Head of Event Operations

The Ned & Ned's Club; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

Complimentary meals

Learning and development programs

Exclusive hotel rates

Paid time off

401k matching

Employee assistance program

Reward and recognition initiatives

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking establishment known for its exceptional service and vibrant atmosphere. As the Head of Events Operations, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage quality during events. This role is perfect for someone with extensive experience in luxury event management, who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with high-net-worth individuals. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment for career growth and personal development. If you are passionate about creating unforgettable experiences, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• 7+ years in luxury event operations from hotels or private clubs.
• Ability to manage a diverse team and operate in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize banquet and catering event operations.
• Supervise Event Operations Managers and execute event functions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards.

Skills

Luxury event operations experience

Solution-oriented mindset

Management of diverse associates

Experience with HNW individuals

Understanding of short-term business trends

Job description

Our clients expect the best when visiting Ned’s Club Washington DC, and our Events team are the people who deliver an exceptional experience and high levels of service throughout the event. We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Events Floor Manager to lead this team during our catering and banquet events.

What’s the role?

Head of Events Operations

About The Ned:

The Ned and Ned’s Club are a global collection of hotels, clubs, spas, and restaurants for like-minded individuals to meet, work and have a good time.

Seven years after launching The Ned London in 2017, we are proud to be opening a Ned’s Club in the US capital, our fourth and newest location.

The property:

Ned’s Club Washington DC is a members’ club set over three floors of a neoclassical style building situated within President’s Park at 734 15th Street NW. The Riggs Building sits opposite the US Treasury and was constructed in 1930. The 12-story building is located around the corner from the White House and sits above the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, formerly the historic Riggs Bank Corcoran branch.

Responsibilities:

1. Direct and organize the administration of the Banquet and Catering event operations departments to establish the standards of food and beverage quality and service.
2. Responsible for direct supervision of the Event Operations Managers and the execution of all event functions.
3. Communicate, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the department to the various catering and banquet management team and administrative support staff.
4. Develop, implement, and maintain the department’s service guidelines, training, standards of operations, equipment par levels, and event set-up specifications.
5. Attend mandatory meetings and departmental meetings.
6. Prepare and furnish all reports for forecast, budget information, and cost controls by implementing effective controls of labor and product cost.
7. Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards.

What you can bring to the role:

1. Experience in luxury event operations, either from a hotel, private club or catering environment.
2. A can do, solution-oriented mindset.
3. Extensive experience managing a diverse range of associates, from bartenders, servers, event set up team, event hosts and event managers.
4. Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with HNW individuals.
5. Experience with short term business trends.

What can The Ned give you?

1. Salary of up to $110,000/year.
2. Medical, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Life, STD, LTD Insurance.
3. Complimentary meals in our friendly team restaurant.
4. Exciting learning and development programs to help progress your career.
5. Exclusive rates with our hotels for stays and dining, exclusive rates for your family and friends for hotel stays.
6. Paid time off.
7. 401k matching.
8. Employee assistance program – advice and support.
9. Reward and recognition initiatives.

At The Ned, we don't just celebrate our diversity, we challenge ourselves to do even better. The Ned is committed to being the best place to work, and ensuring that we have a leading diversity, equity and inclusion program is central to making that vision a reality.

Please let us know of any specific needs you may have during your interview.

All candidates must be able to obtain a visa to live and work in the US to be considered for this role.

Apply today and join us as a Head of Event Operations.