Rooftop Nightlife Director – New Hotel

Location: Midtown East / Bryant Park, NYC
Compensation: $130,000 – $140,000 annually (based on experience)
Start: Immediate Hire

Be part of one of New York City’s most anticipated hotel openings of 2026 — a stunning new property in the heart of Midtown East, just steps from Bryant Park. We’re seeking an experienced, high-energy Rooftop Director to lead the launch and operations of the hotel’s signature rooftop bar and lounge — a bold new addition to NYC’s nightlife and luxury hospitality scene.

This role is perfect for a hospitality leader with strong nightlife instincts, hotel F&B expertise, and deep beverage knowledge, who thrives on creating vibrant guest experiences from the ground up.

As Rooftop Director, you will take full ownership of the venue — from pre-opening setup and team recruitment to nightly operations and event execution. You’ll be the sole on-site manager and the face of the rooftop, leading with style, precision, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

The venue will operate from 5 PM to 2 AM, and the role requires a hands-on approach, including working late nights as part of regular operations.

• Lead the opening and daily operations of the rooftop bar and lounge, ensuring flawless execution and elevated guest experiences.

• Oversee all guest-facing operations, maintaining the highest service and hospitality standards consistent with the hotel’s brand.

• Partner with Marketing and Sales teams to design and execute activations, special events, and full buyouts (the property’s only outlet capable of complete takeovers).

• Collaborate closely with hotel leadership and ownership as the primary liaison between F&B operations and third-party partners.

• Ensure efficient communication and coordination between departments to deliver exceptional experiences.

• Take a proactive role in training, mentoring, and inspiring staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and excellence.

• Close the venue nightly, ensuring smooth transitions, detailed reporting, and readiness for the following day’s service.

• Hotel experience required, with proven success managing rooftop or nightlife operations.

• Strong beverage program expertise (cocktails, wine, and/or spirits).

• Opening experience within a luxury or lifestyle hotel environment strongly preferred.

• Background as a General Manager, AGM, or Multi-Unit F&B leader with a hands-on, service-driven approach.

• Demonstrated ability to lead autonomously in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills across departments and teams.

• Experience working with third-party hotel ownership or management groups is a plus.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the identity of a new NYC rooftop destination before it opens — leading concept, culture, and execution from day one. You’ll join an exciting hotel group known for design, energy, and excellence, and become part of a team redefining hospitality at the intersection of nightlife and luxury.

If you’re a seasoned leader with a passion for high-energy environments and the drive to create something extraordinary, we want to meet you.

Apply now and be part of the opening team that will set the new standard for NYC rooftops in 2026.