Events & Guest Relations Coordinator
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New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jun 7, 2026
Job Details
The Events & Guest Relations Coordinator plays a role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences while supporting the planning and execution of private events, activations, and special programming. This position serves as a key point of contact for guests, and internal teams—managing communication, logistics, and service standards to create seamless, memorable experiences from inquiry through post-event follow-up.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as a warm, professional first point of contact for all guest inquiries across phone, email, and digital platforms.
- Manage reservations, special requests, VIP notes, and guest profiles with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Build strong guest relationships through proactive communication, thoughtful follow-up, and personalized service.
- Handle guest concerns with empathy, urgency, and appropriate escalation to management when needed.
- Monitor guest satisfaction trends and provide insights to improve service, hospitality flow, and operational processes
- Support the planning and execution of private events, corporate gatherings, celebrations, and special programming.
- Assist with event inquiries, proposals, menus, tastings, walkthroughs, and client communication.
- Prepare and maintain event documents including BEOs, floor plans, timelines, seating charts, and run-of-show schedules.
- Coordinate logistics such as rentals, décor, A/V needs, staffing requests, and vendor communication.
- Provide on-site event support, including guest check-in, client hosting, setup, service coordination, and breakdown.
- Track event budgets, invoices, deposits, and payment schedules.
- Produce post-event summaries and support follow-up with clients regarding feedback and future bookings.
- Work closely with operations, FOH teams, culinary, management, and marketing to ensure flawless communication surrounding events and guest needs.
- Support internal updates by keeping all stakeholders aligned on event logistics, guest notes, and service adjustments.
- Uphold brand standards, hospitality values, and operational policies in both event and daily guest interactions.
- 1–3 years of experience in events, hospitality, guest services, or a related service-forward role.
- Strong communication skills—verbal, written, and interpersonal—with a professional, polished presence.
- Exceptional organization and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented and solutions-driven, with strong follow-through.
- Experience with reservation or event platforms (e.g., SevenRooms, OpenTable, Resy, Tripleseat preferred.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
- Calm under pressure with strong customer service instincts and emotional intelligence.
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