Events Operations Manager
Full Time • New York, NY
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
About Savory
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience—making it fresher, more reliable, and rooted in quality food and hospitality excellence. At Savory, we share a common thread that runs through everything we do: passion. We are passionate about our menus, where our food comes from, and, most importantly, our people and the hospitality we show to our clients, vendors, and each other. Our rapid growth has led us to seek qualified individuals who will have a positive impact on our team and help shape the future of Savory.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly driven Senior Operations Manager to lead operational execution for large-scale events, including concerts, backstage hospitality, and high-volume food service programs. In this pivotal role, you will own end-to-end event operations from production planning and logistics through on-site leadership and post-event recaps. Your primary objective is to ensure every event runs safely, on time, and strictly adheres to our brand standards.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on leadership in fast-paced live event environments with the strategic ability to build structure, improve processes, and scale repeatable operations across multiple formats. Success in this role is measured by consistent service quality, strong team performance, seamless execution under pressure, and continuous improvement driven by clear communication and post-event debriefs.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Operations Manager, your responsibilities will span across several key areas of the business, requiring a balance of strategic planning and tactical execution.
Leadership
At the headquarters level, you will coordinate strategy and establish a weekly execution cadence in partnership with the V&E Director. You will act as the critical link between high-level planning and on-the-ground field execution, collaborating with multiple departments to align client expectations with flawless delivery. You will be directly responsible for a team of 4-8 people and will communicate the logistics and requirements of the event to them. Within your team, you will also be responsible for mentoring and developing the team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth. This role will also require you to refine and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for event execution, identify operational inefficiencies, and standardize best practices across all events to ensure consistency and scalability.
Event Operations, Planning and Execution
In the days leading up to events, you will project, order, receive and handle all materials and resources needed for packs including but not limited to paper goods, beverages, and snacks. You will make sure that all items are packed appropriately and accounted for as needed. During live events, you will direct the planning and execution of large-scale operations, translating client needs and event briefs into comprehensive, actionable operational plans. You will serve as the central point of coordination and decision-making on-site, ensuring all services meet company standards for quality, timing, and presentation, while strictly adhering to Department of Health (DOH) regulations.
Logistics, Staffing, and Asset Management
You will build and manage detailed logistics plans (Run of Shows) encompassing load-in/out procedures, timing, routing, and equipment movement. This involves coordinating seamlessly with culinary, operations, and other field teams to guarantee event readiness and proactively developing robust contingency plans. Furthermore, you will determine comprehensive staffing needs based on event scope and develop schedules to ensure optimal coverage across all service phases. You will also identify and oversee equipment planning and tracking, ensuring all materials and assets are fully accounted for, well-organized, and event ready.
Communication
Maintaining clear, consistent communication across Directors, Account Management, and the Operations team is crucial. You will ensure all internal stakeholders are fully aligned on timelines, responsibilities, and performance expectations. Facilitating a structured communication flow is particularly important during high-pressure, time-sensitive events. Post-event, you will lead comprehensive debriefs and actively implement feedback to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Requirements
To be successful in this role, candidates must possess a blend of operational expertise, leadership capabilities, as well as physical and technical proficiency. This job may require early starts, late finishes, as well as weekend and holiday flexibility.
- 5+ years of proven experience in event operations, hospitality, or production management. Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, high-volume events.
- Strong understanding of logistics, staffing models, and live event execution. Ability to seamlessly transition between strategic planning and tactical on-site execution.
- Ability to lift between 50-75lbs and work on your feet, in some cases for long periods of time
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to solve complex problems effectively under pressure. Strong communication and leadership capabilities, with a track record of guiding high-performing cross-functional teams.
- Comfortable working in cloud-based shared environments (e.g., MS Teams, SharePoint). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
Software Skills Detail
- MS Excel: For managing operational trackers and organizing datasets across multiple events for real-time operational use.
- MS PowerPoint: For creating compelling internal and client-facing materials.
- MS Word: For drafting detailed event briefs and comprehensive operational documentation.
- MS Outlook: To manage high-volume communications from clients and internal leadership, ensuring clear, timely, and professional information flow.
Benefits8
- Salary: $85,000–$95,000, commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and transit benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
Compensation: $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
WORKING AT SAVORY
Savory is a full-service, boutique hospitality firm on a mission to elevate the corporate dining experience, making it fresher and more reliable with a focus on quality food experiences and hospitality excellence. Our four core services (corporate catering, events, amenities, and Simply Savory, our grab-and-go offering) mean that we are always looking for talented individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional hospitality to our client partners.
At Savory, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re a tight-knit team of passionate, innovative culinarians who strive to live our values every day: authenticity, curiosity, collaboration, solutions, and community.
We’re passionate about sustainable solutions: in how our food is sourced and served as well as creating sustainable careers in hospitality for our people. In addition to our benefits package which is available to all full-time team members, we are a growth-focused organization and take every opportunity to champion our team and help them grow with us into roles greater than they could have imagined.
OUR VALUES
At Savory, we pride ourselves on being a values-based organization:
- Curiosity: Our curiosity is always driving us to ask questions, learn more, and get better. We’re agile for ourselves and our client partners.
- Authenticity: We believe in a true commitment to respect, diversity, and integrity. Our team is unapologetically themselves and brings their diverse life experiences to our work every day.
- Collaboration: Teamwork is our foundation! We’re independently driven, each of us experts in our field, and when we come together, are able to rely on each other to create something exceptional.
- Solutions: We always operate from a solutions-oriented mindset. There is nothing too big or too small for us to solve, and we apply our learnings to ensure successful measures are in place for the future.
- Community: We believe in community first and cultivating a culture of gratitude. We celebrate and support each other in all our endeavors, both in and outside of our shared Savory goals.
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Competitive compensation
401(k) matching program
Company-sponsored medical plans including health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dependent care
Commuter benefits