Luxury Private Events Manager for Private Dining

Thompson Hospitality; Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Auberge Chez François is a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, seeking an experienced Special Event Manager to coordinate private dining events and corporate functions from inquiry to billing.

The role serves as the lead client contact, collaborating with culinary, service, and vendor teams to ensure superb hospitality while managing budgets and timelines in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in event management, private dining, catering, restaurant operations, hospitality, or a related field preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, event management, business administration, or related field preferred; experience may substitute for degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning process.
• Coordinate menus, dietary restrictions, and beverage service with culinary teams.
• Oversee room layouts, AV, rentals, and service logistics to ensure flawless event execution.
• Track deposits, payments, and final invoicing; maintain accurate event records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service

Relationship management

Event planning

Budget & billing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality management

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

L’Auberge Chez François is a renowned fine-dining restaurant in Great Falls, Virginia, seeking an experienced Special Event Manager to coordinate private dining events and corporate functions from inquiry to billing.

The role serves as the lead client contact, collaborating with culinary, service, and vendor teams to ensure superb hospitality while managing budgets and timelines in a fast-paced luxury environment.