Events Manager Jobs in New York

Job Summary

Brew Memories is seeking a creative and organized Café Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and manage events hosted at the café. The successful candidate will organize private gatherings, community events, coffee tastings, promotional activities, and special celebrations while ensuring excellent guest experiences and smooth event operations.

The ideal applicant has experience in event planning, hospitality, or café management, along with strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Common Job Roles

• Café Events Manager
• Coffee Shop Event Coordinator
• Hospitality Events Manager
• Community Events Coordinator
• Café Promotions Manager
• Special Events Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate café events, private gatherings, and community activities.
• Organize coffee tastings, product launches, seasonal celebrations, and promotional events.
• Communicate with customers to understand event requirements and preferences.
• Manage event bookings, schedules, reservations, and setup arrangements.
• Coordinate with café employees to ensure appropriate staffing for events.
• Arrange event layouts, seating, decorations, equipment, and refreshments.
• Coordinate with vendors, entertainers, and external service providers when needed.
• Develop event budgets and monitor expenses.
• Promote upcoming events through approved marketing channels and social media.
• Oversee event activities and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Collect customer feedback and evaluate event performance.
• Ensure cleanliness, safety, and hospitality standards are maintained throughout events.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, café management, or customer service.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience managing schedules, bookings, and event budgets.
• Ability to coordinate employees, vendors, and event participants.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
• Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and scheduling tools.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special event hours.

Preferred Skills

• Experience organizing events in cafés, restaurants, or hospitality venues.
• Knowledge of coffee tastings and specialty beverage presentations.
• Familiarity with event promotion and social media marketing.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and manage event expenses.
• Strong customer relationship and guest experience skills.
• Creativity in developing engaging community activities.

Work Environment

The Café Events Manager works in a café and hospitality environment, combining administrative planning with on-site event supervision. The position involves coordinating with café employees, customers, vendors, and management. Evening and weekend availability may be required for special events.

Career Progression

With experience and strong performance, this position may lead to opportunities as a Hospitality Events Director, Regional Events Manager, Café Operations Manager, Marketing and Events Manager, or Hospitality Business Manager.

About the Company

Brew Memories is the company specified for this job posting. Applicants should consult the company's official website or hiring channels to verify its business details, workplace location, and current employment opportunities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit a resume highlighting relevant experience in event coordination, hospitality, café operations, or customer service management. Qualified applicants may be contacted for an interview to discuss their event planning experience and availability.

Note: This is a sample Indeed-style job post and does not confirm an active vacancy at Brew Memories.

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person