Senior Events Director: Private Dining & Brand Activations

The Alicart Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assistant Director of Special Events will drive planning, coordination, and execution of private dining events, corporate functions, and brand activations at The Alicart Restaurant Group's venues in New York. You will sell premier spaces, manage contracts, and ensure flawless guest experiences.

You'll collaborate with F&B leadership and culinary teams, mentor junior staff, and attend industry events to promote Carmine’s and Virgil’s brands.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event sales, catering, or banquet management in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to close sales and exceed targets.
• Excellent communicators and negotiators who can close business and build lasting client relationships.
• Organized, proactive planners who thrive on managing the details.
• Deep knowledge of event logistics, menus, space layouts, and AV/event equipment.
• Flexibility to work 10-hour shifts and alternate weekends when needed for events.

Responsibilities

• Actively promote and sell premier event space for a variety of group sizes and occasions.
• Book events and catering across all Restaurants—always have a solution for your clients.
• Close business—negotiate and finalize pricing for all types of events, from social gatherings to corporate functions.
• Own the client experiences overseeing events from contract to execution, coordinating every detail.
• Drive outreach—leverage calls, visits, email campaigns, networking, and marketing initiatives to bring in new leads.
• Collaborate internally—work with FOH managers and the Executive Chef to deliver seamless events.
• Lead and support—mentor junior team members and assist during high-profile events.
• Track and follow-up- maintain meticulous notes, contracts, and communication for every client.
• Be a face of the brand—attend industry events and client meetings to represent Carmine’s and Virgil’s.
• Other duties as Assigned by your manager.

Skills

Event sales

Negotiation

Client relationships

Organization

Event logistics

AV equipment

Leadership

Communication

Tools

AV equipment

Job description

The Assistant Director of Special Events will drive planning, coordination, and execution of private dining events, corporate functions, and brand activations at The Alicart Restaurant Group's venues in New York. You will sell premier spaces, manage contracts, and ensure flawless guest experiences.

You'll collaborate with F&B leadership and culinary teams, mentor junior staff, and attend industry events to promote Carmine’s and Virgil’s brands.