Executive Conference Center Manager

Restaurant Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Conference Center Manager to oversee operations of a flagship conference space within a premier financial services environment. You will lead conference services, catering, and AV coordination to deliver exceptional meeting experiences for clients and internal stakeholders.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on event execution, managing room scheduling, event logistics, and guest flow across various event formats, from executive meetings to large

Qualifications

• Experience in conference services, event management, or hospitality.
• Experience coordinating meetings and events in corporate or hospitality settings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration with catering, AV, facilities, and hospitality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the conference center and event spaces.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for conference center users, providing guidance and support from planning through event completion.
• Partner with clients and internal stakeholders to understand meeting objectives and develop successful event plans.
• Coordinate room scheduling, space utilization, event logistics, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate closely with catering, culinary, conference services, workplace experience, and AV teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Oversee event setups, room transitions, and guest flow throughout the facility.
• Support a wide range of events, including executive meetings, conferences, leadership summits, town halls, plated dinners, networking receptions, and special programs.
• Ensure all event details are communicated clearly to operational teams through event orders, planning meetings, and operational reviews.
• Monitor service delivery and guest satisfaction, identifying opportunities to enhance the overall experience.
• Anticipate challenges, respond to changing event needs, and implement solutions that support both client and operational goals.
• Assist with budgeting, operational reporting, and performance metrics as needed.
• Support the opening, growth, and continuous improvement of the conference center operation.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on hospitality, service excellence, and innovation.

Skills

Conference services

Event management

Hospitality

Corporate dining

Hotels

Convention centers

Workplace experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management software

Job description

Restaurant Associates is seeking a Conference Center Manager to oversee operations of a flagship conference space within a premier financial services environment. You will lead conference services, catering, and AV coordination to deliver exceptional meeting experiences for clients and internal stakeholders.

You will balance strategic planning with hands-on event execution, managing room scheduling, event logistics, and guest flow across various event formats, from executive meetings to large