Lead Bartender - Bar Sprezzatura

About the Role

Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine, located 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 charm of coastal Italy.

The Lead Bartender at Bar Sprezzatura is a motivated, organized, and passionate beverage professional who leads our bar team with expertise and creativity. You’ll craft exceptional cocktails, educate and inspire staff, manage inventory and beverage costs, and elevate the guest experience with your deep knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the bar team with expertise and creativity
• Craft exceptional cocktails
• Educate and inspire staff
• Manage inventory and beverage costs
• Elevate the guest experience through deep knowledge of spirits, wine, and beer
• Develop recipes and promote staff education
• Assist with promotions and social media marketing (a plus)

Requirements

• 3-5 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high-volume bar or restaurant
• Exceptional communication skills
• Expansive food and beverage knowledge
• Experience in recipe development, inventory management, and staff education
• Intellectual curiosity and 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
• Wide range of additional ancillary benefits