Senior Private Sales Manager - Eataly Flatiron

The Senior Private Events Manager focuses on private events in the Restaurants at an Eataly New York City location. This role oversees on-premises private dining, off-premises events/banqueting, catering drop-off, and B2B corporate business. This senior private event manager, revenue-focused role combining sales, client management, team leadership, and execution. 

• Drive revenue across private dining, catering, and B2B channels
• Manage inbound leads and proactively develop new business
• Build relationships with corporate clients, executive assistants, and event planners
• Convert inquiries into confirmed bookings and maintain a strong pipeline
• Build long-term client relationships and drive repeat business
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication
• Develop proposals aligned with client needs and operational capabilities
• Plan and execute private dining, offsite events, and catering orders
• Create and manage accurate BEOs
• Coordinate with culinary, beverage, and operations teams
• Lead key events and ensure strong execution and guest satisfaction
• Lead and support a team of private sales coordinators, ensuring alignment on sales, execution, and service standards

• 6–10+ years in private dining, events, catering, or hospitality sales
• Proven track record of driving revenue across multiple channels (private dining, catering, B2B)
• Experience with both on-premises events and offsite/catering
• Experience in the NYC hospitality market is a strong plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Tripleseat required
• Experience with ezCater and FoodStorm preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and events as needed

Job Requirements

• Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule often including evenings, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to exert well-paced mobility for up to 8 hours, including standing, walking, bending and squatting
• Food Handler’s License preferred

Compensation: The annual compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 + Commission

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K with match or RRSP
• Bonus program
• Free family meal daily
• Discounts at Eataly
• Classes on products and Italian cuisine
• Referral bonus program
• and more!

 

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