Assistant Manager, Events Housekeeping

Assistant Manager, Events HousekeepingJoin our team to help create and develop the future of live entertainment and sports in Orange County!The annual base salary range for this position in California is $70,000 to $73,000 per year. The starting pay for the successful candidate depends on various job-related factors, including but not limited to the candidate's geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education/training, internal value, peer equity, external market demands, and organizational considerations.The Assistant Manager of Housekeeping is responsible for overseeing all housekeeping operations related to events at Honda Center, Concert Hall, Golden Bear, The Grove, and other OCVIBE venues. This role provides leadership and management to a team of 25+ housekeeping staff, ensuring cleanliness, efficiency, and high-quality service for all events. The Assistant Manager of Housekeeping works closely with event operations teams, vendors, and contractors to maintain a safe, sanitary, and welcoming environment for guests, performers, and employees.ResponsibilitiesLead, train, and supervise a team of 25+ housekeeping staff, ensuring all event-related cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed to a high standardSupport daily housekeeping operations across all venues, reinforcing compliance with cleanliness and sanitation protocolsDevelop and implement cleaning schedules, staffing plans, and checklists based on event needs and venue occupancyWork closely with Event Operations and Facilities teams to ensure timely setup, breakdown, and post-event cleaning of all venuesSupport vendor coordination related to cleaning services, supplies, and waste disposal, including day-to-day communication and service follow-upConduct regular inspections of venues to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, or areas requiring additional attentionTrain staff in proper cleaning techniques, safety procedures, and equipment usageEnsure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including OSHA and venue-specific guidelinesAssist with housekeeping inventory management, including tracking usage and coordinating supply/equipment needs to maintain appropriate stock levelsCollaborate with leadership to establish and enforce housekeeping policies, ensuring consistency across all venuesQualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Facilities Management, or a related field preferred3+ years of housekeeping or facilities management experience in sports, entertainment, or large-scale venue settings1+ years of experience in a lead or managerial role overseeing housekeeping staff preferredUnderstanding of housekeeping best practices, cleaning protocols, and safety standardsFamiliarity with event logistics, venue operations, and large-scale event cleaning requirementsKnowledge of OSHA regulations, sanitation procedures, and proper handling of cleaning chemicalsStrong leadership and team management skills, with experience supervising a large staffExcellent organizational and time management abilities to oversee multiple venues and eventsEffective communication skills, both written and verbal, to coordinate with staff, vendors, and leadershipStrong attention to detail, ensuring high cleanliness standards across all venuesAble to lift and move equipment or supplies as needed to support housekeeping operationsAble to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic event schedule and adjust staffing or cleaning plans accordinglyOur Commitment:We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. We are firm believers that diversity and inclusion among our team members are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.Thanks for your interest in becoming part of OCVIBE!