Events Director

Chef Sujan Sarkar is bringing his Michelin-Starred Indian tasting menu concept, Indienne, to New York This Spring. We are looking for committed Front of House professionals looking to join our opening team as we bring his vision to life.


The Events Director position at Indienne New York is an Salaried Managerial role Eligible for Commission paid from guest-facing charges that works closely with the Culinary and Service management teams and all other front-of-house and back-of-house team members. The Events Director is responsible for sales and execution of events packages as designed by our Culinary and Service management teams in each of our three spaces to open at 515 W 38th Street - Indienne, Elder, and Apas

This is a hybrid position that will involve both floor management duties and sales duties as we build our team from the ground up. Our opening team will be tight, and the the goals of the program are significant. You will be part of building systems rather than just executing them as a 'hired gun.' Coming to the table with a client book is always appreciated, but since this is an opening we're happy to grow with you.

Should you choose to rise to the occasion, you will be joining a committed team of professionals devoted not only to the execution of technically flawless service, but also the greater goal of making our corner of 38th Street one of the top fine dining establishments in the City of New York.

If you are ready, willing, and able to put in the time and invest in your future, we are happy to return the favor.

Position Summary

The Events Director oversees all private dining operations while also serving as a leader within the main restaurant dining room. This role is responsible for managing event sales, planning, and execution, while supporting service on the floor to ensure a seamless and elevated guest experience.

The Private Events Manager maintains a presence during service, leading teams in real time and ensuring alignment between event execution and overall restaurant operations.

This role requires a hospitality-driven and highly organized professional who can balance event management responsibilities with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Essential Duties

• Manage all private dining inquiries from initial contact through post-event follow-up
• Conduct site tours and build strong client relationships
• Create customized event proposals, contracts, and BEOs
• Coordinate menus, beverage packages, room setups, and event timelines
• Collaborate with culinary and dining room teams to ensure seamless execution
• Oversee event setup, service, and breakdown; when not present, clearly delegate responsibilities to a designated point person
• Oversee the planning and execution of all private events to ensure alignment with operational standards
• Ensure a high level of guest satisfaction throughout all stages of the event experience
• Manage event billing, deposits, and final payments
• Maintain organization and accuracy of all event-related documentation including event calendar, BEO, contracts and relevant tech stack positions
• Identify opportunities to grow private dining revenue
• Ensure accurate communication of event details across all departments
• Support staffing alignment for events and dining room operations as needed

Leadership & Team Development

• Support and guide front-of-house teams during both private events and regular service
• Foster and maintain a culture of accountability, professionalism, and hospitality that reflects the company’s core values
• Lead pre-service meetings for the team, setting clear expectations for each shift
• Oversee training, and ongoing performance management to ensure consistency and growth across the team
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to ensure consistency in execution and service standards
• Maintain an active presence on the floor to support, direct, and motivate the team
• Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, composure, and a solution-oriented mindset
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and high-performing work environment
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration between dining room and kitchen teams

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in private events or restaurant event management
• 2+ years of restaurant dining room management experience
• Proven ability to manage the planning of multiple events simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of event planning, BEO creation, and coordination across departments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build client relationships and lead service teams effectively
• Professional presence with a genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
• Ability to remain composed under pressure and make decisive, guest-focused decisions
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands for this position are: Seeing, hearing speaking, reaching, sitting, standing for 5-10 hours, bending and moving intermittently through our space during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Indienne New York reserves the right to add or delete duties and essential duties at the discretion of Indienne New York or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the General level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.