Conference Services Manager

Restaurant Associates; Weehawken (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates in Weehawken, NJ, is seeking a Conference Services Manager to lead guest experiences in a premier corporate dining and conference environment. This on-site role requires delivering elevated service, operational excellence, and financial performance across events.

The position emphasizes managing teams, coordinating event logistics, and maintaining quality standards while supporting a fast-paced call center operations and five-days-a-week on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of supervisory experience in conference center dining, hotel F&B, or premium hospitality operations.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with hospitality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all conference center operations, including meetings, breaks, receptions, catered events, and executive dining.
• Coach and develop coordinators and hourly service teams.
• Coordinate with Conference Services and support teams on timelines, room setups and event logistics.
• Ensure meetings and events are delivered with exceptional quality and attention to detail.
• Anticipate client and guest needs and provide proactive solutions throughout the event experience.
• Build strong relationships with clients, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards and operating procedures.
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Monitor guest feedback and lead service recovery efforts for premier hospitality.
• Support EMS booking tool administration and site-level configurations.

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Position Title

Conference Services Manager

Salary

$75,000 - $87,500

Other Forms of Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Become part of Restaurant Associates, the industry’s leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nation's most prestigious museums, performing arts centers and corporations! Voted Glassdoor's Employee Choice Awards - Best Places to Work, This is R/A !

Job Summary

As a Conference Services Manager, you will lead the guest experience for a premier corporate dining and conference environment in Weehawken, NJ. This entry-level management role is responsible for delivering an elevated service experience that reflects the standards of a sophisticated corporate dining and meeting destination.

This role requires a strong focus on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, financial performance, and proactive service delivery.

This position requires an on-site presence five days per week. The call center operates from 8:00 a.m. through the evening, so flexibility to arrive early, stay late, and support events and special projects is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all conference center operations, including meeting breaks, receptions, catered events, executive dining, and specialty functions.
• Manage, coach, and develop coordinators and hourly service teams.
• Partner with Conference Services and support teams on timelines, room setups, and event logistics.
• Ensure all meetings and events are delivered with exceptional quality, professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Anticipate client and guest needs and provide proactive solutions throughout the event experience.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, purveyors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, sanitation requirements, and conference center operating procedures.
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling, training, performance management, and departmental communications.
• Monitor guest feedback and lead service recovery efforts to ensure a consistently premier hospitality experience.
• Support local EMS booking tool administration, managing system configurations and site-level adjustments within defined permissions.
• Validate data point classification to ensure consistent, reliable, and well-segmented department analytics.

What We’re Looking For

• At least 1 year of manager or supervisory experience in conference center dining, hotel food and beverage, catering, or high-end hospitality operations.
• Previous experience leading dining operations within a conference center, hotel, corporate dining, or premier hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and foodservice or hospitality management systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple events, and prioritize competing operational demands.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate client and guest needs.
• Commitment to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship-management skills.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Associates At Restaurant Associates Are Offered Many Fantastic Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Restaurant Associates maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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