Lead Host/Hostess

Inspired by the casual elegance of Italy, Bar Sprezzatura is a unique escape into Italian culture and cuisine. Located in the heart of downtown Portland at 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 a Lead Host at Bar Sprezzatura, you set the standard for hospitality at the door—overseeing the host team, managing reservations and guest flow, and ensuring every arrival and departure is handled with warmth, precision, and professionalism. You play a key role in shaping first impressions and creating seamless guest experiences.

Our Ideal candidate is:

A motivated hospitality professional who is organized, friendly, and passionate. You will be an integral part of our service team and the first point of contact for our guests. You are well-spoken and exude hospitality in person and on the phone. You have amazing attention to detail, work well as part of a team, work well under pressure, and have a strong desire to learn.

What you bring to the table:

• 1-3 years’ experience in a fine dining or casual fine dining high volume atmosphere

• Exceptional communication skills

• Experience working with Open Table, Seven Rooms, and register POS systems preferred

• Ability to learn and retain information quickly

• Intellectual curiosity

• Ability to work clean, organized, and as part of a team

• Ability to multi-task

• At least 16 years of age

• Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time

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.