Event Manager

The opportunity Delaware North’s Patina Group is seeking a full-time Event Manager to join our team at State Grill and Bar in New York, New York. This role is primarily focused on the planning and execution of upscale private events, with a strong emphasis on experiences hosted in lounges and executive dining spaces. The Restaurant Event Manager will lead all aspects of catering and banquet operations, providing leadership, scheduling, and oversight of event teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across every function. In this position, you will direct and execute all catering and banquet activities with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strict adherence to event specifications, ensuring each experience is delivered seamlessly from planning through completion. If working at prestigious venues and leading exceptional events for a diverse guest base excites you, pull up a chair at our hospitality table and apply today. Pay Minimum – Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $66,300 – $88,400 / year In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at What we offer At Delaware North, we care about our team members’ personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with up to 4% company match Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance Paid vacation days and holidays Paid parental bonding leave Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts What will you do? Lead catering and banquet teams by providing direction, scheduling, and oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality event execution Execute all catering and banquet operations while aligning team members through daily pre-event briefings on service standards and expectations Maintain clear communication between banquet and culinary teams to support seamless coordination and service delivery Monitor inventory levels of catering supplies and beverages to ensure accurate tracking and timely replenishment Develop staffing and event schedules that align with operational needs and service demands Process and coordinate catering orders to ensure accuracy and on-time fulfillment Organize catering equipment, rentals, storage areas, and incoming deliveries to maintain cleanliness, readiness, and efficient operations More about you Minimum of 3 years of management experience in catering preferably in fine dining restaurant operations Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service and cultivate positive working relationships Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Excel, Word Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in alignment with operational demands Shift details Days Evenings Holidays Weekends #J-18808-Ljbffr