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Guest Experience Events Manager

Rooted Oaks Ranch, Houston, TX, United States


Guest Experience & Events Manager – Rooted Oaks Ranch
Full-Time | On-Site

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

About Rooted Oaks Ranch
Rooted Oaks Ranch is a premier wellness, equine therapy and experiential retreat setting offering immersive retreats, workshops, and clinical intensives for discerning guests. We are not a hotel. We are not a conference center. We are a living, breathing experience — and every detail matters.

Our guests arrive knowing what to expect and trusting us to deliver something extraordinary. Your job is to make sure we keep that promise.

Role
We are looking for a Guest Experience & Events Manager who understands that luxury is not about excess — it's about precision, warmth, and anticipating what someone needs before they know they need it. You will own the end‑to‑end guest journey for every retreat, workshop, and intensive held at Rooted Oaks: from pre‑arrival coordination to final departure.

You will lead a small on‑site hospitality team and personally ensure that every guest feels welcomed, seen, and cared for from the moment they arrive. This is a hands‑on, relationship‑first role. You will be present. You will be the face of the experience.

What You’ll Do
Pre‑Event Execution

Coordinate with program leads to fully understand the vision, schedule, and guest needs for each event

Manage pre‑arrival communications: confirmations, arrival windows, dietary needs, room assignments, and logistics

Prepare the property — rooms, common spaces, welcome amenities — to the standard of a boutique luxury resort

Brief and prepare support staff for each guest cohort

On‑Site Guest Experience

Greet every guest personally upon arrival

Oversee bag handling, room delivery, and initial property orientation

Welcome each guest into the main house, offer refreshments, and provide a warm, unhurried introduction to the property

Anticipate needs throughout the stay — quiet check‑ins, room touches, dietary accommodations, schedule reminders

Handle any issues that arise with discretion, calm, and care

Event Coordination

Serve as the operational point of contact for all retreat and workshop logistics

Coordinate room turnovers, meal timing, transportation, and activity flow with internal teams

Maintain a master run‑of‑show for every event and adapt in real time when needed

Debrief after each event and implement improvements

Team & Vendor Oversight

Lead and schedule on‑site hospitality staff (guest reception, housekeeping support, F&B coordination)

Manage vendor relationships relevant to guest experience (linens, florals, specialty provisions, transportation)

Uphold and help develop property standards and SOPs

What We’re Looking For
Must‑Haves

3+ years in luxury hospitality, high‑end event coordination, boutique hotel management, or similar

Exceptional attention to detail — you notice what others miss

Natural warmth with guests; calm and confident under pressure

Strong organizational and communication skills

Comfort working weekends and event days (schedule varies seasonally)

Willingness to be on‑property during active retreat weekends

Nice‑to‑Haves

Background in wellness, retreat, or experiential hospitality settings

Experience managing small hospitality teams

Familiarity with ranch, outdoor, or non‑traditional venue environments

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $65,000 – $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Performance incentives based on guest satisfaction and event execution.

On‑site meals provided during active retreat weekends.

A one‑of‑a‑kind work environment — no two events are the same.

How to Apply
Send your resume and a brief note (one to two paragraphs) telling us about a specific guest or event moment you’re proud of. Generic applications will not be considered.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and move quickly for the right candidate. This will be a short‑term post and we are working through our network to find the person for this role.

Rooted Oaks Ranch is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexible work from home options available.

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