Luxury Tavern Bar Manager: Lead Service & Beverage Excellence

Gate Hospitality Group; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Resort Privileges & Discounts

Complimentary Uniforms & Dry Cleaning

Professional Development & Leadership 

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida seeks a Tavern Bar Manager to lead daily Tavern operations and support other beverage outlets. You will deliver exceptional member and guest experiences, maintain top service standards, and drive profitability through a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include staff development, inventory controls, event support, and compliance with health and service standards, with opportunities to grow within a premier hospitality organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Head Bartender, Bar Manager, or Beverage Supervisor in a full-service restaurant, luxury resort, hotel, country club, or private club environment.
• Fine dining and banquet experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Working knowledge of beverage inventory management, purchasing, cost controls, labor management, and financial reporting.
• Experience utilizing Point of Sale (POS) systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Tavern and support additional beverage outlets as needed.
• Recruit, train, coach, schedule, and develop bartenders, servers, and support staff.
• Conduct daily lineups and ongoing training focused on service excellence, product knowledge, and operational standards.
• Ensure exceptional member and guest satisfaction through visible leadership and proactive engagement.
• Maintain high standards of appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety throughout all beverage operations.
• Manage beverage inventory, ordering, receiving, storage, and product controls.
• Conduct monthly inventories and utilize reporting to manage beverage costs and profitability.
• Monitor labor expenses and staffing levels to achieve budget goals while maintaining service standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, guests, vendors, and team members.
• Support beverage programming, promotions, seasonal offerings, and special events.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, health regulations, and responsible alcohol service standards.
• Assist with beverage operations throughout the resort as business demands require.

Job description

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida seeks a Tavern Bar Manager to lead daily Tavern operations and support other beverage outlets. You will deliver exceptional member and guest experiences, maintain top service standards, and drive profitability through a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include staff development, inventory controls, event support, and compliance with health and service standards, with opportunities to grow within a premier hospitality organization.