Director of Events

Recruiting Partner: Erica Gillespie

Brooklyn, New York | Food & Beverage & Lodging | Not Remote | $110,000 to $125,000 | Job ID: 170280

Job Summary

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A respected hospitality group is seeking a seasoned Director of Events to oversee the operations, guest experience, and team development at a premier event venue. This is an opportunity to shape an energetic team and deliver memorable client experiences in a dynamic, people-focused environment.

Director of Events Benefits & Compensation

  • $110,000–$125,000 annual salary plus bonus and gratuity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Paid time off and paid sick time
  • Employee discounts

Director of Events Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5+ years of event planning, execution, and management experience within hospitality, including weddings
  • 4+ years of team management overseeing event and banquet managers
  • Experienced collaborating with sales and culinary leadership
  • Proven ability to anticipate client needs and manage guest recovery
  • Must be available nights, weekends, and holidays to support events
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, project management tools (Teamwork, Canva, Tripleseat), and G Suite

Director of Events Preferred Background & Skills

  • Knowledge and appreciation of wine
  • Experience creating and maintaining vendor relationships

Director of Events Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Oversee all aspects of event execution to exceed company standards
  • Lead, coach, and develop both salaried and hourly event staff, including recruiting and training
  • Manage labor costs and scheduling to meet budget targets
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients from booking through event completion, ensuring clear and timely communication
  • Coordinate setup and breakdown with facilities and culinary partners to guarantee seamless event delivery
  • Lead weekly meetings to align on event details, logistics, and client expectations

 

JOB ID: 170280

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

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