Captain - BSPZ

About the Role

Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine, located in the heart of downtown Portland in the historic Heathman Hotel. A bustling lunch spot by day and aperitivo and cicchetti bar at night, we transport guests to a world where timeless traditions meet the vibrant, sun-kissed charm of coastal Italy.

The Captain/Sommelier at Bar Sprezzatura is a passionate and professional beverage expert and service leader who leads our wine program while educating and inspiring guests and mentoring the service team. You’ll guide staff education, manage inventory, assist with tableside service, make expert wine recommendations, and elevate the dining experience with your deep knowledge and attention to detail. This role requires teamwork, adaptability under pressure, and a commitment to staff development in a high-volume fine dining environment.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated beverage and service professional who is organized, passionate, and professional. You will be a leading part of our team with a passion for educating and enthralling guests and motivating and mentoring the service team. You have amazing attention to detail and an expansive knowledge of wine. You work well as part of a team, thrive under pressure, and have experience in inventory management. You possess a strong desire to learn and take a leading role in staff education and development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the wine program
• Educate and inspire guests and service team members
• Guide staff education and development
• Manage inventory
• Assist with tableside service
• Provide expert wine recommendations
• Elevate the dining experience with deep knowledge and attention to detail

Requirements

• 3-4 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high-volume restaurant, with at least 3 years dining room experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and wine knowledge with a CMS Level 1 certification or another service-based certification
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent basic math skills and ability to operate a service POS
• Intellectual curiosity and motivation to progress in a fine dining environment
• Knowledge of state and local regulations around serving and selling alcohol
• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team
• Ability to move and lift 40 pounds at a time
• At least 21 years of age
• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

Benefits

• Accommodating PTO/PTO exchange
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance
• Company-matched dependent care & 401k
• Student loan repayment program
• A wide range of additional ancillary benefits