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Senior Event & Hospitality Manager (Catering & VIP Events)
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $80,000.00 - $100,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Job Description
Stanford University is recognized globally as a leading institution in teaching and research, founded in 1891 with a mission that emphasizes creating and sharing knowledge while fostering critical thinking and curiosity among students. Nestled in the heart of California's Silicon Valley between San Francisco and San Jose, Stanford’s expansive 8,180-acre campus hosts seven academic schools ranging from business and education to law and medicine. Known not only for academic excellence but also as an innovation hub, Stanford seamlessly blends theoretical learning with real-world application, preparing students for leadership roles and engaged global citizenship. The university's diverse community thrives in a... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience in event management or hospitality
- Superior project and event management skills
- Ability to manage diverse teams including staff and contingent labor
- Experience with financial management of complex event budgets
- Extreme attention to detail and ability to prioritize complex workflows
- Excellent communication time management and customer service skills
- Ability to work diplomatically through formal and informal channels
- High level of confidence in strategic decision-making and problem-solving abilities
- Valid Non-Commercial Class California Driver’s License
- Ability to stand walk sit frequently and occasionally perform physical tasks including lifting 21-40 pounds
- Willingness to work some evenings weekends and travel as required
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management business administration or related field
- Five years of relevant experience in event management or hospitality leadership
- Proven ability to manage complex event logistics including budgeting and team supervision
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging senior stakeholders and diverse teams
- Demonstrated expertise in financial management and analytical skills for budget oversight
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams under pressure to meet deadlines and quality standards
Job Duties
- Deliver exceptional high-profile event execution by successfully planning and executing Stanford’s most visible and complex events achieving defined targets for service quality stakeholder satisfaction and operational excellence
- Own end-to-end event performance and accountability by maintaining full responsibility for all aspects of event delivery including planning execution financial outcomes and post-event evaluation
- Lead senior stakeholder engagement and alignment by effectively managing relationships and expectations with university leadership campus partners and external clients ensuring events meet strategic priorities and objectives
- Ensure operational excellence in complex environments by consistently delivering high-quality events that exceed standards for hospitality food quality presentation and service while successfully navigating dynamic conditions
- Achieve financial performance targets by developing and managing event budgets optimizing labor and resource utilization and delivering events within established financial parameters
- Serve as project manager of multiple activities scope out project tasks team assignments and guide team to create work plans and schedules monitor progress and meet milestones
- Oversee the management of event teams and or production consultants to produce quality multi-faceted events and productions
Job Criteria
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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