Events Coordinator

STARR Restaurants is seeking an ambitious, organized, and hospitality-minded  Events Coordinator to join our amazing team in New York City. This position is largely remote, but requires flexibility to meet onsite as business demands.

Working closely with our Senior Director of Events and Event Sales Managers, this position provides hands-on administrative and coordination support for a diverse portfolio of affiliated STARR Restaurants, including:

Buddakan NY | Pastis NY | Le Café Louis Vuitton | Le Coucou | Babbo | The Clocktower | Electric Lemon | El Vez | Upland

We are looking for someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to take ownership. For the right candidate, this is more than a coordinator position — it is an opportunity to learn from experienced event professionals, demonstrate your capabilities, and grow into greater responsibility within the organization.

This position offers a comprehensive package including:

• Base Salary Range of $70,000–$80,000
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Coverage
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Dining Discounts at 25+ affiliated STARR Restaurants

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Event Sales Managers with day-to-day event sales and administrative needs.
• Respond to and qualify incoming event inquiries, including checking availability, suggesting alternative dates, and cross-selling affiliated STARR Restaurant venues. 
• Maintain accurate event bookings and availability across reservation and event-management platforms.
• Maintain  Tripleseat , including event details, menus, beverage selections, and picklists.
• Prepare and distribute weekly BEO packets and daily final BEOs to Restaurant Managers, Chefs, and relevant hospitality partners.
• Cross-check BEOs against reservation platforms to ensure accuracy of dates, times, and event details.
• Communicate with Restaurant Managers, Chefs, Beverage Managers, and other internal teams regarding event availability, approvals, menus, and operational details.
• Maintain and update event menus in collaboration with Chefs and Event Sales Managers.
• Create customized event menus and collateral using  Adobe InDesign .
• Assist with vendor coordination, including Certificates of Insurance, security requirements, and load-in logistics.
• Assist with party rental orders and other event-related logistics.
• Support Event Sales initiatives including competitive analysis, marketing projects, and departmental special projects.
• Provide additional support to the Events team as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2–3+ years of experience in event sales, event coordination, hospitality, restaurants, hotels, catering, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership of projects.
• Strong follow-through and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Professional and confident when communicating with management, culinary teams, vendors, and clients.
• Experience with  Tripleseat or another event-management/CRM platform preferred.
• Experience with  OpenTable, Resy , or other restaurant reservation platforms.
• Working knowledge of  Adobe InDesign ; experience creating menus or event collateral strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in  Microsoft Office and Google Workspace .
• Hospitality-minded with a polished, professional, and service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple restaurants and departments.

Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.