Catering​/Special Events Manager | OWC

THE ROLE:

Catering / Special Events Manager – OWC

LOCATION:

New York, NY

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.

The Catering & Special Events Manager for Well& by Durst 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.

One World Observatory, positioned atop One World Trade Center, offers
360-degree views of the New York skyline from the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Visitors are invited start their journey to the top in theSky Pod Elevators that  depictthe rise of NYC in just
47 seconds, experience the sights and sounds of the city in the See Forever Theater  or discover something new from the Observatory's team of tour guides at City Pulse.

The spacealsofeaturesONE Dine, a view restaurant and bar, offering elevated American cuisine and a selection of beers, wines, and specialty cocktails. The private event space,ASPIREat One World Observatory, offers9,000 square feetof private event space with unparalleled views for up to 450 guests.

• 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, floor plans, 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…