Event Production Manager

Overview
Love the sun, sand, and being outside? The Barbara Beach Club is a pop-up paradise opening on East Beach in Santa Barbara. We are hiring Event Production Manager (or 'Field Operations Lead' as we call them) to lead a team in building and breaking down a beach club each day and providing great service for our guests.

We provide beach rentals (think umbrellas, beach chairs and cabanas) with a front desk, reservations team, retail and more. As Field Lead, you’ll either be leading a morning team to set-up equipment and then hosting guests until mid day as a Beach Attendant - or arriving mid day to host guests and then leading a team in breaking down the equipment at sunset. You’ll need to be a great team leader, time manager, problem solver, have the stamina for physical work and enjoy hosting guests.

Seasonal ~mid April - October the hope of finding someone ready to start back up in March. It will be open weekends only April, May, Oct and open seven days a week June, July, August, September.

Responsibilities

• Field Lead may cover build or breakdown shifts, followed or proceeded by Beach Attendant duties
• For build, pick up van each morning, be the first to the beach and set footprint
• Setup and breakdown equipment, including but not limited to beach chairs, umbrellas, shade canopies, front desk, shelves, towels and retail items.
• Lead Field Support staff in delegating daily setup and breakdown tasks, assuring timely completion and highest standard of safety and quality
• Maintain stock, quality, cleanliness and presentation of rentals and sales items
• Maintain a clean beach area and clean rental spaces, including but not limited to collecting used towels, reseting spaces, cleaning gear and picking up trash.
• Document equipment damages and stock issues, communicating with fellow Field Lead for shift change and Club Manager as needed
• Welcome and assist guests, guiding them to rental spaces and acting as host
• Facilitate equipment, food or beverage add-on orders or requests
• Assist Front Desk staff as needed, including coverage during breaks
• Walk the beach every 15 minutes to be available to guests
• For breakdown, lead the efficient breakdown of all equipment for a timely closure
• Ensure all equipment is stored safely and securely before departure
• Safely park the van and fulfill changeover protocols (returning keys, leaving notes)
• Comply with all Bliss Beach and City of Santa Barbara standards to ensure safe and compliant operations
• Perform other duties as required by Club Manager

Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
• Drivers license and ability to drive oversized van
• Refined verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact and develop positive relationships with team and guests
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and complete guest requests in a timely fashion
• Ability to take a commanding presence to ensure safety of team and guests

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outdoors in the sun and sand
• Ability to stand for up to 5 hours at a time
• Must have physical stamina to lift moderate weights up to 50lbs
• Ability to push and pull heavy amounts of weight up to 100lbs
• Ability to perform tasks that require gripping, reaching, kneeling, bending, stooping, twisting, crouching, carrying, walking

Perks:

• Tips
• Parking fees covered
• Friends&Fam discounts
• Sweet uniform provided
• Team events & outings

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Event Production: 2 years (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)
• Heavy lifting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25