Director of Event Operations

4 weeks ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Compass Group, North America Full time

Job Summary

The Director of Event Operations, reporting directly to the District Manager, oversees the day-to-day operations of a Corporate Conference center account. This role requires excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, strong team leadership, client relations, and ensures superior quality of service and strong customer service skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversees all P&L and budgeting as it pertains to the account
  • Manages overall day-to-day operations of the account
  • Conducts HR functions including hiring, progressive counseling, terminations
  • Oversees scheduling, payroll, and team training
  • Maintains excellent relationships with customers, guests, and Client as well as other departments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, hospitality preferred
  • Five years events/conference center experience
  • Strong Leadership, Meeting Planning & Customer Service skills
  • Superior quantitative, oral, and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
  • Previous experience managing a budget
  • Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
  • Desire to learn and grow with a top-notch hospitality company

Disclaimer:

This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.



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