Senior Private Sales Manager - Eataly Flatiron

Eataly North America • New York, NY

12d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Private Events Manager focuses on private events in the Restaurants at an Eataly New York City location. This role oversees on-premises private dining, off-premises events/banqueting, catering drop-off, and B2B corporate business. This senior private event manager, revenue-focused role combining sales, client management, team leadership, and execution.

Requirements

• 6–10+ years in private dining, events, catering, or hospitality sales
• Proven track record of driving revenue across multiple channels (private dining, catering, B2B)
• Experience with both on-premises events and offsite/catering
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Tripleseat required
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events as needed
• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the NYC hospitality market is a strong plus
• Experience with ezCater and FoodStorm preferred
• Food Handler’s License preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue across private dining, catering, and B2B channels
• Manage inbound leads and proactively develop new business
• Build relationships with corporate clients, executive assistants, and event planners
• Convert inquiries into confirmed bookings and maintain a strong pipeline
• Build long-term client relationships and drive repeat business
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication
• Develop proposals aligned with client needs and operational capabilities
• Plan and execute private dining, offsite events, and catering orders
• Create and manage accurate BEOs
• Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams
• Lead key events and ensure strong execution and guest satisfaction
• Lead and support a team of private sales coordinators, ensuring alignment on sales, execution, and service standards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees