Description

Operations Director

Company Overview

Pinnacle Live is a premium in-house AV partner. We elevate live event expectations for people and venues who demand better. With an expert balance of big-picture problem-solving and boots-on-the-ground execution we deliver bespoke AV solutions for in-person virtual and hybrid meetings and live events. The most impressive impactful meeting and events all have the same common denominator: dedicated determined people working behind-the-scenes to make it happen. Were looking for those people. Pinnacle Live is a Collaborative Crusader. We empower you to tackle tough challengestodeliver unforgettable hospitality and live event experiences.

Job Summary

The Operations Director is responsible for assisting the Venue Director with the overall management of the venue with an emphasis on team member management and event execution. This includes the timely set up operation and strike of audio visual related equipment in accordance with Pinnacle Lives standard operating procedures equipment maintenance and logistics and providing the utmost in guest service and client satisfaction

Essential Functions

• Effectively manages the setup of client events to ensure successful outcomes.
• Ensures all events are set up according to Pinnacle Lives standards
• Ensures all inventory is in good working order and rentable condition
• Manage the venues inventory and location of equipment: ensures inventory is secure from theft and/or damage
• Assist Venue Director in managing budget for increased revenue and controls expenses effectively including subrentals and labor
• Manages accurate and timely billing of events and clients
• Provide appropriate equipment maintenance and coordinator repair of damaged equipment
• Proper utilization of Company computer systems in order to effectively communicate and organize workload
• Assist Director with creating client proposals as directed.
• Assist in training and development of venue team
• Effectively communicate questions and concerns to the Director
• Creates an environment of continual improvement and inspired team member morale.
• Keep up to date on industry trends tools and innovation; continually work toward improving technical skills.
• Attend hotel function review meetings as required
• Build strong relationships with local vendors
• Delegate tasks effectively
• Develops & appraises team effectively. Takes correction action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policy
• Comply with all standard operating procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directs team of exempt and non-exempt personnel in accordance with company policies and applicable federal and state laws. Responsibilities include interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning coaching mentoring directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education & Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years event technology experience in a hospitality environment
• Minimum three (3) years demonstrated managerial experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to foster long-term relationships (with internal teams external partners)

Required Skills & Knowledge

• Planning ability; able to plan ahead
• Excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated personnel management ability
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong customer focus
• Strong attention to detail
• Professional appearance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit at a desk
• Stand or walk for long periods including up and down stairs
• Consistently bend and stoop
• Use hands to hold handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk hear and communicate.
• Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits

• Performance based incentive plans on top of base salary
• Generous time off with PTO holidays and sick/personal days
• 401k with a contribution match
• Insurances; health vision dental and more

Pinnacle Live is an E-verify and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pinnacle Live is committed to welcoming valuing and supporting every person and their unique contributions. We are actively working to foster an environment where diversity equity inclusion belonging and mutual respect thrive. We recognize that diversity is intersectional and that actively valuing diversity demands that we continually strive to establish a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Pinnacle Live welcomes openly acknowledges empowers and celebrates the diversity of all our team members clients and partners and affirms the identities and experiences of all our members. We strive to create an environment where we actively embrace all forms of diversity.