-volume cocktail bar, upscale restaurant, hotel bar, or fine dining environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Extensive knowledge of classic and contemporary cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer
Experience managing beverage inventory and controlling beverage costs
Experience training and developing bartenders and bar staff
Knowledge of safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service protocols
Working knowledge of HR practices and labor laws
Strong computer skills and familiarity with restaurant POS and inventory systems
Ability to frequently lift up to 40 pounds
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Gracious spirit of hospitality
Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
Passion for beverage, service, and creating memorable guest experiences
Ability to work clean, organized, and lead a team
Strong sense of ownership and accountability
Ability to remain calm, composed, and solutions-oriented in a high-volume environment
Advanced knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and beverage service
Strong understanding of beverage cost, inventory controls, purchasing, and menu pricing
Experience developing and implementing beverage programs and seasonal menus
Proven ability to drive beverage sales through training and strategic selling
Experience with financial reporting, labor management, and cost controls
Strong knowledge of responsible alcohol service and applicable regulations
Have a strong eye toward development, both personally and for your team
Desire to teach, mentor, and develop bartenders and future hospitality leaders
Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, restaurant, hotel, and corporate partners

Nice To Haves

Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of beverage and service education

Responsibilities

Oversee daily bar operations
Develop and coach the beverage team
Drive sales through thoughtful service and strategic selling
Work closely with the General Manager, culinary leadership, and hotel partners to ensure the continued success of Bar Sprezzatura
Develop the beverage program
Manage inventory and costs
Train and mentor the team
Ensure every cocktail, aperitivo, and beverage experience reflects the spirit of Bar Sprezzatura and the standards of Mina Group