AV Operations Manager | Christiana, DE | Salary up to 55k + commission

Audio Visual Operations Manager

Hotel Event Production | Christiana, DE | Salary up to 55k plus Commission!

Bring your AV expertise to the heart of hospitality! We’re searching for a hands-on Audio Visual Operations Manager to lead hotel event production, manage a skilled AV team, and deliver flawless live experiences. If you’re passionate about event technology, guest service, and leadership, this role puts you at the center of it all.

Key Responsibilities

• Hotel AV Leadership: Oversee daily AV operations for meetings, conferences, galas, banquets, and live events—ensuring setup, operation, and teardown are delivered with precision and efficiency.
• Team Management: Schedule, delegate, and mentor a team of AV technicians, building a culture of accountability, service excellence, and continuous growth.
• Technical Expertise: Serve as lead technician for multiple breakout sessions and general sessions, operating audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment.
• Inventory & Equipment Management: Maintain accurate equipment records, manage shipping and receiving, and implement strong inventory control practices.
• Client & Guest Service: Build strong client relationships, address event needs in real time, and ensure every AV detail enhances the guest experience while maximizing onsite revenue.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audio visual management or event production, ideally in a hotel, conference center, or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities to inspire and develop a team.
• Hands-on knowledge of audio, video, and lighting systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Strong communication and client service orientation.
• Ambitious and Proactive: Candidates who are eager to grow and take initiative.
• Committed to Excellence: Individuals who consistently strive for high-quality results.
• Culture Fits: People who bring a positive, engaging personality and will contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Professional Image: We are looking for candidates who carry themselves with professionalism while still being personable

Why You’ll Love This Role

Every event is an opportunity to create something unforgettable—and you’ll be the driving force behind making it happen. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• A collaborative environment where your technical expertise and leadership make a lasting impact

Step into a role where technology, hospitality, and leadership meet—and help create experiences that guests will remember long after the event ends.

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.