Job Description

Events Manager

Job Description

DEPARTMENT:
Front of House

REPORTING INTO:
General Manager 

PLACE OF WORK:
Ambassadors Club House, 1245 Broadway, New York NY 10001

(short walk from all trains at Penn Station and Herald Sq)

JOB OVERVIEW:
The Events Manager will be proactive, personable, and a highly organized professional responsible for driving event sales, managing group bookings, and ensuring flawless execution of private dining experiences and special events. This individual will play a pivotal role in maximizing revenue across Ambassadors Clubhouse, cultivating long-term client relationships, and acting as an ambassador for the brand during high-profile occasions. The Events Manager must uphold the standards of excellence that define JKS, professional etiquette and compliance with all health and labor regulations. 

RATE OF PAY:
$75,000 - 90,000 annually, plus commission

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales & Revenue Generation

• Manage and execute the events sales strategy to maximize revenue opportunities from group bookings, buyouts and private dining rooms.
• Respond to and convert inquiries efficiently, following established standards to maximize conversion rates.
• Develop and implement targeted sales initiatives with third-party platforms to increase group and event bookings.
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of all sales initiatives while building and managing a robust pipeline of prospective clients.

Client & Partner Relationships

• Create, develop, and maintain strong, engaging relationships with local businesses, corporate partners, and high-value clients.
• Ensure consistent client follow-up to drive repeat business and guarantee customer satisfaction.
• Manage and maintain sponsor relationships, collaborating on site-wide and group-wide activations including product launches and brand partnerships.

Event Execution & Operations

• Lead pre-event processes including site visits, tailored proposal creation, and contract negotiation to secure bookings.

• Partner closely with the operations and culinary teams to ensure seamless delivery of events and private hires.
• Oversee event logistics and BEO meetings to ensure exceptional service, smooth execution, and elevated guest experiences.
• Manage post-event responsibilities including gathering client feedback, conducting event debriefs, and compiling reporting to measure success and identify opportunities for improvement.

Collaboration & Marketing

• Work closely with the Marketing Team to align on campaigns, initiatives, and resources that drive group and events revenue.
• Support the creation of engaging event content and promotions, ensuring consistent brand alignment.
• Collaborate across departments to create a culture of excellence, teamwork, and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum (2) years in a Sales & Events Manager role, preferably in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong business development skills with proven ability to generate and convert event sales.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and engaging manner.
• Highly organized with excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/event management systems (TripleSeat).
• Hospitality-focused mindset with strong attention to detail and a passion for creating memorable experiences.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

JKS Restaurants (dba: Ambassadors Clubhouse) is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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