Event Manager

Musaafer is the New York flagship of the celebrated Houston-born Indian fine dining restaurant that earned Michelin stars in both 2024 and 2025 . Since opening just five months ago, Musaafer NYC has been consistently packed , quickly becoming one of the city’s most sought-after dining destinations.

Spanning nearly 11,000 square feet , the property is home to:

• Musaafer’s Main Dining Room – an immersive, story-driven fine dining experience

• Saaqi – our intimate, high-energy cocktail bar and lounge

• A Dedicated Event Space – designed for world-class private dining, brand activations, and high-profile celebrations

Constant National & Social Media Attention — See Musaafer in Action

Musaafer has been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Forbes, Robb Report, Eater, New York Magazine, and The Infatuation, and has been recognized among the most beautiful new restaurants in America.
This consistent national recognition fuels extraordinary demand for private dining, brand activations, and high-profile events—making this role both dynamic and deeply rewarding.

Featured Among NYC’s Toughest Restaurant Reservations — The Infatuation
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Named as one of the most difficult reservations in New York City, placing Musaafer among the most coveted dining destinations in the country.

Named One of the Most Beautiful New Restaurants in America (2025) — Robb Report
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Recognized for its immersive design and transportive experience, reinforcing Musaafer as a premier setting for luxury private events and buyouts.

#1 New Indian Restaurant of 2025 — Beli
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One of the most influential dining discovery platforms ranked Musaafer as the top new Indian restaurant of the year, spotlighting both culinary excellence and guest experience.

#1 New Restaurant in NYC — Beli
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Across all cuisines, Musaafer was named the number one new restaurant in New York City—an extraordinary distinction in one of the world’s most competitive dining markets.

Favorite Meal of 2025 — SistersSnacking
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A highly followed NYC food authority selected Musaafer as their single favorite meal of the year, driving a surge of discerning, experience-driven guests and event inquiries.

We are seeking an Events Manager to lead and grow Musaafer’s private dining, buyouts, and special events business across all three venues. This role is ideal for a polished, entrepreneurial hospitality professional who thrives in high-profile environments and understands how to translate luxury dining into unforgettable event experiences.

You will play a critical role in positioning Musaafer as one of New York City’s premier event destinations , overseeing the full lifecycle of events—from initial inquiry through flawless execution and post-event analysis.

• Drive new event business through proactive outreach, relationship-building, and strategic sales initiatives

• Manage and grow existing client relationships to maximize repeat business and long-term partnerships

• Create strategies to maximize revenue, menu enhancements, and event profitability

• Develop operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and sales reports; participate in financial review meetings

• Oversee all phases of events from inquiry and proposal to execution and post-event follow-up

• Prepare, manage, and distribute BEOs, contracts, floor plans, timelines, and final invoices

• Conduct site visits, tastings, vendor meetings, and walkthroughs with clients and agencies

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams during events

• Ensure seamless coordination between Events, FOH, BOH, Culinary, Finance, and Marketing teams

• Lead and oversee staff for events

• Set staffing models, PARs, and call times; oversee setup and breakdown

• Maintain preferred vendor lists, COIs, rental orders, and logistical details

• Ensure brand standards, service excellence, safety, and DOH compliance

• Represent Musaafer at industry events, tastings, and networking opportunities

• Collaborate with Marketing and PR to amplify visibility and demand for events

• Ensure every event reflects Musaafer’s Michelin-level standards, creativity, and hospitality

You are a hospitality professional who brings both warmth and rigor to your work:

• Hospitable: Authentic, gracious, and guest-focused

• Communicative: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• Organized: Highly detail-oriented with strong systems and follow-through

• Composed: Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Collaborative: Works seamlessly across departments and with external partners

• Creative & Strategic: Anticipates challenges and solves them proactively

• Entrepreneurial: Takes ownership and drives results

• Multilingual: A plus, but not required

• Minimum 4 years of events or catering sales experience in fine dining

• Michelin-starred, Forbes-rated, or luxury hospitality experience strongly preferred

• Proven track record of managing high-touch, high-revenue events (>$1M annually a plus)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent hospitality education preferred

• Proficiency with Tripleseat, Resy/OpenTable, Avero, Toast/Aloha/Micros, Microsoft Office, Google Drive

• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business demands

• Competitive base salary $75,000–$85,000 + commission (commensurate with experience)

• Opportunity to shape the events identity of one of NYC’s most acclaimed new restaurants

• Exposure to high-profile clients, brands, and media-driven events

• A collaborative, growth-oriented leadership team

• The chance to be part of a Michelin-recognized restaurant at a defining moment in its New York story

If you are passionate about luxury hospitality, love building relationships, and are energized by creating extraordinary events, we would love to hear from you.