Operations Manager

Operations Manager - Harvest Moon Catering- Charlottesville, VA

Why Did We Post This Job?
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Hospitality is about creating a sense of place where everyone has a seat at the table. At Harvest Moon Catering (HMC) we give consistent and thoughtful attention to details. We provide exceptional food AND exceptional service and we believe the best way to serve our current and future clients is to add talented and high-performing employees to our team to help create and execute our clients’ visions for their events. The Operations Manager is a critical piece in that execution as they drive the Warehouse, Beverage, and Packout functions.

Discover the Harvest Moon Catering difference.

We respect hospitality as a calling. Serving others is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily—and lasting—fulfillment in their work. Hospitality is a fast-paced, dynamic industry and life at HMC is no exception. Here you’ll need to be able to shift between tasks, frequently, while still having a high attention to detail and quality.

We recruit the best of the best. Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber. You will be surrounded by "A professionals" who expect you to perform at their level every day

We offer a flexible work environment. Employees have some flexibility to create a schedule that allows them to stay plugged-in with the team in the field or at HMC. And our online tools keep them connected when additional administrative work is required away from the warehouse.

We nurture teams of excellence. Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are and you will have the very best administrators to support your client care.

We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We work with team members to say “yes” to creative suggestions to make life better for our clients and our employees. At Harvest Moon, we work with best-in-class teammates from a variety of backgrounds who share a passion for getting better every day.

So What (Exactly) is an Operations Manager?
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The Operations Manager partners closely with the three main functions of Operations and other internal HMC staff to bring clients’ visions of all shapes and sizes to life – whether it’s a wedding, a corporate gala, or intimate dinner party. Responsibilities include providing a safe work environment and lead the warehouse team by scheduling the staff and providing a consolidated plan to pull, load, deliver, and recover rentals equipment; managing the maintenance and usage of the HMC vehicle fleet; overseeing linen processing; manage basic facility maintenance and custodial requirements; maintain rental and disposable inventories; supervise the Packout and Beverage sub-divisions of the larger Operations Department.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about building and developing talent, ensuring our team has the skills and support they need to thrive.

The Minimum You'll Do:
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· Lead the Rentals function: consolidate pick-lists, provide a vehicle loading, delivery and pick-up schedule and manage the Packout and Beverage functions to support our mission

· Building team cohesion and providing training are key to the success of the Ops function

• Oversee basic facility maintenance and custodial needs to maintain a safe and clean workplace
• You must be able to drive HMC vehicles (CDL not required)
• You’re physically able to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and stand on your feet for long durations
• Be enthusiastic (Over the Moon!) about exceptional client experiences and a positive, motivational team member

What Others Say About You:
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• You're a great leader and team player
• You're organized and resourceful
• You love problem solving
• You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to help others

Your Experience, Education, and Training:
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• You have a high degree of proficiency in Google Suite and MS Office products
• You have 5 years of general management experience; 3 years of operations management experience; with at least 1 year of inventory or hospitality management experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required

What You'll Get:
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HMC strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance.

To “walk that talk,” we offer great pay, real raise potential, and discretionary bonuses. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Charlottesville, VA 22901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000