Private Event Operations Manager, Hospitality & Events
Overview
Private Events leadership role at a premier San Francisco private club, overseeing day-to-day event operations from setup to breakdown for private and member events at scale. You will work closely with culinary, F&B, and outsourced staff to ensure events meet budget, service standards, and member expectations. This onsite position requires flexibility for nights, weekends, and holidays in a historic club setting with multiple venues and a notable beverage program. What makes this role different is the blend of high-touch hospitality, operations, and relationship-building that supports a renowned cultural calendar and philanthropic foundation.
What You'll Do10
- 1Build and manage event operations to keep events on schedule and within budget while delivering member experiences
- 2Design and execute vendor contracts, staffing plans, and on-site logistics for private and member events
- 3Lead day-to-day supervision of in-house and outsourced staff and manage labor costs within budget
- 4Drive cross-functional coordination with culinary, beverage, and production teams to ensure seamless service
- 5Own pre-production, including menu notations, allergen info, and client branding for events
- 6Scale event operations by developing standard processes from concept to completion across departments
- 7Pair relationship-led client management with upselling opportunities for food, beverage, and services
- 8Deliver post-event follow-up and reporting to ensure client satisfaction and process improvements
- 9Improve inventory management of event items, bar stock, and equipment
- 10Guide staff through briefings and training to uphold The Battery brand standards
Requirements10
- 1High school diploma or equivalent
- 2Minimum of three years in a food and beverage focused environment
- 3Minimum of three years of event planning and management experience in an upscale casual or fine dining environment
- 4Able to bartend when necessary while maintaining client and guest relations
- 5Basic math and computer skills
- 6Familiarity generating a Banquet Event Order (BEO) / Group Event Order (GEO)
- 7Flexibility with schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- 8Valid food handler’s certification and RBS Training certification (alcohol server training)
- 9Ability to work up to 40+ hours per week in this full-time position
- 10Strong communication and leadership skills for coordinating diverse teams
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