Operations Manager

Reach Recruiting; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life insurance & dis

Comprehensive wellness programs

Job summary

Reach Recruiting is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and scale our catering and events division, overseeing operations, logistics, financial performance, and team development across corporate and social events.

This executive role demands strategic vision, hands-on leadership, and a proven ability to improve profitability while delivering exceptional guest experiences. You will build high-performing teams, optimize systems, and collaborate with senior leaders to drive growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operations leadership in catering, hospitality, or event management.
• Strong financial and P&L management experience.
• Proven ability to scale systems in high-volume environments.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale catering & event operations.
• Oversee logistics, execution, and overall performance of corporate and social events.
• Own division P&L and drive profitability.
• Optimize systems, staffing, and operational workflows.
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams.
• Ensure seamless, high-quality event execution.
• Collaborate with leadership to drive growth and strategic initiatives.
• Uphold brand standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Operations leadership

Financial/P&L management

Strategic thinking

Team development

Communication

Job description

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and scaling the catering and events division, overseeing operations, logistics, financial performance, and team development. This executive role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can drive growth while ensuring exceptional guest experiences across corporate and social events.

We're seeking a results-driven hospitality leader who can think strategically, execute operationally, and build high-performing teams. If you bring a strong financial acumen, leadership presence, and a passion for excellence, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact within a growing, family-owned company.

Strong operational and financial leadership is essential-but the ability to scale systems, inspire teams, and deliver consistently high-quality experiences is what defines success in this role.

• Competitive executive compensation + performance bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life insurance & disability coverage
• Comprehensive wellness and support programs

Day in the Life:

• Lead and scale catering & event operations
• Oversee logistics, execution, and overall performance of corporate and social events
• Own division P&L and drive profitability
• Optimize systems, staffing, and operational workflows
• Develop and mentor high-performing teams
• Ensure seamless, high-quality event execution
• Collaborate with leadership to drive growth and strategic initiatives
• Uphold brand standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences

Requirements:

• 7+ years of operations leadership in catering, hospitality, or event management
• Strong financial and P&L management experience
• Proven ability to scale systems in high-volume environments
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment