General Manager 1 - Conference Center
About The Position
Sodexo Corporate Services is seeking an exceptional General Manager 1 – Conference Center / Director of Events to join their team at the prestigious Fannie Mae headquarters in Washington, DC. This influential, client-facing role will oversee a premier conference center operation, lead a talented service team of 10 skilled hourly employees, and shape the experience for C-Suite executives and enterprise-wide events. The position requires building and sustaining high-trust client relationships, identifying forward-thinking enhancements to elevate the meeting and event experience, and playing a vital role in the success of a high-profile client account. This is an opportunity to champion service excellence at an enterprise level.
Requirements
- Strong expertise in catering and high-end banquet service.
- Experience in Client Dining Services and AV/event management systems.
- A background in events or conference center operations, including large-scale or multi-day productions.
- Proven success managing union hourly staff.
- A passion for innovation and elevating the client experience.
- Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum Management Experience - 5 years.
- Minimum Functional Experience - 5 years of work experience in hospitality services including hotel management, conference center services, food services, etc.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and elevate the full spectrum of event and meeting operations, including conference services, meeting planning, catering, banquets, and premium food & beverage experiences.
- Serve as lead liaison supporting C-Suite executives and high-level client partners.
- Drive excellence in both daily operations and large-scale, multi-day event production.
- Partner closely with teams in hospitality and front desk services, housekeeping, audiovisual/technology, Finance, HR, Sales & Marketing.
- Mentor and develop management team members.
- Guide event team members across additional client locations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all enterprise-level event needs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
- 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
- Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
