Upscale Event Operations Manager

Goodwin Recruiting; Town of Bedford (NY); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Quarterly bonus

Health, dental & vision

PTO & 401(k)

Career advancement

Dining discounts

Commuter benefits

Zusammenfassung

Goodwin Recruiting seeks an experienced Event Operations Manager for an upscale Westchester venue. Lead a hospitality-driven team, execute detailed event plans, and deliver outstanding guest experiences.

You will manage weddings and large events, oversee staffing and budgets, and coordinate with culinary and facilities teams to ensure flawless execution and post-event feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 2 years of event management experience, preferably in an upscale restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Proven experience managing weddings, large-scale events, and high-caliber event service teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, training, coaching, and managing employee performance.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail, including event ambiance, lighting, music, temperature, and presentation.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to remain composed and solve problems under pressure.
• Proficiency with Tripleseat event management software and restaurant POS systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations; NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Aufgaben

• Develop detailed event timelines, run-of-show documents, and checklists to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate with culinary and facilities teams on event timing, dietary accommodations, floor plans, and setup requirements.
• Manage external vendor coordination, including entertainment, florists, photographers, and other service providers.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment, supplies, and service materials for each event.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown while maintaining exceptional presentation and service standards.
• Lead servers, bartenders, and support staff to ensure polished, professional event service.
• Serve as the primary on-site client contact, addressing requests, resolving challenges, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company standards while gathering post-event feedback for improvement.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop event service staff.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture focused on hospitality, retention, and professional development.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, training sessions, and service demonstrations to maintain operational excellence.
• Coach and evaluate team performance, reinforce company standards, and support new operational initiatives.
• Manage event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
• Maintain accurate event records, contracts, invoices, and client feedback.
• Oversee organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of event spaces and storage areas.

Kenntnisse

Event leadership

Staff training

Client relations

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Tools

Restaurant POS systems

Jobbeschreibung

We are seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to join a dynamic, hospitality-driven team at an upscale restaurant and event venue in Westchester. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about executing exceptional events, delivering elevated guest experiences, and developing a high-performing event service team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative hospitality environment. Must have hospitality experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• Quarterly bonus program
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and 401(k)
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Dining discounts and commuter benefits

Key Responsibilities

Event Planning & Coordination

• Develop detailed event timelines, run-of-show documents, and checklists to ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate with culinary and facilities teams on event timing, dietary accommodations, floor plans, and setup requirements.
• Manage external vendor coordination, including entertainment, florists, photographers, and other service providers.
• Ensure appropriate staffing, equipment, supplies, and service materials for each event.

Event Execution & Client Relations

• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown while maintaining exceptional presentation and service standards.
• Lead servers, bartenders, and support staff to ensure polished, professional event service.
• Serve as the primary on-site client contact, addressing requests, resolving challenges, and ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and company standards while gathering post-event feedback for improvement.

Staff Management & Development

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop event service staff.
• Foster a positive, accountable team culture focused on hospitality, retention, and professional development.
• Lead pre-shift meetings, training sessions, and service demonstrations to maintain operational excellence.
• Coach and evaluate team performance, reinforce company standards, and support new operational initiatives.

Administrative & Financial Management

• Manage event budgets, monitor expenses, and ensure financial accountability.
• Maintain accurate event records, contracts, invoices, and client feedback.
• Oversee organization, cleanliness, and maintenance of event spaces and storage areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of event management experience, preferably in an upscale restaurant or hospitality environment.
• Proven experience managing weddings, large-scale events, and high-caliber event service teams.
• Strong leadership skills with experience hiring, training, coaching, and managing employee performance.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail, including event ambiance, lighting, music, temperature, and presentation.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with the ability to remain composed and solve problems under pressure.
• Proficiency with Tripleseat event management software and restaurant POS systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations; NYC Food Protection Certificate.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

JOB ID: 182894#post

Brian Crowe