Private Events Operations Manager

Private Events Operations ManagerThe Private Events Operations Manager is responsible for leading the operational execution of The Park Club's private events business. This position oversees the people, processes, standards and operational planning required to successfully execute weddings, corporate functions, member celebrations, social events, dinners, receptions and large-scale Club events. Working in partnership with the Private Events Director, Service Director, Executive Chef and Club leadership, this role ensures that every event moves seamlessly from the planning phase into execution.The Private Events Operations Manager is expected to be a strong manager first: organized, decisive, highly accountable and capable of leading teams through complex events with confidence. The position reports to the Service Director and works closely with the Private Events Director.The Park Club is a private members club located in the heart of Orange County's arts and cultural district in Costa Mesa. Our Club brings together business, hospitality, dining, culture and community in an environment built around exceptional service and meaningful experiences. Our private events business includes intimate dinners, executive meetings, corporate functions, weddings, receptions, celebrations, galas and large-scale special events. We are looking for an experienced hospitality leader to take operational ownership of this important part of our business.The successful candidate will know how to build a team, organize an operation, manage labor, anticipate challenges and execute complicated events with confidence. You should be the type of leader who notices details before a guest or client ever has the opportunity to notice them. You plan ahead. You communicate. You delegate. You follow through. And when something does not meet the standard, you take responsibility for correcting it.The Private Events Operations Manager will oversee the operational execution of private events from finalized planning through event completion. You will lead banquet captains, servers, bartenders and event support personnel while working closely with our Private Events Director, Service Director, Executive Chef and Club leadership. Your responsibility is to take the event plan and turn it into an organized, polished and successful operation.We are looking for someone with a genuine hospitality mindset and strong management instincts. You are highly organized. You notice details. You have a strong sense of urgency. You are comfortable holding people accountable. You can remain calm when an event changes unexpectedly. You know how to delegate rather than trying to do everything yourself. You understand the difference between being busy and effectively managing an operation. Most importantly, you take ownership. You do not walk past a problem because it belongs to another department. You see it, communicate it and help get it solved.Qualifications include 4+ years of banquet, private events, luxury hotel, resort, private club or high-end hospitality experience preferred, 2+ years of management or supervisory experience, experience directly leading banquet or event teams, experience with weddings, corporate events, receptions and plated dinners, strong understanding of BEOs and event operations, experience with labor management and employee scheduling, strong organizational and administrative skills, excellent written and verbal communication, ability to manage several priorities simultaneously, luxury hospitality or private club experience strongly preferred, experience with Tripleseat, Northstar or comparable hospitality systems is beneficial.This is a hospitality leadership position and requires flexibility based on the Club's private event calendar. Evening, weekend and occasional holiday availability will be required. The Private Events Operations Manager is expected to be present for significant and operationally complex events.Annual Salary: $75,000–$85,000. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, leadership background and demonstrated operational capability.