Event Coordinator

BLACKBARN is an American restaurant founded by John Doherty, former Executive Chef of Waldorf Astoria New York. Located at the north end of Madison Square Park in Manhattan’s NoMad neighborhood, we are known for seasonal menus, warm hospitality, and versatile event spaces that host everything from corporate meetings to full-scale weddings.

We believe great events start with strong teamwork. Our environment is collaborative, fast paced, and supportive, with a focus on professional growth and genuine hospitality for both our guests and our team.

What We Ask of You

• You value teamwork and communicate clearly with colleagues across departments
• You approach clients and coworkers with professionalism, warmth, and respect
• You are organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• You take initiative and follow through
• You are interested in building a career in hospitality, events, or sales

Event Coordinator Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for events in private and semi private dining spaces
• Create and manage Banquet Event Orders and maintain accurate event documentation
• Process deposits and final payments
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and assist with follow up communication
• Serve as a liaison between clients and culinary and operations teams to ensure seamless execution
• Support event day execution as needed, including client greeting and on site coordination
• Maintain CRM systems such as Tripleseat and assist with reporting and file organization
• Assist with office administration including ordering supplies and maintaining sales materials
• Support menu updates, proposal templates, and sales kit preparation

Marketing Support

• Assist with events related marketing initiatives in collaboration with the PR and social media teams
• Draft content for email campaigns and event promotions
• Support targeted outreach initiatives and industry events
• Be present onsite for select marketing activations and hosted planner events

Our Event Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the daily operations and growth of our private events business while helping maintain the high standards our clients expect.

Job Type

Full time

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available after 90 days
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Two weeks paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• Employee dining discounts

Experience

• 1 year of events, hospitality, or related experience preferred
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred
• Familiarity with platforms such as OpenTable, Resy, and Tripleseat preferred

Work Location: In person