Museum Special Events & Bar Manager

San Diego Natural History Museum; California; On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation time

Sick time

15 paid holidays

Free admission to Balboa Park museums

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a Special Events and Bar Manager to plan, book, and execute facility rental events while leading the museum’s bar operations. You will nurture client and vendor relationships, oversee beverage services, and help grow revenue to support the museum’s mission.

Responsibilities include on-site event leadership, inventory and compliance management, and collaboration with other departments to deliver exceptional client experiences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–3 years special events and banquet bar experience.
• Experience managing staff.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work late nights and weekends.
• Guest-oriented and service-minded.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of facility rental events from coordination to completion.
• Manage client and vendor relationships, oversee logistics, provide on-site leadership.
• Oversee all bar services: inventory, purchasing, product development, compliance, staff supervision.
• Drive event sales by cultivating relationships, site visits, proposals, contracts, and financial transactions.

Skills

Event planning

Client relationships

Staff supervision

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma, or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Square

Alcohol inventory management

Job description

The San Diego Natural History Museum is seeking a Special Events and Bar Manager to plan, book, and execute facility rental events while leading the museum’s bar operations. You will nurture client and vendor relationships, oversee beverage services, and help grow revenue to support the museum’s mission.

Responsibilities include on-site event leadership, inventory and compliance management, and collaboration with other departments to deliver exceptional client experiences.