Events Director

Celestine Restaurant/Brooklyn Restaurant Group

Posted about 22 hours ago

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We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial Events Director to lead and grow the private events program across our restaurant group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the vision, sales performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth of all events across our venues.

The Events Director will drive revenue through proactive sales strategy, cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships, and build best-in-class event experiences that reflect our hospitality standards and brand identity. This role oversees the events team and works cross-functionally with operations, culinary, marketing, and ownership to ensure seamless execution and continued program expansion.

This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives equally in big-picture strategy and high-touch client hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Program Growth
Own and lead the overall vision, strategy, and performance of the events program across all restaurant properties
Develop annual revenue goals, sales strategies, and KPIs; regularly report on performance and growth opportunities
Identify and pursue new revenue streams including corporate partnerships, brand activations, weddings, social events, and experiential programming
Conceptualize innovative event formats and offerings to keep the program competitive, relevant, and differentiated in the market
Evaluate competitor practices, pricing, and trends to continuously refine our positioning and packages
Collaborate with marketing to develop sales materials, campaigns, and outreach strategies

Sales & Business Development
Oversee all inbound and outbound event sales efforts
Cultivate new clients, corporate accounts, agencies, and planners to expand our network and repeat business
Lead high-value negotiations and close key contracts
Maintain and grow a comprehensive corporate and planner database
Establish proactive sales initiatives and partnerships that drive consistent pipeline growth
Develop pricing structures, packages, and profitability models

Team Leadership & Management
Lead, mentor, and manage the events team including managers, coordinators, and administrative support
Hire, train, and develop team members to ensure excellence in service, organization, and especially sales performance
Create systems, SOPs, and workflows that improve efficiency and scalability
Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture grounded in hospitality and accountability
Provide ongoing coaching, performance reviews, and professional development

Event Planning & Operational Oversight
Oversee planning and execution standards for all private and semi-private events
Ensure consistent excellence across client communications, timelines, contracts, and logistics
Guide floor plans, run of shows, vendor coordination, and production strategy at a high level
Partner with General Managers and Culinary leadership to align menus, staffing, and service execution
Establish quality control processes for BEOs, documentation, and day-of readiness
Step in as senior lead or escalation point for complex or high-profile events

Client Experience & Brand Representation
Serve as an ambassador for the group’s hospitality philosophy and brand standards
Build long-term relationships with clients and planners to encourage repeat business and referrals
Ensure each event reflects thoughtful design, seamless execution, and elevated service
Resolve issues proactively and maintain professionalism under pressure

Who You Are
5–8+ years of progressive experience in events leadership, hospitality sales, or venue management
Proven success driving event revenue growth and developing new business
Experience managing and mentoring teams
Strong financial acumen and comfort with forecasting, pricing strategy, and profitability
Exceptionally organized with strong systems thinking
Warm, polished communicator with high emotional intelligence
Creative, strategic, and solutions-oriented
Comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on oversight when needed
Passionate about restaurants, hospitality, and memorable guest experiences

What We Offer
Opportunity to shape and grow a dynamic, design-forward events program
Leadership role with meaningful ownership and creative input
Collaborative and hospitality-driven culture
Competitive salary + performance incentives
Benefits package

How to Apply