Event Manager
$100k - $120k USD
About Us
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.
About the Role
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.
What You’ll Do
Event Production & Execution
- 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
Vendor & Production Partner Management
- 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
Budgeting & Operations
- 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
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- 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
Experience & Quality Control
- 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
The Winning Recipe
- 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 workstreams and stakeholders simultaneously
- Willing to be hands-on—no task is too small when it comes to event execution
Skills & Experience
- 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 needed
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary tailored to your experience and the market
- Equity
- Flexible PTO
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- FSA
- Commuter benefits
- Access to One Medical, Teladoc, Talkspace, Kindbody
- In-office lunch 3 days a week
- Employee Dining Credits
Compensation:
New York Pay Range
$100,000—$120,000 USD
Workplace Philosophy at Dorsia
At Dorsia, we believe that culture eats strategy. The best ideas in the world mean nothing without the right people around the table and the right chemistry between them. We are, unapologetically, a people-first organization.
In-Person Matters
We’re creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for the most discerning audience in the world. That doesn’t happen over Zoom. It happens through collisions: a spark across a desk, a kitchen-side conversation that unlocks a partnership, the energy of ideas felt, not typed. That’s why in-office culture is non-negotiable at Dorsia.
Who We Hire
We don’t subscribe to check-the-box hiring. We hire for merit and mindset, which naturally creates a team with varied backgrounds. What unites us isn’t demographics, it’s a shared vision: to build the social operating system for the cultural vanguard.
Lifestyle Hours
We’re not a 9-to-5 company. Our lifestyle mirrors our members. Early flights, after-work events, and late-night sprints when the work demands it. But we love what we do, and we definitely love a good party.
High Performance Culture
Working at Dorsia isn’t for everyone—and that’s the point. Our culture is designed for builders, not passengers. We move fast, set ambitious standards, and expect people to rise to them. If you have the talent and the drive, this will be a ride to remember.
A Final Word
We’re building something special. It will take long hours and relentless effort. It’s not for everyone. For those with the metabolism, you’ll create something that changes how culture is lived. And that’s the kind of work worth your life’s energy.