Tavern Bar Manager: Elevate Guest Experience

Ponte-Vedra-Inn-; Sawgrass (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

401(k) Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Resort Privileges

Uniforms & Dry Cleaning

Professional Development

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida seeks an energetic Tavern Bar Manager to direct daily Tavern operations, support other beverage outlets, and lead hospitality events, delivering outstanding member and guest experiences.

You will build a high-performing team, maximize beverage sales and profitability, maintain high cleanliness standards, and foster strong relationships with members, guests, vendors, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club in Northeast Florida seeks an energetic Tavern Bar Manager to direct daily Tavern operations, support other beverage outlets, and lead hospitality events, delivering outstanding member and guest experiences.

You will build a high-performing team, maximize beverage sales and profitability, maintain high cleanliness standards, and foster strong relationships with members, guests, vendors, and colleagues.