Events Manager NYC Restaurant

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🎉 Events Manager

Modern Italian Restaurant — Midtown NYC

📍 Midtown Manhattan

💰 $75K–$85K Base Salary + 3% Commission + Benefits

💻 Hybrid Flexibility

A brand-new modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is seeking a dynamic, highly organized, and passionate Events Sales Manager to lead and grow its private dining and events program.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a stylish new hospitality concept that blends elevated Italian cuisine, beautiful design, and warm hospitality — perfect for corporate events, celebrations, private dinners, and social gatherings.

The ideal candidate is a natural relationship builder, detail-obsessed organizer, and hospitality-driven salespersonwho thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves turning inquiries into memorable guest experiences.

This role offers hybrid flexibility, strong earning potential, and the chance to build an events program from the ground up.

✨ The Opportunity

As Events Sales Manager, you will own the events pipeline from initial inquiry to flawless execution, working closely with the restaurant’s leadership, culinary team, and operations team to deliver exceptional experiences.

You will help grow the restaurant’s reputation as a go-to Midtown destination for private events, corporate gatherings, and celebrations.

This role combines:

🤝 Relationship building

📈 Sales & revenue growth

🗂️ Organization & logistics

✨ Hospitality-driven event execution

🔑 Key Responsibilities

📩 Event Sales & Business Development

• Manage all private dining and events inquiries (corporate, social, celebrations, buyouts)
• Convert leads into confirmed bookings through strong relationship building
• Proactively generate new event opportunities and partnerships
• Maintain and grow relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and concierge networks
• Represent the restaurant at networking events and industry opportunities

🗂️ Event Planning & Coordination

• Guide clients through the entire planning process, from initial inquiry to event day
• Coordinate menus, room layouts, timelines, and special requests
• Ensure clear communication between clients and the restaurant team
• Create detailed event orders and planning documents

🎯 Execution & Guest Experience

• Ensure events run smoothly and exceed guest expectations
• Collaborate with the culinary and service teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Be present for key events when needed to oversee execution

📊 Systems & Organization

• Track leads, bookings, and revenue through event management systems
• Maintain organized event calendars and client communication
• Assist leadership in building a strong and scalable events program

🌟 Ideal Candidate

You are organized, energetic, and hospitality-obsessed, with a natural ability to connect with people and manage details simultaneously.

You thrive when building relationships, closing deals, and creating unforgettable experiences.

Qualifications include:

• 2–5+ years of experience in restaurant events sales, hospitality sales, or private dining management
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• A natural sales mindset with strong follow-through
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple events and inquiries simultaneously
• Passion for hospitality and guest experience
• Experience with corporate and social events in NYC is highly preferred

💰 Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $75K–$85K
• Commission: 3% on events booked
• Hybrid flexibility
• Competitive benefits package
• Growth opportunities within a growing hospitality concept

🚀 Why This Role Is Exciting

• Be part of a brand-new modern Italian restaurant launch
• Build and shape the events program from the ground up
• Work with a passionate hospitality team
• Strong earning potential through commissions
• Hybrid flexibility with a vibrant Midtown venue

Apply here or email us at:

[email protected]