Director of Events - Central Park Boathouse

LEGENDS

Founded in 2008, Legends’ operating divisions worldwide include – Global Partnerships, Global Sales, Hospitality, Global Partnerships, Global Merchandise, Global Technology Solutions, Attractions, Growth Enterprises – offering clients and partners a 360-degree data and analytics fueled service solution platform to elevate their brand and execute their vision. Currently, Legends works with marquee clients across business verticals including professional sports; collegiate; attractions; entertainment; and conventions and leisure. We are the industry leaders in designing, planning, and realizing exceptional experiences in sports and entertainment. For more information, visit www.Legends.net and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @TheLegendsWay.

CENTRAL PARK BOATHOUSE

This historic building started over 150 years ago as an area to explore and rent rowboats, and over the years it has evolved into a landmark restaurant. This iconic space will continue to hold catered events, restaurant services and rowboat rentals to its millions of visitors each year.

THE ROLE

The Director of Events has a significant role in the successful operation of Legends. The position is charged with establishing an event sales strategy for the entire venue. In addition, this position will also be charged with maintaining client relationships with business groups, weddings, and social groups. The Director of Events will have a tremendous amount of interaction and personal involvement with her/his clients, and as such must always represent Legends Hospitality in a professional, gracious and knowledgeable manner.

Essential Functions

• Manage all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up.
• Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead, develop, and maintain an informed and well-versed team to execute events.
• Follow up with customers to assess/evaluate catering events, to maximize revenues and generating return/continued business.
• Ensure all client and customer inquiries are responded to with a sense of urgency.
• Set clear goals, tasks, and deadlines for all individuals on the team.
• Coach team members and assist them with their development.
• Must be familiar with and understand our Event Contracts and ensure their accuracy.
• Maintain financial records related to the operation of the department and meet required deadlines for reporting to the accounting department.
• Arrange required site inspections and meetings with clients on-site.
• Maintain open communications and professional relationships with all of Legends departments and the Client.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Proven leadership experience in a Catering Event environment and leading a team
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Director in the Food & Beverage Industry or similar
• Knowledge of report development and financial planning
• Ability to develop and deliver sound recommendations
• Detail-oriented
• Proven ability to develop teams
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Values diversity
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Analytical skills
• Organization and planning skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Experience working in a high volume luxury property
  
  

Compensation

Competitive salary $100,000 - $110,000 plus commission, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On site

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear; use hands to finger, and handle controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, walk, and stoop. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.