Events & Bar Manager - Premier Museum Venue

San Diego Natural History Museum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

15 paid holidays

Free Balboa Park museum admission

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Special Events and Bar Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute facility rental events, oversee the Museum's bar services program, and lead on-site event operations.

You will build strong client and vendor relationships, manage inventory and regulatory compliance, drive revenue growth for rentals and bar programs, and support cross-department collaboration to deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–3 years of special events and banquet bar experience is required.
• Experience managing staff is required.
• Exemplary customer service skills are essential.
• Attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work late nights and weekends.
• Fluency in Spanish highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of facility rental events from coordination through completion.
• Manage client and vendor relationships, oversee logistics, and provide on-site leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of the Museum's bar services program, including inventory management and regulatory compliance.
• Support growth and financial success of the facility rental program by cultivating client relationships and managing proposals, contracts, and related transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Team management

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Square

Job description

The San Diego Natural History Museum (The Nat) is seeking a Special Events and Bar Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute facility rental events, oversee the Museum's bar services program, and lead on-site event operations.

You will build strong client and vendor relationships, manage inventory and regulatory compliance, drive revenue growth for rentals and bar programs, and support cross-department collaboration to deliver memorable experiences.