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Job Title: Human Resources Manager Location: Newark, NJ Department: Human Resources Reports To: General Manager / Director of Operations Employment Type: Full-Time Schedule: Evening and weekend availability may be required Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Manager to oversee all HR operations for our fast-paced nightlife and entertainment venues. This role is responsible for recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and ensuring a positive and professional workplace culture that aligns with the high-energy, guest-focused environment of nightlife operations. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition & Onboarding • Lead recruitment efforts for all positions including bartenders, servers, security, DJs, hosts, and management staff, • Manage the full-cycle hiring process, including interviews, background checks, and job offers, • Develop and maintain an effective onboarding program for new hires Employee Relations & Culture • Act as a trusted point of contact for staff regarding workplace issues, conflict resolution, and policy clarification, • Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful work culture in a nightlife setting, • Support team-building events and recognition programs to promote employee engagement Compliance & Policy Management • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and nightlife industry regulations (e.g. liquor laws, security licensing), • Maintain employee records, handle incident reports, and oversee disciplinary actions with discretion, • Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures Training & Development • Coordinate training on topics such as responsible service of alcohol, workplace conduct, safety, and harassment prevention, • Support ongoing development for managers and team leads Payroll & Benefits Coordination • Liaise with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accurate and timely employee compensation and benefits administration, • Support scheduling software and timekeeping systems Risk & Safety Oversight • Partner with security and operations teams to promote workplace safety and incident reporting, • Support investigations and resolution of employee or guest incidents when necessary Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (preferred), • 3–5 years of HR management experience, preferably in hospitality, nightlife, or entertainment, • Strong understanding of HR laws and best practices, • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, • Ability to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced, late-night work environment, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed Preferred Skills: • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, • Experience with scheduling and HRIS systems, • Knowledge of nightlife operations, liquor licensing, or security staffing
The Wedding Planner will work closely with brides, grooms, and their families to plan and coordinate all aspects of their special day—from concept to execution. You will be the main point of contact, managing vendors, timelines, budgets, and ensuring that every wedding curated by First Impressions is as stunning and seamless as our signature beauty services. Key Responsibilities: Meet with clients to understand their vision, style, and wedding goals. Create personalized wedding plans and schedules. Coordinate with trusted vendors, venues, caterers, florists, decorators, and photographers. Work closely with our in-house beauty team to align hair, makeup, and prep services with the wedding timeline. Manage budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective decisions. Provide full-day-of-wedding coordination and troubleshooting. Offer design input for themes, décor, and styling that complement our salon’s luxury aesthetic. Maintain excellent communication with clients and vendors throughout the planning process. Stay up to date on wedding trends, seasonal themes, and local vendor options. Qualifications: 5 years of experience in wedding planning, event coordination, or related field. Strong network of local wedding vendors is a plus. Exceptional communication, organization, and time management skills. Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure. A passion for weddings, beauty, and creating unforgettable client experiences.
We’re seeking a Hospitality Service Technician to join our Operations team. The Hospitality Service Technician will report directly to the Service Manager/Supervisor. What You’ll Do: The Hospitality Service Technician will provide genuine anticipatory service to clients and participants in all aspects of hospitality and conference services. In this position, you will interact with our clients and ensure they have a great experience at Convene. You will work in partnership with the Culinary, Production, Technology teams to ensure we are exceeding the expectations of our clients. At all times, the Service Technician is expected to be attentive to our clients’ needs and make them feel welcomed, important, and relaxed. We need someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as someone highly motivated and ready to work with others. Our employees carry our Core Values every day: Genuine, Relentless, Integrity, and Teamwork. • Greet all clients with enthusiasm and friendliness, • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times, • Provide world-class service, in accordance with our Brand Standards, • Set up, replenish, maintain, and breakdown Food and Beverage stations, • Accommodate special client needs and last minute requests, • Develop relationships with clients, • Accurately answer client questions about culinary and our spaces in a friendly manner, • Read, understand, and execute Program Execution Orders, • Follow checklists and Standard Operating Procedures, • Set up and breakdown conference rooms and refreshing rooms as needed, • Perform facility maintenance, • Maintain safe, clean, organized, and well-stocked work areas, • Responsible for constant sanitation, organization, and proper food handling, • Have full knowledge of menus, recipes, and other pertinent information, • Perform opening, mid-shift, and closing duties in accordance with company standards, • Perform cleaning duties including: wiping down tables and chairs, cleaning glasses, washing dishes, polishing glass and silverware, making rollups, • Maintain a professional appearance at all times, • Maintain professional working relationships with team, • Follows all Company drink recipes and procedures, • Proficiently prepares blended and cold drinks provided by the cafe, • Full knowledge of coffee and tea menu, • Perform additional duties as assigned What We Look For: • Minimum 2 years server experience, • 1 year of coffee experience a plus, • Basic knowledge of food and beverage, • Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • Proven good organizational skills, • Must be highly motivated and ready to lead other team members, • Proficient in multitasking, • Food Hygiene or Food Handling Certificate preferred, • TIPS Certification preferred, • Flexible and long hours are sometimes required., • Ability to move, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance, • Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, • Ability to stand, sit, and walk for an extended period of time Compensation: The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Full Time Hourly Rate: $21 This role is also eligible for Convene's annual incentive performance bonus plan. This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. Who We Are: Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, and gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences and uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection.The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, and Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, and building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand and product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, and dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and UK, and with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities. We’re Here For You: At Convene, you’ll receive: Health and Wellness • Excellent health coverage for you and your family starting day one, • 24/7 virtual care through Centivo Care, • Employee Assistance Program: emotional well-being and support for everyday life, • Fertility & family planning through Kindbody Time Off and Work-Life Balance • Generous paid time off plus time off for your birthday, • A Holiday closure each year to allow all employees to unplug and recharge, • Paid time off for new parents: maternity, paternity, adoption Financial Support and Benefits • 401K plan with company matching, • Financial support for education: for attending conferences, taking courses, or gaining certifications Professional Development and Recognition • Continuous professional and personal development support, • Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones Community and Impact • Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives, • The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do