Event Manager

Episcope Hospitality continues to be one of the fastest growing and most exciting hospitality companies in America. Founded and overseen by restaurateur David Morton of the Morton’s Steakhouse family, Episcope has a legendary culture marked by creativity, passion, quality, and love. The company currently operates in Chicago, New York, Houston, New Jersey, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Northern Virginia. Episcope offers a unique laboratory environment that encourages learning, ongoing development, and close collaboration with some of the top minds in business, food, beverage, and design.

Overview

Episcope Hospitality is seeking an experienced, outgoing Event Manager to lead high-profile events from start to finish. In this leadership role, you’ll oversee the full event lifecycle client acquisition, planning, operations, and post-event follow-up while managing teams and ensuring seamless execution. You’ll also collaborate closely with marketing and sales to promote events, activate partnerships, and help drive new business .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of private and corporate events, including setup, guest flow, and breakdown.
• Oversee operations for events, ensuring guest satisfaction and seamless floor management.
• Conduct site visits and tastings for prospective clients, showcasing both event capabilities and dining experiences.
• Create and manage event timelines, budgets, and staffing plans, aligning with overall restaurant operations.
• Collaborate with kitchen, service, and third-party vendors (AV, production, design) to meet client and operational goals.
• Partner with the marketing and sales teams to support promotional initiatives, highlight offerings, and attract new clientele.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and vendors, serving as the operational point of contact.
• Supervise, train, and mentor event staff, while supporting overall service team performance.
• Oversee inventory and equipment management for both a la carte and events.
• Troubleshoot issues on the floor in real-time, making quick and effective operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and building regulations for both events and daily service.
• Manage client communication and post-event follow-up, including invoicing and feedback.

Qualifications

Required Skills