Senior Event Operations Lead

Encore; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore seeks an Operations Manager to lead floor activities and supervise technicians at hotel venues, ensuring on-time delivery of services and optimal equipment condition. You will manage scheduling, billing review, and inventory control while collaborating with Directors and Sales for seamless events.

The role requires 4+ years in AV and hospitality with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and excellent customer service mindset to maximize onsite revenue and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 4+ years of audio visual and customer service/hospitality experience including 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience leading workflow and team members.
• Working knowledge of audio visual equipment in a live show environment
• Proficiency with the use of computer hardware
• Proficiency with computer software and programs, including the Internet and Microsoft Office
• Effective leadership abilities and customer satisfaction focus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily floor activities and workflow of technicians to ensure that all equipment and services are delivered on time, in good working condition and as specified by clients and the hotel.
• Provides direct supervision of team members including scheduling and time keeping.
• Ensures that billing is reviewed and approved by clients, and advises the Director and/or Sales Manager of any potential challenges.
• Ensures that daily equipment sheets are updated and properly completed.
• Manages inventory control procedures to maintain proper inventory levels while also maintaining safety, security, and quality assurance of equipment.
• Attends BEO, Pre-Cons, and pre-production meetings as needed.
• Delegates tasks as appropriate.
• Reviews quotes and provides recommendations for cost efficiencies in accordance with the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Supervises and mentors operational staff to ensure client satisfaction and revenue maximization via onsite upselling.
• Provides outstanding customer service by establishing excellent working relationships with internal and external clients, team members, neighboring Encore properties and all vendors.
• Meets with guests’ onsite to ensure that their needs are met and the equipment setup is working properly.
• Portrays a polished, professional image according to the guidelines in the Employee Guide and/or hotel standards and ensures the team adheres to the same standards.
• Promotes and reinforces a positive working environment centered on Encore core values.
• Hire, develop, lead and motivate a talented team of technicians and operational support staff.
• Promote and drive professional development and training efforts to improve overall business acumen, technical knowledge and service to the field.
• Manage human resource related issues including performance management, salary administration and training and development.
• Effectively utilizes applicable company computer systems and software programs and ensure team members are properly trained.
• Registers and recommends team members for additional training opportunities as needed.

Skills

Staff leadership

Customer service

Workflow management

Team supervision

AV equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

AV equipment

Computer hardware

Microsoft Office

Job description

Encore seeks an Operations Manager to lead floor activities and supervise technicians at hotel venues, ensuring on-time delivery of services and optimal equipment condition. You will manage scheduling, billing review, and inventory control while collaborating with Directors and Sales for seamless events.

The role requires 4+ years in AV and hospitality with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and excellent customer service mindset to maximize onsite revenue and guest satisfaction.