Private Events Manager

Job Details

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