Festival Operations Manager Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

This Operations Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for assisting in the administration, planning, budgeting and direction for the operations of the Center including front and back of house services.  Insures an effective and cost efficient program by controlling the Operations budget, and performs related day to day responsibilities as required. Coordinates all elements of F&B operations including budgeting, purchasing, directs the operation and ordering of product and stocking. 

This role pays an annual salary of $53,000-$63,000

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until September 4, 2026.

• Assists General Manager in the overall daily operation and maintenance of the facilities.  
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for all event changeovers; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Coordinate and review the work plan for changeover, facility maintenance and operations; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Participate in the development and administration of the Operations budget; forecast additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; implement adjustments as necessary.
• Coordinate facility arrangements and monitor the work of contractors; including equipment rental and borrowing City/County equipment. Report any issues to General Manager immediately.
• Order supplies and materials for maintenance programs within budget guidelines; receive and maintain supplies.

• 3-5 years’ experience in an F&B operations position in an arena or convention center.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field (Facility Management, Engineering, Sports Management, etc.) preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Previous experience managing F&B teams required.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including, early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays and extended number of consecutive days.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.