Assistant General Manager & Maître D

The Briarcliff Manor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Briarcliff Manor in Westchester County, NY, is seeking an experienced hospitality leader to oversee weddings, private events, service operations, staff leadership, and client experience on-site.

This leadership role demands hands-on management, calm under pressure, and a proven ability to direct staff, coordinate event flow, and drive guest satisfaction from planning through execution and sales discussions.

Qualifications

• Strong hospitality, banquet, or event management background.
• Experience leading teams in high-volume or fast-paced environments.
• Confident leadership presence and strong communication skills.
• Professional, polished, guest-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing weddings and private events from start to finish
• Managing event flow, service execution, staffing, and guest experience
• Leading and directing banquet and front-of-house teams
• Ensuring professionalism, urgency, and high service standards
• Handling real-time problem solving during live events
• Participating in venue tours and client-facing sales conversations
• Working closely with ownership and leadership on operations and growth

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Guest service mindset

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Wedding & Event Venue Leadership

Immediate Hire | Westchester County, NY Area

We are seeking an experienced hospitality leader to join our management team in a high-level, hands-on role overseeing weddings, private events, service operations, staff leadership, and client experience.

This is a leadership position for someone who thrives in fast-paced event environments, knows how to command a room, lead a team, solve problems under pressure, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The ideal candidate has strong banquet or event management experience and is equally comfortable managing live events, directing staff, and interacting with clients throughout the planning and sales process.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing weddings and private events from start to finish
• Managing event flow, service execution, staffing, and guest experience
• Leading and directing banquet and front-of-house teams
• Ensuring professionalism, urgency, and high service standards
• Handling real-time problem solving during live events
• Participating in venue tours and client-facing sales conversations
• Working closely with ownership and leadership on operations and growth

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hospitality, banquet, restaurant, or event management background
• Experience leading teams in high-volume or fast-paced environments
• Confident leadership presence and strong communication skills
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and decisive under pressure
• Professional, polished, and guest-focused mindset
• Weekend and evening availability required
• Local candidates strongly preferred

Ideal Backgrounds May Include

• Catering halls
• Wedding venues
• Restaurants
• Country clubs
• Hotels
• Fine dining
• Banquet operations

Compensation

• $75,000–$90,000 salary (based on experience)
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Long-term growth opportunity within an established hospitality group

This is an on-site leadership role with immediate hiring availability.