Director, Hospitality Events

RH
Corte Madera, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with luxury hospitality experience and event management expertise will find this strategic leadership role in a high-profile, integrated design and lifestyle environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years in luxury hospitality or fine dining event management
    — “10+ years of progressive experience in private event sales and execution, preferably in luxury hospitality or fine dining environments”
  • Individuals who have successfully managed high-profile client relationships and vendor partnerships
    — “Proven success in developing high-end events and nurturing long-term client relationships”
  • Professionals with a track record of cross-functional leadership and seamless execution
    — “Partner cross-functionally with Home Office, Hospitality, and Gallery teams to ensure operational alignment and seamless delivery of events at RH locations”

Things to consider

  • Frequent travel is required across multiple RH Restaurant locations nationwide
    — “Willingness to travel regularly across the RH Restaurant portfolio”
  • The role demands physical stamina for event setup and execution
    — “Frequently moving and lifting items up to 50 lbs while utilizing appropriate equipment and following safety guidelines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing end-to-end event processes from inquiry to execution
    — “Drive the full lifecycle of the event experience—owning event strategy, guest engagement, and execution across events at RH”
  • Emphasize your ability to negotiate vendor contracts and ensure brand alignment
    — “Negotiate vendor contracts and manage relationships to ensure elevated service, reliability, and brand alignment”
  • Demonstrate your ability to lead and mentor teams in achieving strategic goals
    — “Champion financial accountability and operational excellence by mentoring location leaders, optimizing revenue-tracking systems, and driving the execution of localized strategic goals”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • expanded events business
  • cultivated high-value client accounts
  • delivered high-profile events
Typical background
10+ years in hospitality or luxury events

Skills & requirements

Required

Event ManagementClient Relationship ManagementProject ManagementStrategic PlanningTeam Leadership

Preferred

Luxury HospitalityFine Dining

Stack & domain

Strategic ThinkingCommunicationLeadershipHospitalityEvents

About the role

Original posting from RH

With Hospitality experiences worldwide, RH Hospitality continues to expand our distinguished portfolio of Restaurants within our Design Galleries globally. Our goal is to blur the line between home and hospitality, creating an integrated experience that engages our guests and immerses them in the RH lifestyle.

RH is seeking a Director, Hospitality Events to champion the growth of our events business at RH. This strategic, hands-on leader will shape extraordinary guest experiences by cultivating meaningful relationships, expanding brand awareness, and overseeing every detail of the event journey—from inquiry to execution. In close collaboration with our Hospitality, Gallery, Design, and Home Office Leadership Teams, this role will help position RH as a premier destination for high-profile gatherings, delivering unforgettable moments that reflect RH’s commitment to excellence in design, service, and hospitality.

 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESDrive the full lifecycle of the event experience—owning event strategy, guest engagement, and execution across events at RHExpand business opportunities and cultivate high-value client accounts by directly managing relationships with top production agencies and serving as the key liaison to property leadership.Partner cross-functionally with Home Office, Hospitality, and Gallery teams to ensure operational alignment and seamless delivery of events at RH locationsOversee event timelines, production schedules, and task coordination, ensuring every detail is planned with precisionGuide the booking process, including proposals, pricing discussions, food and beverage coordination, and internal communicationNegotiate vendor contracts and manage relationships to ensure elevated service, reliability, and brand alignmentDirect event calendars, contracts, event orders, financial paperwork, and post-event reporting with accuracy and attention to detailChampion financial accountability and operational excellence by mentoring location leaders, optimizing revenue-tracking systems, and driving the execution of localized strategic goals

OUR REQUIREMENTS10+ years of progressive experience in private event sales and execution, preferably in luxury hospitality or fine dining environmentsProven success in developing high-end events and nurturing long-term client relationshipsStrategic thinker with the ability to build partnerships, identify new opportunities, and elevate brand presenceHands-on approach to event execution, with a deep commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellenceKnowledge of the local market landscape and competitive setExperience with event management systems such as Tripleseat or similar platforms is preferredSophisticated communication skills and a polished, guest-facing presenceProficiency in Microsoft, Adobe, and Google Suite applicationsWillingness to travel regularly across the RH Restaurant portfolio

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequently moving and lifting items up to 50 lbs while utilizing appropriate equipment and following safety guidelinesFrequent working on feet for extended periods during event setup and executionFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedulesNavigate indoor and outdoor event spaces, including staircases or uneven terrain, as required for venue preparation

RH is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

At RH, we are committed to promoting pay equity. Rate of pay is determined based on each individual's experience, qualifications, and the geographic location of the role.

Source: RH careers

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