The Hungry Post is hiring!

The Hungry Post is hiring Event Market Lead (NYC / Chicago / Dallas / DC)

The Hungry Post is a restaurant recommendation platform and experiential events brand that connects food enthusiasts through curated dining, nightlife, and cultural experiences. Through large-scale parties, curated dinners, and cultural programming, we bring together food, music, hospitality, and community.

As we expand across the U.S., we are building local leadership teams in key markets to launch and execute Hungry Post experiences.

HOW TO APPLY

• Send your resume & portfolio of work to info@hungrypost.com

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Event Market Lead is responsible for launching, executing, and growing Hungry Post events in their assigned city.

This role owns the end-to-end execution of Big Format Events, including venue sourcing, deal negotiation, event production, and post-event reporting.

The Market Lead acts as the local owner of the market, ensuring every event is on brand, profitable, and executed to Hungry Post standards.

This role works closely with senior leadership and cross-market teams to deliver consistent experiences across cities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Market Ownership & Event Execution

• Own and execute Hungry Post events in your assigned market.
• Lead the full event lifecycle, including:
  • Venue sourcing
    
  • Deal negotiation
    
  • Event planning
    
  • On-site execution
    
  • Post-event reporting
    
• Ensure all events meet Hungry Post standards for:
  • Guest experience
    
  • Brand presentation
    
  • Operational excellence.
    

Venue Relationships & Deal Negotiation

• Build strong relationships with hospitality partners and venues.
• Lead venue negotiations, including:
  • Space agreements
  • Bottle pricing and inventory
  • Food offerings and bites
  • Comp tables and influencer allocations
• Ensure all venue agreements are finalized prior to event launch.

Event Production & Logistics

• Coordinate all event logistics, including:
  • DJs and entertainment
  • Photographer and videographer
  • Door staff
  • POS placement
  • Sponsorship activations
    
• Create and distribute Run of Show (ROS) documents and operational timelines.
• Lead venue walkthroughs and production planning.

Sponsorship Activation & Brand Execution

• Ensure sponsor deliverables are executed correctly onsite.
• Coordinate:
  • Sponsor POS
  • Cocktail activations
  • Brand signage
  • Guest engagement experiences
• Maintain brand consistency across all event assets and setups.

Event Day Leadership

• Lead on-site execution and manage the event team.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Staff briefing and coordination
  • Final venue walkthroughs
  • Managing guest flow and operations
  • Monitoring guest experience
  • Coordinating with venue teams and partners
    

Post Event Reporting

• Compile and deliver post-event reporting including:
  • Attendance numbers
  • Sales breakdown
    
  • Guest lists
  • Event recap insights
  • Photos and video assets
• Participate in internal learnings sessions to improve future events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience producing live events, nightlife events, or hospitality activations
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Comfortable managing multiple timelines simultaneously
• Ability to lead event-day operations and teams
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Passion for food, nightlife, culture, and community

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE UNIQUE

This role gives you the opportunity to launch and build Hungry Post experiences in your city, working with top venues, chefs, DJs, and brands.

You will play a key role in shaping the cultural footprint of The Hungry Post in new markets.

THE HUNGRY POST

The Hungry Post is hiring!