Compass

Events & Operations Manager

Compass$80K — $90K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in event service leadership in luxury hospitality
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in event management software like TripleSeat
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in banquet service and event operations

Responsibilities

  • Manage scheduling and operations for events
  • Ensure polished venue setup per luxury standards
  • Coordinate with management, vendors, and teams for event execution
  • Oversee service flow for premium dining experiences
  • Perform various F&B roles as needed during events
  • Handle FOH administrative tasks like payroll and inventory
  • Support catering and service for offices and residences

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Full Job Description
Position Title: Events & Operations Manager

Pay 13

Reports To:

Salary: $80,000 to $90,000

Job Summary

We are seeking an operationally savvy Events & Operations Manager, holding duties related to successful execution and coordination for catering and events in the club, offices, and residences to join our team. This person is part of the F&B Management team and will also help with managing all F&B outlets. Detail-oriented and proactive by nature, this person will ensure execution of event service are up to luxury hospitality standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments, enjoys problem-solving on the go, and has a strong passion for service. The position entails a need for excellent communication skills; ability to manage the staff, continue to build service standards and run an event from start to finish.

Events
  • Oversees all operations for events including managing scheduling, all operational preparations needed, conducting event pre shifts, and leading the event staff to host successful events
  • Oversee venue setup, ensuring polished presentation in line with luxury hospitality standards
  • Liaise between club management, vendors, and internal teams to ensure flawless timing and execution
  • Oversee service flow in collaboration with F&B staff, ensuring premium dining and beverage experiences
  • Ability to assist with a la carte service/restaurant operations when not needed for events
  • Carries out FOH administrative tasks such as payroll, invoicing, scheduling, inventory, ordering
  • Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
  • Supports catering, deliveries, pantry stocking, and service for all offices and residences with a focus on events


F&B OUTLETS
  • The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for managing daily service in all outlets, quality control, and a consistent customer experience under the direction of the Assistant Director of Food & Beverage.
  • Ensures an exceptional member, guest and staff experience is executed at all times in all areas. Monitors, directs, coaches, and guides all staff on the floor to accomplish this.
  • Manages operations in restaurants, bars, lounges, event spaces, private rooms as needed.
  • Actively participates in service, performing functions of all positions including servers, runners, bussers, bartenders, barbacks, hosts as needed. Covers stations when needed.
  • Works all shifts as needed, including opening and closing service for the day.
  • Responsible for training the staff on and upholding steps of service, service standards, uniform standards, and a sense of enlightened hospitality.
  • Updates pre-shift notes daily and runs pre-shift meetings daily.
  • Checks to make sure all positions are completing sidework tasks for all day parts in all areas.
  • Monitors the reservation system and books daily, making adjustments as needed.
  • In charge of making floor plans daily assigning staff members designated areas of service and sidework.


What you bring

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 3+ years leadership in directing event service, managing people, and the overall guest experience - in a luxury hospitality environment is preferred.
  • Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role
  • Experience in banquet service and event operations
  • Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
  • Fluency in TripleSeat or other event management software
  • Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands
  • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, teammates, senior management, and Commissary team.
  • Specific experience with programs like Cater Xpert, Microsoft Excel, Tripleseat, Compass OMS.
  • Must be able to work flexible hours evenings, weekends, and holidays (event-based schedule)


Apply to Union Square Events today!

Union Square Events is a member of Compass Group USA

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Associates at Union Square Events are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_RA.pdf

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Union Square Events maintains a drug-free workplace.

Req ID: 1564523

Union Square Events

Gina Barbish

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About Compass

Compass is a real estate technology company that provides an online platform for buying, selling, and renting real estate properties. The company was founded in 2012 by Ori Allon and Robert Reffkin and is headquartered in New York City. Compass has raised over $1.5 billion in funding and has expanded to over 350 offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to help real estate agents better serve their clients and streamline the buying and selling process. Compass has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing real estate companies in the world and has received numerous awards for its innovative technology and exceptional customer service.
Learn more about Compass
Size
19,000 employees
Market Cap
$910.4 million
Industry
Founded
1941
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