Senior Event Operations Manager

White Lodging; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental & vision

Parental leave

Short-term disability

Mental health resources

Referral bonuses

PTO with rollover

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

White Lodging is seeking an Event Operations Manager in Denver to oversee event execution and lead banquet associates. You will coordinate between sales and clients, address operational challenges, and drive guest satisfaction throughout the event life cycle.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced hotel environment. Competitive benefits are included in the package.

Qualifications

• Customer service mindset and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing situations.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Interest in training and developing future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between sales and the customer throughout the event process.
• Identify operational challenges and help solve them.
• Lead pre-event and post-event meetings.
• Focus on guest satisfaction throughout the event lifecycle.
• Supervise and train banquet associates to ensure high level of service.
• Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Training

Problem solving

Adaptability

Job description

Description

Summary: The Event Operations Manager reports to the Director of Event Operations, helping to oversee the leadership of the banquet associates and the execution of hotel meetings and events.

What You'll Do

• Act as the liaison between sales and the customer throughout the event process
• Identify operational challenges associated with the group and help to solve them
• Lead pre-event and post-event meetings
• Focus on guest satisfaction throughout the life cycle of the event
• Supervise and train banquet associates to ensure high level of service
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• A passion for service with a positive, can-do attitude
• An interest in training and developing future leaders
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• The desire to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to any situation
• Ability to creatively problem solve and deliver results
• Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred

Other information

• Affordable Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - PPO Plan
• Paid Parental Leave and Short-Term Disability
• Free mental health care offerings
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Named for our Founder, Bruce White, White Lodging is a family-owned, multi-brand, multi-segment developer, owner and operator of premium brand, market-leading hotels, scratch-made restaurants, and award-winning rooftops in high-growth urban markets. We are one of the country’s largest privately held hospitality companies focused exclusively on this segment.

With a collection of luxury ranches and a portfolio of more than 50 high-end urban and lifestyle hotels under the Marriott, IHG (Kimpton), Hyatt and Hilton brands, our key markets include Indianapolis, Austin, Louisville, Chicago, Denver, San Antonio, Nashville, and Charlotte.

Full Time Position - Compensation starts at $61,013 to $68,850. Accepting applications for up to 7 days from the date the job was posted.