Director of Catering, Events

2 weeks ago

New York, New York, United States HotelZone Full time

We are seeking an experienced
Director of Catering, Events & Venues
to lead sales, planning, and execution of high-end events across our hotel and restaurant venues. This role owns the full event revenue lifecycle—marketing event space, driving sales, managing accounts, and ensuring seamless delivery in partnership with operations.

This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands luxury hospitality, thrives in fast-paced environments, and knows that great events are built on relationships, precision, and follow-through.

What You'll Own

  • Lead and execute the
    catering, events, and venue sales strategy
    to drive revenue growth
  • Market and sell event spaces for private dining, buyouts, corporate functions, and social events
  • Oversee
    sales prospecting, account management, contracting, and business development
  • Direct the coordination of all event details, resources, and timelines from inquiry to execution
  • Manage and mentor the
    events and catering team
    , setting clear goals and performance standards
  • Collaborate closely with
    culinary, operations, marketing, and hotel leadership
    to ensure alignment
  • Maintain accurate pipelines, forecasts, and reporting using
    Tripleseat, Sevenrooms, Peoplevine, Prismm, and Excel
  • Serve as a visible leader during key events, ensuring service excellence and guest satisfaction
  • Uphold company standards and policies without compromising the quality of the guest experience

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience
    in luxury hospitality, upscale restaurants, or large venue environments
  • At least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
    overseeing catering, events, or sales teams
  • Proven success in driving
    event revenue and venue utilization
  • Strong background in
    event sales, coordination, and client relationship management
  • Highly organized with exceptional
    attention to detail and time management
  • Confident working independently with minimal supervision
  • Excellent
    written and verbal communication skills in English
    ; multilingual is a plus
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a
    high-pressure, fast-paced environment
  • Guest-focused, culturally aware, and polished in presentation and demeanor
  • Full schedule availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Physically able to
    stand, bend, lift, push, or pull up to 30 lbs
  • Proficient with
    Excel and event/sales platforms
    (Tripleseat, Sevenrooms, Peoplevine, Prismm)

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