Operations Manager - Hourly

ZipRecruiter; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the event planning industry is seeking an Operations Manager to lead and manage various aspects of event operations. This role involves overseeing staff, inventory, and ensuring exceptional service during weddings and corporate events, requiring strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Team-oriented work culture

Qualifications

• Passion for weddings and events.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work various shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee ordering, scheduling, and servicing weddings and events.
• Manage inventory, hiring, and training of event staff.
• Ensure flawless execution of events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about weddings and events? Are you a naturally organized and energetic person? If so, we might be a match!

Wedgewood Weddings is looking to hire an Operations Manager to oversee ordering, scheduling, and servicing weddings, receptions, social, and corporate events.

An Operations Manager at Wedgewood Weddings is responsible for all event and behind-the-scenes operations. They partner with our General Manager to manage ordering, inventory, hiring, training, and oversee our event staff to ensure flawless execution of weddings. We seek individuals with magnetic, high-energy personalities, outstanding interpersonal skills, and strong organizational habits. The successful Operations Manager ensures every detail is addressed accurately every time. They must also display genuine empathy to lead our event staff with kindness, professionalism, and leadership. Qualified candidates should embrace office/administrative work along with the dynamic demands of event days.

Since our work aligns with client and guest schedules, weekend and evening availability is required. Naturally, qualified Operations Managers maintain a positive attitude!

Our Operations Managers should possess:

• a passion for weddings, events, and hospitality
• excellent interpersonal skills (verbal, written, listening, presentation)
• strong organizational and time management skills
• excellent follow-through skills
• a proactive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes
• ability to work various shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
• ability to remain graceful under pressure
• ability to relate to diverse team members and clients
• proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Our company culture emphasizes teamwork, exceptional guest service, and individual accountability. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We work hard but enjoy what we do.

Wedgewood Weddings is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.