09/19/2026
Meet the faces behind the food, drinks, and hospitality at Packard Tavern! 👋 We are so incredibly lucky to have this management team leading the charge. From the kitchen to the bar and everywhere in between, they work tirelessly to make sure every visit is one to remember. Swipe to get to know them! 👉
Meet Chris, our General Manager! With 24 years of experience, his favorite part of the restaurant industry has always remained the same: watching how great food and beverages can bring people together from all over the world, regardless of their differences.
🍽️ Go-to Dish: DemKota Ribeye
🍸 Favorite Cocktail: Martinez
Next time you’re here, be sure to say hi to the guy who keeps it all running smoothly!
Meet Ashley, our incredible Service Manager! Over her 14 years in the industry, Ashley’s absolute favorite part of the job has always been the people. To her, wonderful regulars become true friends, and peers and mentors become family.
🍽️ Go-to Dish: French Dip
🥃 Favorite Cocktail: Melting NY Sour (from our sister concept Sea Level NC!)
We are so lucky to have Ashley's heart for hospitality leading our team.
Say hello to Azure, our Beverage Director and Bar Manager at Packard Tavern and at Sea Level NC ! 🥂 Azure has been in the industry for 25 years, getting her start handing out menus at her aunt’s restaurant at a young age. She loves that this business keeps her sharp, bringing a brand new challenge to solve every single day.
🍽️ Go-to Dish: Oysters & Ch*****ne (it's the exact pairing that made her want to join our High Tide Hospitality restaurant group!)
🍸 Favorite Cocktail: Corner Booth
Stop by the bar this week and let Azure pour you something special! 🍾
Introducing DJ, our Executive Chef! Chef DJ brings 20 years of culinary experience to the Packard Tavern + Sea Level NC kitchen. For him, this industry is all about the family you create along the way, the unforgettable memories that great food provides, and the incredible expression of talent you get to experience.
🍽️ Go-to Dish: Beef Tartare with Bone Marrow Aioli, or the Chicken Packard
🥃 Favorite Cocktail: Corner Booth
Come taste the passion and talent Chef DJ brings to every single plate! 🍽️
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