Events Director

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and entrepreneurial Events Director to lead and grow the private events program across our restaurant group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the vision, sales performance, operational excellence, and long-term growth of all events across our venues. The Events Director will drive revenue through proactive sales strategy, cultivate new business opportunities and partnerships, and build best-in-class event experiences that reflect our hospitality standards and brand identity. This role oversees the events team and works cross-functionally with operations, culinary, marketing, and ownership to ensure seamless execution and continued program expansion. This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives equally in big-picture strategy and high-touch client hospitality. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Growth Own and lead the overall vision, strategy, and performance of the events program across all restaurant properties Develop annual revenue goals, sales strategies, and KPIs; regularly report on performance and growth opportunities Identify and pursue new revenue streams including corporate partnerships, brand activations, weddings, social events, and experiential programming Conceptualize innovative event formats and offerings to keep the program competitive, relevant, and differentiated in the market Evaluate competitor practices, pricing, and trends to continuously refine our positioning and packages Collaborate with marketing to develop sales materials, campaigns, and outreach strategies Sales & Business Development Oversee all inbound and outbound event sales efforts Cultivate new clients, corporate accounts, agencies, and planners to expand our network and repeat business Lead high-value negotiations and close key contracts Maintain and grow a comprehensive corporate and planner database Establish proactive sales initiatives and partnerships that drive consistent pipeline growth Develop pricing structures, packages, and profitability models Team Leadership & Management Lead, mentor, and manage the events team including managers, coordinators, and administrative support Hire, train, and develop team members to ensure excellence in service, organization, and especially sales performance Create systems, SOPs, and workflows that improve efficiency and scalability Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture grounded in hospitality and accountability Provide ongoing coaching, performance reviews, and professional development Event Planning & Operational Oversight Oversee planning and execution standards for all private and semi-private events Ensure consistent excellence across client communications, timelines, contracts, and logistics Guide floor plans, run of shows, vendor coordination, and production strategy at a high level Partner with General Managers and Culinary leadership to align menus, staffing, and service execution Establish quality control processes for BEOs, documentation, and day-of readiness Step in as senior lead or escalation point for complex or high-profile events Client Experience & Brand Representation Serve as an ambassador for the group’s hospitality philosophy and brand standards Build long-term relationships with clients and planners to encourage repeat business and referrals Ensure each event reflects thoughtful design, seamless execution, and elevated service Resolve issues proactively and maintain professionalism under pressure Who You Are 5–8+ years of progressive experience in events leadership, hospitality sales, or venue management Proven success driving event revenue growth and developing new business Experience managing and mentoring teams Strong financial acumen and comfort with forecasting, pricing strategy, and profitability Exceptionally organized with strong systems thinking Warm, polished communicator with high emotional intelligence Creative, strategic, and solutions-oriented Comfortable balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on oversight when needed Passionate about restaurants, hospitality, and memorable guest experiences What We Offer Opportunity to shape and grow a dynamic, design-forward events program Leadership role with meaningful ownership and creative input Collaborative and hospitality-driven culture Competitive salary + performance incentives Benefits package More detail about Celestine part of Boerum Hill Hospitality, please visit

Created: 2026-03-03