Event Sales Coordinator at Manhatta

Perched sixty stories above Lower Manhattan, Manhatta serves seasonal, inspired cooking, and offers stunning views of New York City, its bridges, and waterways. Manhatta is a restaurant and full-service event space from Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group, combining sky-high views with down-to-earth hospitality.

 

Who you are: 

The Event Sales Coordinator plays a key role in the execution of all group and private events, both on and off-premise. Reporting directly to the Director of Sales, the role is a vital support position responsible for ensuring a smooth, professional, and well-coordinated experience for clients, guests, and internal teams. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic hospitality environment.

What you’ll do:

• Consistently support a culture of Enlightened Hospitality
• Play an active role in achieving operational excellence, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all teams
• Prepare and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), meeting recaps, event collateral, and floor plans to align with client expectations and service plans
• Maintain and update event management systems, templates, and digital displays to ensure accurate, real-time event information
• Partner with Sales, FOH, and BOH leaders to plan, organize, and execute events that meet guest needs and uphold standards
• Manage event reconciliation, including payments, contracts, and point-of-sale records, in alignment with financial and compliance guidelines
• Maintain inventory and supplies for event operations, ensuring readiness and efficiency across all materials and equipment
• Support the Sales and Leadership teams with administrative and operational initiatives, continuously enhancing communication and workflow

What we need from you:

• 2+ years of experience in hospitality, catering, or event sales coordination, preferably within restaurant or F&B operations
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and overall computer literacy
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational strength, and follow-through
• Ability to balance independent work with strong collaboration across teams
• Calm, professional presence under pressure and a strong sense of urgency in meeting deadlines
• Flexible schedule with availability to work nights and weekends as needed
• Passion for hospitality, ownership, and creating memorable guest experiences

What you’ll get from us:

At Union Square Hospitality Group, extending Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. We believe our people are our greatest ingredient. Joining our team means becoming part of a culture rooted in care, creativity, and growth. As an Event Sales Coordinator, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and bonus potential: Annual compensation of $70,000 plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus, with consideration for your experience and impact
• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options for healthcare and dependent care
• Time to recharge: Generous paid time off and paid parental leave to support life outside of work
• Investing in your future: A matched 401(k) plan to help you grow long-term savings
• Peace of mind: Life insurance, employee assistance programs, and exclusive access to primary care, mental health, and other wellness services.
• Support in times of need: Access to the USHG HUGS Employee Relief Fund, offering direct assistance to team members facing unexpected hardship
• Dining Credit: An annual dining credit to enjoy exceptional meals and experiences at any of our restaurants 
• Dining Discount: A 51% dining discount across the entire USHG family of restaurants to share unforgettable meals with friends and loved ones 
• Convenience & flexibility: Pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking
• Growth and community: Opportunities for learning, mentorship, and collaboration with some of the most passionate people in hospitality

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake

 

*The above represents the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors.

The responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. This role may be required to take on other duties or projects as necessary to support organizational goals, in alignment with their skills, experience, and the evolving needs of the business.