Tavern Manager

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

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is one of the premier places to work in Northeast Florida, and we pride ourselves on delivering Forbes-level service and creating memorable experiences for our members and guests. We are seeking an energetic, hospitality-driven leader to join our Food & Beverage team as the Tavern Bar Manager.

What's in it for you?

• 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 Training
• Opportunity to Grow with an Industry-Leading Hospitality Organization

Position Summary

The Tavern Bar Manager is responsible for directing the daily operations of the Tavern and supporting other beverage outlets, cocktail receptions, hospitality events, and beverage-related functions as needed. This leader is responsible for delivering exceptional member and guest experiences, maintaining the highest standards of service and cleanliness, developing and leading a high-performing team, and maximizing beverage sales, profitability, and operational efficiency.

Essential 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.

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.

Why Ponte Vedra Inn & Club?

At Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our leaders, celebrate excellence, and provide opportunities for growth within one of Florida's most respected hospitality organizations. If you are passionate about hospitality, leadership, and creating exceptional experiences,

An Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-Free Workplace