Senior Private Sales Manager - Eataly Flatiron

Company Description

Eataly is the world’s largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme – but all with the same aim... for our guests to:

• EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
• SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
• LEARN through our classes and our team’s product knowledge

Job Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

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!

Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions.  If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.