Events & Catering Sales Manager

$80,000–$85,000 Base Salary + Commission | Six-Figure Earning Potential

Manhattan & Brooklyn | Full-Time | On-Site

PERSONE NYC is recruiting for TWO exciting Events & Catering Sales Manager opportunities with established, independent restaurant groups in New York City.

We're looking for motivated, personable, highly organized hospitality professionals who love building relationships, generating new business, and creating memorable guest experiences.

Whether your background is in private dining, restaurant buyouts, corporate events, catering sales, or hospitality event management, we'd love to connect!

These are hands-on, revenue-driven positions with strong earning potential, direct exposure to restaurant leadership, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Growing NYC Restaurant Group | Manhattan & Brooklyn

$75K–$80K Base + Tiered Sales Commission

Join a vibrant, expanding restaurant group known for its distinctive cuisine, warm hospitality, and multiple locations across NYC.

You'll lead and grow private events, restaurant buyouts, corporate catering, and off-site events, working closely with operations, culinary, and marketing teams.

Ideal for: An entrepreneurial events professional who enjoys both business development and hands-on execution across multiple restaurant locations.

Upscale Steakhouse | Midtown Manhattan

Approximately $85K Base + Additional Event Earnings

Estimated Total Compensation: $105K+

Join an established upscale steakhouse with a strong private dining and corporate events business.

You'll manage incoming inquiries, build client relationships, close event sales, and coordinate exceptional experiences from booking to execution.

Schedule: Sunday–Thursday, approximately 12 PM–10 PM.

Ideal for: A polished, sales-driven hospitality professional with strong organizational skills who can step into an active events business and make an immediate impact.

• Drive sales: Generate new business, respond to inquiries, develop proposals, and convert leads into confirmed events.

• Build relationships: Connect with corporate clients, event planners, executive assistants, local businesses, and repeat guests.

• Plan memorable events: Coordinate private dinners, restaurant buyouts, celebrations, corporate functions, and catering experiences.

• Own the details: Manage contracts, BEOs, menus, event timelines, deposits, and final payments.

• Execute with excellence: Collaborate with chefs, restaurant managers, and service teams to deliver seamless events.

• Grow revenue: Identify new sales opportunities, develop partnerships, and maximize repeat business.

• Stay organized: Manage event calendars, client communications, CRM systems, and sales reporting.
  
  

We're especially interested in candidates who bring:

• 2–5+ years of experience in restaurant events, private dining, catering sales, hospitality sales, or event management.

• Strong sales instincts and the confidence to close business.

• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

• Experience coordinating multiple events and managing deadlines.

• A good understanding of NYC restaurant operations and hospitality standards.

• Familiarity with Tripleseat, Toast, or similar event management platforms.

• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset and genuine passion for hospitality.

You don't need to have done everything. We're open to candidates with different hospitality backgrounds who bring the right combination of sales ability, organizational skills, and hands-on experience.

• Base salaries: Approximately $75,000–$85,000, depending on the opportunity and experience.

• Additional compensation: 3% Sales commissions or event-related earnings, depending on the position.

• Six-figure earning potential, particularly for the Midtown steakhouse opportunity.

• Full-time, on-site positions.

• Opportunities for professional growth within established NYC hospitality businesses.

• Benefits vary by employer and will be discussed during the interview process.

For over a decade, PERSONE NYC has partnered with some of New York City's most respected independent restaurants, chefs, and hospitality groups.

We take the time to understand your experience, career goals, and what you're looking for in your next opportunity.

Our goal isn't just to fill a position. It's to help you find the right fit.

If you're currently working in events, catering, private dining, or hospitality sales — or are ready to take the next step in your career — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply directly or email your resume to:
[email protected].

Please include your current role, salary expectations, and whether you're actively or confidentially exploring new opportunities.

All applications and conversations will be handled confidentially.

PERSONE NYC | Boutique Hospitality Recruitment | New York City