Director of Hospitality

Anshe Emet Synagogue is a vibrant, urban Conservative congregation with a collaborative staff and clergy who serve a diverse, dynamic and welcoming community of over 1,200 families.   

Who You Are:  

Our hiring decisions are based on who you are, not only on what you can do. While skills are important, at Anshe Emet we hire the person and the skillset. Therefore, we are looking for someone who shares our core values: 

• Mission: Our congregants are everything to us and customer service is our primary focus 
• Teamwork: We work collaboratively to support one another.  
• Pride: We don’t just work; we build.  
• Relentlessness: We push limits, take risks, and learn.  
• Integrity: We make it right no matter what.  
• Ingenuity: We think outside the box. 
• Tolerance: We are inclusive and value diversity.  
• Introspection: We constantly reflect, seek growth, and pivot. 

Position Summary: 

The Director of Hospitality is responsible for creating a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all congregants, guests, and prospective members. This role oversees all aspects of synagogue hospitality, including Shabbat and holiday meals, lifecycle events, special programs, rentals, and day-to-day guest experience. The Director ensures that all interactions reflect the synagogue’s values of kindness, connection, and community. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Event Planning and Execution 

• Lead and manage synagogue-wide events including Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, receptions, and lifecycle gatherings 
• Liaise with clergy, program staff, and lay leaders on logistics, room setup, and guest experience 
• Use event-management software to create proposals, menus, BEOs, contracts, and invoices 
• Ensure kosher compliance and coordinate closely with kitchen staff 
• Communicate with congregants about lifecycle event needs 
• Oversee partner and rental events 

2. Volunteer Engagement and Community Experience

• Recruit, train, and support volunteers who serve as greeters, ushers, and hosts for services and programs 
• Develop systems that make the synagogue’s hospitality culture visible and consistent 
• Build relationships with congregants, ensuring their needs are met with care and responsiveness 

3. Catering, Kitchen, and Vendor Oversight

• Oversee kitchen operations, catering coordination, and vendor relationships 
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and kashrut standards 
• Manage contracts, invoices, and budgets related to food service, rentals, and event supplies 
• Develop and maintain systems for kitchen usage and event scheduling to avoid conflicts and maximize efficiency 

4. Administrative and Budget Oversight 

• Develop and manage the annual hospitality budget 
• Track expenses, usage, and inventory 
• Partner with communications staff to promote events 
• Contribute to planning for major events and facility needs 

5. Staff and Operational Coordination

• Supervise and schedule service staff  
• Partner with maintenance teams to ensure spaces are properly prepared for all events 
• Collaborate with clergy and staff to ensure the hospitality experience supports the spiritual and programmatic goals of the synagogue

Required Qualifications 

• 3–5 years of experience in hospitality, events, food service, or nonprofit program coordination 
• Outstanding communication skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer-service skills 
• Strong organizational and project-management skills 
• Experience with catering, vendors, or kitchen operations 
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays 
• Proficiency with event or CRM software 
• Ability to lift and move supplies as needed 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in a synagogue or Jewish nonprofit 
• Knowledge of kosher food service 
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers 
• Familiarity with Shabbat and holiday rhythms 
• Food sanitation or allergen training 

Salary & Benefits 

Salary Range: $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience 

Benefits: Health/dental/vision/STD/LTD/life insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, 10 days PTO, retirement options, and comp-time for Shabbat/holiday work. 

Application

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Mimi Weisberg mweisberg@ansheemet.org and Danielle Goldman dgoldman@ansheemet.org.