Director of Entertainment - Music Hall & Distillery

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are a newly launched distillery with ambitious plans for rapid growth, seeking an experienced Director of Entertainment to lead live music and event programming at our on-site music hall. This is a rare opportunity to join at the ground level and play a key role in shaping the identity, programming strategy, and long-term success of a growing entertainment venue.

As a senior member of the leadership team, the Director of Entertainment will be responsible for booking and programming top touring, regional, and local talent while building strong relationships across the live entertainment industry. This role oversees artist booking, production coordination, talent relations, budgeting, and show profitability, while supervising Production and Artist Relations teams.

This position is ideal for a seasoned live entertainment professional ready to make a significant impact in a high-visibility, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Programming & Booking

• Develop and execute a comprehensive entertainment strategy aligned with ownership goals
• Curate programming across multiple tiers, including national touring acts, regional artists, local talent, themed nights, festivals, and special events
• Book and route a year-round entertainment calendar featuring 100+ annual shows
• Analyze ticket sales, demand, and pacing to optimize programming mix and revenue

Artist & Industry Relations

Production & Event Execution

Financial & Business Management

Safety, Compliance & Operations

Required Experience & Qualifications

Why This Role

Company Description

RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality / restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!

Company Description

RestaurantZone is one of the fastest-growing national recruiting agencies in the hospitality / restaurant space. We are a research-based retained recruitment agency & hybrid tech company that focuses on key roles for restaurants and hospitality. RestaurantZone has been featured in National Restaurant News and Total Foods Service Magazine and has worked with reputable brands like Red Lobster, Vapiano's, Chick-fil-a, Sbarro’s, McDonald's, Domino's, Cracker Barrel, Google, and Facebook. We are the cutting edge of recruiting with tech-savvy recruiters with over 100+ collective years of experience working on the team. We have hundreds of jobs to fill and grow! Our recruiters work the entire country and focus on all major locations including Los Angeles, San Diego, New York City, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Washington DC, Houston, Las Vegas, Denver, Hawaii, and more!