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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 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.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A detail-oriented and service-focused hospitality leader who thrives in a high-volume bar environment and brings a genuine passion for beverage and hospitality. You are a hands-on mentor who can lead by example, adapt quickly to changing business needs, and create an exceptional experience for both guests and team members.

You will oversee daily bar operations, develop and coach the beverage team, drive sales through thoughtful service and strategic selling, and work closely with the General Manager, culinary leadership, and hotel partners to ensure the continued success of Bar Sprezzatura. You have strong knowledge of cocktails, spirits, wine, and beer; exceptional financial acumen; an impeccable eye for detail; and a high level of professionalism.

What you bring to the table:

• Personal Attributes
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Gracious spirit of hospitality
  • Intellectual curiosity and emotional maturity
  • Passion for beverage, service, and creating memorable guest experiences
  • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of beverage and service education
  • 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
• Professional Attributes
  • 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

Requested Capabilities

• 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

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.

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.