Event Sales Manager

About this role

Position Title: Event Sales Manager

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Commission Plan

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## Job Summary

Tatiana is a celebrated dining destination at Lincoln Center, led by award‑winning Chef Kwame Onwuachi, known for his Afro‑Caribbean–inspired cuisine infused with New York City influences. As the Event Sales Manager, you’ll play a key role in bringing this culinary vision to life for private dining and special events. In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with Chef Onwuachi and both the culinary and operations team to design memorable menu experiences while coordinating every element of internal and external events.

Your work will directly support a restaurant recognized among New York City’s best, delivering hospitality that matches the creativity and vibrancy of Tatiana’s dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Chef Kwame Onwuachi and the rest of the team to develop customized menus, proposals, and event concepts that reflect Tatiana’s cultural and culinary identity.
• Coordinate all aspects of event planning including client discovery, menu design, timelines, logistics, and service execution.
• Lead event setup, onsite operations, guest flow, and post‑event wrap‑up to ensure a seamless and welcoming experience.
• Build and nurture client relationships, maintain an organized database, and foster strong vendor partnerships.
• Draft proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders with clarity and attention to detail.
• Support team development through coaching, inclusive leadership, and collaboration with operations managers.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting related to event revenue and operations.
• Ensure ...