Event Manager, State Grill and Bar

The opportunity

Delaware North's Patina Group is seeking a full-time Event Manager to join our team at State Grill and Bar in New York, New York. This role is primarily focused on the planning and execution of upscale private events, with a strong emphasis on experiences hosted in lounges and executive dining spaces. The Restaurant Event Manager will lead all aspects of catering and banquet operations, providing leadership, scheduling, and oversight of event teams to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across every function.

In this position, you will direct and execute all catering and banquet activities with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and strict adherence to event specifications, ensuring each experience is delivered seamlessly from planning through completion. If working at prestigious venues and leading exceptional events for a diverse guest base excites you, pull up a chair at our hospitality table and apply today.

Pay

Minimum - Anticipated Maximum Base Salary: $66,300 - $88,400 / year

In addition to base salary, we offer an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based, uncapped sales incentive plan. The advertised pay range represents what we believe at the time of this job posting, that we would be willing to pay for this position. Only in special circumstances, where a candidate has education, training, or experience that far exceeds the requirements for the position, would we consider paying higher than the stated range. Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/benefits/.

What we offer

At Delaware North, we care about our team members' personal and professional journeys. These are just some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Annual performance bonus based on level, as well as individual, company, and location performance
• Paid vacation days and holidays
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement
• Generous friends-and-family discounts at many of our hotels and resorts

What will you do?

• Lead catering and banquet teams by providing direction, scheduling, and oversight to ensure consistent, high-quality event execution
• Execute all catering and banquet operations while aligning team members through daily pre-event briefings on service standards and expectations
• Maintain clear communication between banquet and culinary teams to support seamless coordination and service delivery
• Monitor inventory levels of catering supplies and beverages to ensure accurate tracking and timely replenishment
• Develop staffing and event schedules that align with operational needs and service demands
• Process and coordinate catering orders to ensure accuracy and on-time fulfillment
• Organize catering equipment, rentals, storage areas, and incoming deliveries to maintain cleanliness, readiness, and efficient operations

More about you

• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in catering preferrably in fine dining restaurant operations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional guest service and cultivate positive working relationships
• Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Excel, Word
• Flexibility to work nights, weekends, and holidays in alignment with operational demands

Shift details

Days

Evenings

Holidays

Weekends

Who we are

Patina Group is a leader in the premium segment of the restaurant and catering industry, operating restaurants and managing catering and food service operations at high-profile venues including, Lincoln Center, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and The Metropolitan Opera. Patina Group was recently named one of America's Top 25 restaurant groups by Nation's Restaurant News.

Our business is all about people, and that includes you. At Delaware North, you're not just part of a team - you're part of a global legacy: a family-owned company with 100+ years of history behind it. Our operations span the world, offering you unique paths to growth and success.

Who says you can't love where you work? With jobs in iconic sports arenas, stunning national parks, exciting casinos, and more, we pride ourselves on giving the world great times in great places. And whether you're interested in restaurants, hotels, sports, gaming, operations, or retail, part-time or full-time, we're invested in helping you achieve your career goals.

Together, we're shaping the future of hospitality - come grow with us!

Delaware North, along with its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer, showcasing job opportunities and considering applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.