Event Manager

Dorsia is at the forefront of hospitality-tech innovation, redefining how the world gains access to the most in-demand restaurants, events, and experiences. By fusing cutting-edge technology with the art of luxury hospitality, we empower our members to secure impossible-to-get reservations while providing operators with unprecedented levels of control, visibility, and revenue optimization.

As a fast-growing startup backed by over $50M from top-tier investors including Index Ventures, along with strategic industry partners such as Major Food Group (Carbone, Torrisi, etc.), Groot Hospitality (Casadonna, Papi Steak, etc.), and Gracious Hospitality (COTE, Coqodaq, etc.), we are rapidly expanding our footprint and reshaping the global hospitality landscape with proven expertise. We’re adding exceptional talent to drive our next phase of growth, and that’s where you come in.

The Event Manager will own the end-to-end production of Dorsia’s large-scale events, working closely with internal teams and external production partners to bring ambitious concepts to life. This role is responsible for translating creative vision into flawless execution—overseeing timelines, budgets, vendors, and on-the-ground operations.

You’ll serve as the connective tissue between Brand, Partnerships, Membership, and external production companies, ensuring every event meets Dorsia’s standards for quality, taste, and member experience.

• Own end-to-end production for Dorsia events, from concept handoff through post-event wrap
• Lead execution of large-scale, multi-stakeholder events including brand moments, member events, and cultural partnerships
• Translate creative concepts and brand vision into detailed production plans, run-of-show documents, and timelines
• Oversee all on-site execution, including load-in, show flow, guest experience, and strike
• Manage relationships with external production companies, vendors, and freelancers
• Scope, negotiate, and manage vendor contracts including AV, staging, lighting, fabrication, décor, staffing, security, and catering
• Ensure production partners deliver on scope, budget, timeline, and brand expectations
• Act as primary point of contact between Dorsia and external production teams

• Own event production budgets, tracking spend and ensuring alignment with financial goals
• Identify opportunities to scale production efficiently without compromising quality
• Manage production schedules, asset tracking, and logistics across multiple events

• Partner with Brand Marketing, Partnerships, Membership, and Comms to align event goals and storytelling
• Work closely with internal creative teams to ensure physical environments reflect Dorsia’s aesthetic and tone
• Collaborate with Membership and Ops teams to ensure guest experience and hospitality execution are seamless

• Act as a steward of the Dorsia brand in physical spaces, ensuring events feel premium, intentional, and thoughtfully curated
• Anticipate risks and proactively problem-solve in fast-moving, high-pressure environments
• Own post-event recaps, learnings, and recommendations to continuously improve future executions

• 6–10 years of experience in event production, experiential marketing, or live events
• Proven experience producing large-scale, high-production events with external vendors or agencies
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with strong project management skills
• Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure
• Strong taste level and instinct for premium hospitality, culture, and brand environments
• Comfortable managing multiple work streams and stakeholders simultaneously
• Willing to be hands-on—no task is too small when it comes to event execution

• Deep knowledge of event production workflows, vendor categories, and technical requirements
• Experience managing six-figure+ event budgets
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
  
  Familiarity with production timelines, permits, insurance, and venue requirements
• NYC-based with flexibility to travel as…