Catering & Special Events Manager | Central Park Boathouse

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 of all e