Operations Manager

Wedgewood Weddings•San Jose, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Wedgewood Weddings is looking to hire an Operations Manager to manage ordering, scheduling, and servicing weddings, receptions, social and corporate events. The Operations Manager is responsible for all event and behind-the-scenes operations, partnering with the General Manager to manage ordering, inventory, hiring and training, and leading event staff to execute flawless weddings. The ideal candidate will have a magnetic, high-energy personality with outstanding interpersonal skills and organizational habits, ensuring every detail is addressed accurately. This role requires genuine empathy to lead event staff with kindness, leadership, and professionalism, and involves both office/administrative work and "Day Of" event execution. Weekend and evening availability is required, as the company operates when clients and guests are celebrating. A positive attitude and a passion for weddings, events, and hospitality are essential.

Requirements

Magnetic, high-energy personality.
Outstanding interpersonal skills (Verbal/Written/Listening/Presentation).
Insanely strong organizational and time management skills.
Iron-clad “follow through” skills.
Willingness to do "whatever it takes" to get the job done.
Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Finely honed skills to be graceful under pressure.
Ability to relate to a diverse set of team members and clients.
Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Genuine empathy needed to lead event staff.
Positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Passion for weddings, events and HOSPITALITY!

Responsibilities

Manage ordering, scheduling, and servicing of weddings, receptions, social and corporate events.
Oversee all event and behind-the-scenes operations.
Partner with the General Manager to manage ordering, inventory, hiring, and training.
Manage event staff to execute flawless weddings.
Ensure every detail and step is addressed and completed accurately.
Lead event staff with kindness, leadership, and professionalism.
Embrace office/administrative work along with "Day Of" event execution.