Director of Events

El Mercado Cocina brings Latin flare to the heart of Hudson Yards; offering modern Mexican cuisine rooted in quality ingredients. We celebrate the day-to-day pleasures of great food & drinks, friends & family, in a vibrant, happy space. Whether it’s a large event for one of our corporate partners or a romantic dinner for two, El Mercado Cocina is the ideal destination.

Required Years of Experience

3 years

Job Details

The Events Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of events and banquets. This position coordinates private and semi-private events with guests, clients, managers, and staff members. The Events Manager runs the event process from initial contact through closing of final bill.

Responsibilities:

• Drafts contracts for each event in accordance with El Mercado’s standards for contracts.
• Creates banquet event orders and coordinates their execution with relevant FOH and BOH staff.
• Creates invoices for clients following event.
• Performs all duties required to facilitate sales and foster long term guest relationships, and as directed by management.
• Tracks events and client details in reservation system and Excel spread sheets.
• Drives sales via networking, community involvement, outside sales, hotel concierge outreach, among other methods.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by Management.
• Assist in coordinating day of events.
• Meeting with day of clients and executing the term of event order and contract.
• Pre shift meetings with staff to review the upcoming night’s events.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• At least three years of previous experience as a senior event coordinator or similar position.
• Strong sense of guest relations and customer service.
• Proficient with computers including Microsoft Office programs.
• Excellent knowledge of restaurant business.
• Possess excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills, and able to multi-task.
• Able to clearly and accurately communicate with clients, guests, and co-workers in English (including reading, writing, and speaking).
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs, frequently.
• Ability to work various shifts if needed for special events, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of Tripleseat a plus.

Acknowledgement: The above list of specific duties is essential functions of this position. This list is not exhaustive, is subject to change, and you are expected to assume all duties assigned by management whether they are listed here. An effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary way this job is performed; however, reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated. You should contact your supervisor to request a reasonable accommodation.

Compensation Details

Compensation: Salary: $65,000 Base + Commission on all contracted events. $100,000+++ potential.

Required Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel)

Customer Service

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Adobe Acrobat & InDesign Experience (a Plus)

Sales

Tripleseat, Open Table, SevenRooms Experience (Preferred)

Strong Verbal and Communication Skills

Written Communication