Luxury Event Director: Lead Planning & On-site Execution

Knife and Faulk; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife & Faulk is seeking a Senior Event Leader to drive on- and off-site execution for high-end events in the Dallas area. You will translate visions into precise plans, direct event teams, manage vendors, and ensure every detail aligns with Knife & Faulk’s hospitality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in event production or luxury hospitality, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to travel across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in event production, luxury hospitality, catering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading live events, event teams, vendors, and cross-functional partners
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
• Strong judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills in fast-moving event environments
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel across Dallas–Fort Worth area and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with Total Party Planner and Nowsta preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in event management, hospitality, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on- and off-site leader for event execution, ensuring Knife & Faulk standards for hospitality, presentation, service, safety, and professionalism.
• Translate event visions into precise execution plans with timelines, staffing, logistics, vendors, and milestones.
• Lead event teams from pre-service briefings to final departure, keeping teams polished, informed, and responsive.
• Oversee the complete event environment, including culinary presentation, venue coordination, rentals, equipment, and vendor execution.
• Anticipate challenges and adjust proactively to protect a seamless guest experience.
• Partner with clients, planners, venues, vendors, and partners with discretion, warmth, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with department leaders on staffing, training, and performance expectations.
• Lead post-event reviews to drive process improvements and elevate execution at Knife & Faulk

Skills

Event leadership

Team management

Operations planning

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in event management

Tools

Total Party Planner

Nowsta

Job description

Knife & Faulk is seeking a Senior Event Leader to drive on- and off-site execution for high-end events in the Dallas area. You will translate visions into precise plans, direct event teams, manage vendors, and ensure every detail aligns with Knife & Faulk’s hospitality and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in event production or luxury hospitality, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to travel across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.