Catering & Private Events Manager: Growth & Client Partnerships

Austin Grill LLC; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Catering & Private Events Manager to grow a high-volume catering and private events program across multiple restaurant locations in the DMV area. This on-site role supports inquiry responses, event planning, and flawless execution at events.

The position emphasizes client relationships, proactive sales outreach, and collaboration with culinary and operations teams. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in hospitality, restaurants, catering, or hotels.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Strong customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and prioritize under pressure.
• Experience with Toast, OpenTable, and TripleSeat a plus.
• ServSafe and/or alcohol service certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage the sales process for group dining, private events, and catering through prompt response, accurate data collection, and professional communication.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for private dining and catering clients from inquiry through post-event follow-up.
• Proactively pursue new catering and private events business through outreach, networking, and relationship-building.
• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate, social, and community clients to generate repeat and referral business.
• Identify new market opportunities, accounts, and partnerships to expand the events pipeline.
• Communicate opportunities, priorities, and needs to the Director in a timely manner.

Skills

Hospitality

Client relations

Sales development

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Tools

Toast

OpenTable

TripleSeat

Job description

Thompson Hospitality is seeking a Catering & Private Events Manager to grow a high-volume catering and private events program across multiple restaurant locations in the DMV area. This on-site role supports inquiry responses, event planning, and flawless execution at events.

The position emphasizes client relationships, proactive sales outreach, and collaboration with culinary and operations teams. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.