DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation · 2 weeks ago
Director of Operations and Events
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$85K/yr - $95K/yrDACOR, Inc & DACOR Bacon House Foundation is seeking a Director of Operations & Events to manage their complex operations involving a historic property and catering business. The role includes overseeing property management, event execution, and leading staff to ensure excellent client experiences.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
Develop and implement forward-thinking strategic approach to House operations and venue reservations
Oversee the DACOR Catering staff helping them to meet the needs of members and clients who are planning to host or execute events on the property
Lead with teamwork and customer service focus to ensure excellent client experiences
Plan and oversee the maintenance of the historic property, including project management of necessary repairs/renovations/upgrades, in compliance with best practices in historic preservation
Review and oversee the property security and related systems/vendors
Ensure that DACOR and the Foundation have the necessary licenses and permits to operate
Ensure health and safety of employees, tenants, guests and visitors to the House
Conduct frequent inspections of the House and grounds to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness
Oversee the DBHF museum operations and collections in coordination with the curator and other volunteers
Work within the House Operating budget assigned in any given year to House Maintenance approximately $250k
Contribute to annual budget forecasting, strategic visioning, and regular planning processes
Compare DACOR pricing and events to the DC market, researching current comparables
Represent DACOR as a top-class event venue with an excellent reputation, while cultivating strong customer connections for repeat reservations
Manage and meet with clients, provide tours of the facility
Manage reservations, inquiries, and estimates and secure contracts and deposits
Work with the Director of Programs and Communication to schedule events and programs
Ensure House and Catering staff carry out set-up and service needs of all events as ordered
Serve as staff for the House and Garden Committee, Memorial Committee, Museum Committee, Wine Club and any other ad-hoc member groups focused in related areas
Preparation for and provide services to the DACOR Memorial Day Ceremony
Plan, supervise, and oversee the two DACOR sections in Rock Creek Cemetery
Oversee the head chef and front of house manager to ensure culinary and beverage service excellence, in compliance with appropriate laws, regulations and internal requirements, including health and safety inspections
Oversee all aspects of guest sleeping rooms, including customer service, reservations, housekeeping, and long-term maintenance/upgrades
Qualification
Required
Extremely good planning skills
Understanding of historic house maintenance
Experience with running a catering business
Ability to work closely with professional contractors and vendors
Ability to work with volunteer leaders (museum curator, board members and committees)
Ability to work with colleague organizations, event clients, members and guests, museum docents and visitors, and Foundation donors
Flexibility to handle unpredictable duties
Experience in property management and historic preservation
Ability to conduct frequent inspections of the House and grounds
Experience in finance and budget management
Ability to represent DACOR as a top-class event venue
Experience in managing reservations, inquiries, and estimates
Ability to work with the Director of Programs and Communication to schedule events and programs
Experience in overseeing culinary and beverage service excellence
Ability to oversee all aspects of guest sleeping rooms including customer service, reservations, housekeeping, and long-term maintenance/upgrades
Full-time in-person availability
Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends
Benefits
Paid annual and sick leave
11 federal holidays plus six-day winter break
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Transit subsidy
Company
DACOR and DACOR Bacon House Foundation
DACOR is an organization of foreign affairs professionals.
Founded in 1952
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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