Event Operations Supervisor, Audio Visual - Westin Downtown DC

Encore Global
Washington, DC
Category Hospitality
Job Description
The Operations Supervisor leads floor operations with a focus on customer service, staff leadership and development. The Operations Supervisor directly leads the technical team to ensure operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

  • Organize daily floor activities to ensure timely set up, refresh and removal of equipment.
  • Perform daily floor management including directing the workflow of technicians and assisting management with labor needs and scheduling.
  • Participate in crew scheduling process with venue management and Workforce, focusing on talent to task, business levels, and unique event or client requirements.
  • Ensure flowsheets are updated and properly completed.
  • Work with team to establish coordinated communications for the management of events.
  • Attend venue meetings as needed (examples: daily banquet event order meetings, pre and post conferences).
  • Assist management in team member compliance with Operational Excellence.
  • Provide suggestions for scheduling and operational efficiencies accordingly.
  • Provide excellent service and strive to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers by following Encore’s Service Standards.
  • Maintain a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.
  • Meet with guests on site to ensure that their needs are met, and the equipment setup is working properly.
  • Monitor events and check in on customers throughout the day.
  • Foster and maintain the hotel/client relationship.
  • Assist management in team member compliance with Encore’s Service Standards.
  • Assist in training technicians on all floor activities.
  • Assist in training technicians on the venue’s operational standards and Encore’s service and operational standards.
  • Serve as a mentor for new hires.
  • Provide guidance and understanding of technician career journey.
  • Model and reinforce a positive working environment centered around company values.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of intermediate audiovisual equipment.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.
  • Comply with all Company security and safety measures.
  • Ensure equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.
  • Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to keep it presentable and in good working condition.
  • Lead the team in proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.
  • Participate in physical inventory count processes as requested.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Matching
  • Retirement Plan
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