Bar Operations Manager

Dream Golf•Nekoosa, WI

About The Position

Sand Valley is a golf resort and community settled gently upon 12,000 acres of rugged, pre-historic sand dunes in central Wisconsin. Here, residents and guests will find six world-class golf courses built in harmony with the land: Sand Valley, Mammoth Dunes, Sandbox, The Lido, Sedge Valley, and Commons. Founded in 2016 by brothers Michael and Chris Keiser, the resort is known for its friendly hospitality and a community of golf and outdoor enthusiasts who have been drawn to the raw beauty and serenity of the vast Wisconsin Wilderness. Beyond premier golf, Sand Valley is a year-round celebration of all the outdoors from fat-tire biking, hiking, and kayaking to ice hockey, skating, or a guided cold plunge. The resort now features a 13,000-square-foot Tennis Center with 16 grass tennis courts and the eleventh Court Tennis facility in the United States. Alongside soul-stirring golf and outdoor exploration, Sand Valley offers a variety of savory dining venues showcasing globally inspired and rustic Wisconsin cuisine. The Sand Valley team works together to create experiences of a lifetime by asking questions and sharing ideas. With authenticity and a hard-working attitude, Sand Valley helps guide guests through an immersive experience in Wisconsin's natural beauty and away from the demands of daily life. Position Summary The Bar Operations Manager oversees Mammoth Bar, ensuring a welcoming guest experience, strong service standards, and a supported, engaged team. Working alongside team members during service, this hands-on leader supports staffing and scheduling needs and collaborates closely with Food & Beverage leadership on menu development, guest satisfaction, and operational flow.

Requirements

Previous leadership experience in bar or Food & Beverage operations required.
Strong working knowledge of bar service, beverage programs, and guest-facing hospitality.
Experience hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and developing team members.
Proven ability to lead with professionalism and steady judgment during service.
Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a guest-first approach.
Working knowledge of responsible alcohol service standards, beverage quality expectations, inventory support, and POS systems preferred.
Professional demeanor, dependable work habits, and a positive, team-focused approach.
Completion of Learn2Serve training for alcohol service, food handling, and tobacco prior to or within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of responsible alcohol service standards, beverage quality expectations, inventory support, and POS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day operations of Mammoth Bar to deliver a consistent, welcoming guest experience.
Uphold service standards and lead by example during peak periods, maintaining pace, professionalism, and hospitality.
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and develop bar team members with clear expectations and ongoing feedback.
Create schedules and manage daily staffing coverage to support service needs and team member well-being.
Partner with Food & Beverage leadership on beverage menu development, seasonal offerings, and product selection.
Ensure beverage quality, presentation, and responsible alcohol service are consistently upheld.
Support inventory management, ordering, par levels, and cost awareness to maintain efficient operations.
Oversee beverage controls, including cash handling practices and key security.
Maintain cleanliness, organization, and compliance with food safety and operational standards.
Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team and assist with restaurant operations as needed.