In partnership with Union Square Events, Conrad New York is pleased to announce the appointment of Randall Richardson to director of banquets. With more than 15 years of event planning experience in the New York City market, Richardson brings his expertise to lower Manhattan’s premier waterfront hotel where he will manage the planning and execution of all events by Union Square Events, the hotel’s exclusive catering partner.
In his new position, Richardson will play an integral role in expanding team training efforts, enhance and streamline processes at the two institutions, and ensure Union Square Events continues to deliver excellence to Conrad New York and its clients.
Prior to this role, Richardson was assistant director of banquets at CPS Events at The Plaza Hotel in New York. During his time at CPS Events, Richardson was responsible for the supervision of all banquet management personnel and oversaw front of house staff and beverage program operations in their entirety. Richardson began his career as banquet events manager in 2002 at Pier Sixty and remained with the company through April 2014. He quickly moved up the ranks from assistant director of banquets, to senior corporate catering sales manager in 2008, where he was responsible for managing Pier Sixty’s multimillion dollar sales portfolio and day-to-day operations. After acquiring a multitude of hospitality experience at Pier Sixty, Richardson joined the team at The White Apron, where he served as director of events and sales.
Richardson currently resides in North Bergen, N.J. and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Elon College in Burlington, N.C.