Sales & Events Manager in Long Island, New York at The Piermont

Sales & Events Manager

Upscale Restaurant & Hospitality Group – Long Island, NY
Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Incentive Opportunity

An established and growing Long Island hospitality group is seeking a dynamic Sales & Events Manager to join the leadership team at one of our upscale, high-volume restaurant and private event venues.

Our group operates a collection of well-regarded restaurants and hospitality venues across Long Island, known for elevated dining, exceptional guest experiences, private events, and a strong commitment to hospitality.

This is a unique hybrid sales and operations position for someone who enjoys building relationships and generating business but also thrives in the energy of a busy restaurant.

The Opportunity

The Sales & Events Manager will play a key role in driving private dining, banquet, and event business while helping oversee the guest experience from the initial inquiry through the execution of the event.

Unlike a traditional desk-based sales position, this role is highly involved in restaurant operations. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable speaking with a prospective client, building an event proposal, managing the reservation book, coordinating a banquet, and stepping onto the restaurant floor to help lead service.

Key Responsibilities

- Generate and convert leads for private dining, corporate events, celebrations, social events, and banquet business
- Respond to event inquiries and develop relationships with prospective and existing clients
- Conduct venue tours, prepare proposals, and guide clients through the booking process
- Coordinate event details with culinary, service, and management teams
- Maintain relationships with past clients and develop repeat and referral business
- Proactively pursue new business through local outreach, networking, corporate relationships, and community connections
- Manage and strategically optimize the restaurant’s reservation book
- Assist with VIP reservations, large parties, special requests, and guest relations
- Serve as a hands-on event manager during private functions and banquets
- Act as a floor manager during select restaurant services, helping oversee staff, guest experience, and overall flow of the dining room
- Work closely with the General Manager, culinary team, and senior leadership to maximize revenue and deliver exceptional hospitality

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is personable, polished, organized, sales-minded, and operationally strong.

The ideal candidate has experience in upscale restaurants, hotels, catering, private events, hospitality sales, or restaurant management and understands that great hospitality is ultimately about relationships.

This person should be able to confidently close a significant event in the afternoon and then step onto the floor and help lead a busy dinner service that evening.

Strong communication skills, attention to detail, follow-through, and the ability to build genuine relationships with guests are essential.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join an established hospitality organization with multiple successful concepts and continued growth across Long Island.

The position offers considerably more exposure and responsibility than a traditional restaurant sales role, with the ability to become an important part of both the revenue generation and operational leadership of the business.

For the right person, there is meaningful opportunity for professional growth within our hospitality group.

Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentive opportunity
Schedule: Full-time; flexibility for evenings and weekends is required based on restaurant and event schedules
Location: Long Island, NY