Private Events Operations Manager

The 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
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The Park Club
Costa Mesa, CA

Salary
Full-Time | Management

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 Park Club is seeking a Private Events Operations Manager to lead the people, planning and operational execution behind our private events.

This is a management position for someone who possesses an exceptional work ethic, extremely strong attention to detail and a genuine sense of ownership.

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.

• Lead the operational execution of weddings, corporate functions, member events, private dinners, receptions and special events
• Review BEOs, timelines, floor plans and event requirements in advance
• Translate event details into clear operational plans
• Identify logistical challenges before event day
• Oversee event setups, service execution, transitions and breakdown
• Manage multiple events and changing priorities when required
• Maintain appropriate operational oversight throughout significant events

• Lead banquet captains, servers, bartenders and event staff
• Establish clear standards and expectations
• Conduct effective pre-event meetings
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately
• Hold team members accountable for performance
• Coach employees and provide real-time feedback
• Identify and develop future captains and supervisors
• Build a disciplined and dependable private events team

• Develop event staffing plans based on guest count, service style and complexity
• Prepare employee schedules and assignments
• Monitor overtime and labor productivity
• Adjust staffing based on changing event requirements
• Partner with leadership to manage labor while maintaining service standards
• Review staffing performance following significant events

• Participate actively in weekly BEO meetings
• Review guest counts, menus, timelines, floor plans, beverage service, AV, rentals, vendors, valet and special requests
• Coordinate with Culinary, Service and Private Events leadership
• Communicate concerns before they impact execution
• Ensure operational teams clearly understand the expectations of each event

• Serve as the senior operational leader during major private events
• Maintain command of the…