Catering & Special Events Manager | Central Park Boathouse

About this role

THE ROLE: Catering & Special Events Manager | Central Park Boathouse  

LOCATION:   New York, NY  

ABOUT LEGENDS GLOBAL  

Legends Global is the premier partner   to   the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated suite of premium services through a white-label model that keeps our partners front and center — from feasibility and project development to sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and world-class content and booking.  

With a global network of more than 450 venues, hosting 20,000 events and welcoming 165 million guests annually, Legends Global brings unmatched scale,   expertise , and connectivity to help our partners grow. The Legends Global Way guides how we   operate : Align, Scale, Connect, Team, Win — shared success, repeatable systems, connected solutions, unstoppable teams, and wins that are earned every day.  

About the Role  

  The Catering & Special Events Manager for Aspire is an experienced hospitality professional with a passion for exceptional guest experiences, food & beverage, and event / banquet execution. This role  is responsible for  managing all aspects of  special events  from client planning through on-site execution while  maintaining  the highest standards of service, organization, and operational excellence.  

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, strong communicator, and collaborative leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and understands that client satisfaction is the foundation of successful events. This individual has a proven record of successfully executed intimate gatherings to large-scale events.  

About the Project/Venue  

  The Central Park Boathouse is a 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.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO (KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & OUTCOMES)  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the event planning and execution process  

• Collaborate closely with the Event Sales team to ensure  accurate  and successful event execution  

• Manage all event  logistics  including timelines, floorplans, menus, staffing, rentals, and vendor coordination  

• Lead food & beverage planning with clients including menu development, tastings, and service style coordination  

• Attend weekly event and hospitality leadership meetings  

• Partner with internal departments including Culinary, Operations, Engineering, IT, Security, Cleaning, and Loading Dock teams to ensure seamless execution  

• Oversee event load-in, event operations, and load-out, including leading pre-event meetings  

• Manage ordering and inventory of event equipment,  smallwares , disposables,  food  and beverages  

• Coordinate preferred vendors and ensure all required insurance and compliance documentation is collected  

• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by  maintaining  high service standards and anticipating client needs  

• Support financial reporting including event P&Ls, projected sales, and post-event recaps  

• Assist  with interviewing, onboarding, training, and retention of catering team members  

• Develop and implement SOPs to improve operational efficiency and service consistency  

• Partner with Operations and Engineering teams to  maintain  event spaces and venue standards  

• Stay current on hospitality and event trends to support innovative event experiences, service styles, and menu offerings  

• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and cleanliness standards  

• Perform  additional  duties as assigned by management  

WHAT YOU BRING (QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE)  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability  required . Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

• Able to  demonstrate  flexibility and quickly adapt to changes  

• Ability to be self-motivated and work independently   and   work well as a team player .  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  

• Bachelor’s Degree, Hospitality Management degree preferred  

• 3-6 years of management experience in Catering, Banquets, Events or Hospitality  

• Excellent communication, leadership,  delegation  and organizational skills  

• Meticulous organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail  

• Highly proficient in computer applications with preferred experience in platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop,  Tripleseat , Social Tables or  Prismm , Canva, Figma, and scheduling software/applications  

• Proven ability to manage multiple events and priorities in a fast-paced environment.  

• Familiarity with P&L reporting and  financial management  practices  

• Consistent commitment to exceeding guest expectations  

• Extensive knowledge of upscale food and beverage preparation and ingredients, banquet service standards, client / guest relations, and professional etiquette  

• Knowledge of fine dining table settings and service, synchronized services, service equipment and printed menu design  

• Proven experience managing high-end catering, hospitality, or  special events  with corporate and social clientele  

• General knowledge of competitive markets  

• Willingness to work extended hours and flexible shifts including mornings, nights,  weekends  and holidays  

• Practice safe work habits, follow all safety  policies and procedures  and regulations, complete company-wide safety  training  and  additional  job specific safety training  

KEY LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES  

• Supervise and direct catering event staff to ensure successful execution

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