NYC Corporate Hospitality Manager

Hire Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

A prestigious real estate firm in New York seeks a Corporate Hospitality Lead to manage its Executive Service Team. This role involves delivering exceptional hospitality to executives and high-profile guests, training staff on fine dining standards, and coordinating executive events. Candidates should have substantial experience in luxury hospitality or fine dining leadership. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years related experience in fine dining service leadership or corporate hospitality.
• Professional email and correspondence proficiency required.
• Ability to train, mentor, and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver elevated executive dining service for executives and guests.
• Lead and manage the Executive Service Team in fine dining standards.
• Coordinate logistics for executive events and meetings.

Skills

Outstanding writing and verbal communication skills

Strong delegation skills

Budget management expertise

Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Culinary degree

Job description

Overview

Prestigious New York-based real estate firm seeks a Corporate Hospitality Lead to oversee and elevate its Executive Service Team. This individual will be responsible for delivering flawless, anticipatory hospitality to executives and high-profile guests, while managing, training, and developing staff in fine dining service standards. The role is primarily Monday through Friday, from approximately 8 AM to 6 PM, with flexibility for some early mornings, later evenings, and rare weekend needs, including coverage for occasional Sunday errands as required. The selected candidate will be a hands-on leader with excellent delegation, organizational, and communication skills, thriving in a professional, client-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver seamless, elevated executive dining service for executives and guests, providing anticipatory, discreet service within a corporate setting
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-level executive hospitality needs
• Oversee the team’s daily operations, scheduling, and task delegation across pantries, conference rooms, and executive dining services
• Lead, manage, train, and evaluate the Executive Service Team in fine dining standards including open-handed service, discreet fork replacement, and formal meal service
• Ensure plated and buffet meals are presented in a clean, organized, and visually polished manner
• Anticipate and address the needs of executives and guests, ensuring exceptional service delivery at all times
• Delegate responsibilities effectively to balance team workload and ensure smooth operations
• Proactively coordinate and oversee logistics for executive events, meetings, and meals, maintaining an exceptional hospitality standard
• Manage catering orders, inventory purchasing, and vendor relationships
• Oversee storage upkeep and ensure all service areas are impeccably maintained
• Maintain oversight of budgets for food and labor, forecasting costs for evolving services and products
• Identify inefficiencies in current service operations and implement process improvements
• Provide occasional weekend coverage for “Sunday shopping” errands (groceries for executives)
• Manage coverage and oversee the Executive Server schedule, arranging coverage as needed, which may require temporary staff or personal coverage by the Manager
• Perform additional executive service and hospitality duties as requested

Requirements

• Strong command of the English language with outstanding writing and verbal communication skills; professional email and correspondence proficiency
• Excellent references from both current and previous employers required
• Minimum 7–10 years related experience in fine dining service leadership, corporate hospitality, or luxury hotel service
• High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; Culinary degree with a focus on service a PLUS
• Proficient computer skills in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Fluency in Mandarin or Spanish a PLUS
• Managerial background with strong delegation and organizational skills
• Proven ability to train, mentor, and manage staff while modeling exceptional service
• Expertise in budget management, cost forecasting, ordering systems, and inventory oversight
• Polished, poised, and professional in both mindset and manner, exercising utmost discretion at all times
• Hands-on, anticipatory leader with a refined service mindset and outstanding follow-through
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to translate fine dining and luxury hospitality standards into a corporate office environment
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings, and assist with weekend errands as required
• Availability and willingness to personally fill in for schedule gaps when necessary
• Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer

Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 per annum + benefits

Base pay range: $110,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Benefits: comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) plan (with matching contributions), wellness benefits and discretionary annual bonus