Event Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• 5–7 years of experience in event sales or catering management within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or lifestyle venues.
• Proven success driving event revenue while maintaining brand integrity and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect with clients.
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and the ability to execute events with precision and grace.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event demands require.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, secure, and manage events, including private dinners, corporate receptions, and hosted cultural gatherings.
• Build and maintain client relationships as the primary contact from inquiry through post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to design menus that reflect elegant cuisine.
• Create proposals, floor plans, and event timelines that balance guest experience and operational flow.
• Coordinate staffing, logistics, and vendor partnerships to ensure seamless event execution.
• Manage contracts, deposits, invoicing, and forecasting for event business.
• Represent the restaurant with professionalism and warmth, reflecting its refined yet approachable hospitality.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Holiday time off, varying by site and state
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and wellness programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid parental leave
• Personal leave
• Potential paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws