Private Events Manager

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Private Events Manager to oversee all private dining operations while also serving as a leader within our main restaurant dining room. This role requires a hospitality-driven professional who can successfully manage event sales, planning, and execution while confidently leading service teams on the floor. 

The ideal candidate has experience managing private events within a restaurant environment and has also worked as a dining room manager or floor manager in a high-volume, upscale setting. 

 This position is in person 5 days a week. In addition to a base salary this position will receive commission on events. 

Key Responsibilities 

Private Dining & Events 

• Manage all private dining inquiries from initial contact through post-event follow-up 

• Conduct site tours and build client relationships 

• Create customized event proposals, contracts, and BEOs 

• Coordinate menus, beverage packages, room setups, and timelines 

• Collaborate with culinary and dining room teams to ensure seamless execution 

• Oversee event setup, service, and breakdown. When unable to be onsite clearly delegate responsibilities to another point person. 

• Ensure exceptional guest experience and satisfaction 

• Manage event billing, deposits, and final payments 

• Maintain organized event calendar and sales pipeline 

• Identify opportunities to grow private dining revenue 

Restaurant Floor Management 

• Actively manage service in the main dining room as a floor manager 

• Lead pre-shift meetings and communicate service expectations 

• Ensure service standards and hospitality excellence are consistently met 

• Resolve guest concerns professionally and promptly 

• Support training and development of front-of-house staff 

Qualifications 

• 2+ years of private dining or restaurant event management experience 

• 2+ years of restaurant floor or dining room management experience 

• Strong leadership and team management skills 

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities 

• Professional written and verbal communication skills 

• Experience with event software (Triple Seat)/POS systems 

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 

• Strong understanding of food & beverage operations