Event Sales Manager - Cece's Roland Park

Live; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining discounts

Benefits across participating venues

Job summary

Cece’s Roland Park in Baltimore is seeking a polished, relationship‑driven Private Dining & Events Sales Manager to grow private dining and event business within a celebrated restaurant. You will respond to inquiries, develop new business with local companies and planners, and guide clients from first contact through a beautifully executed event, coordinating with chefs and operations.

Join a team recognized with awards, offering a dynamic venue, seasonal opportunities, and employee dining

Qualifications

• Two or more years in private-dining, catering or event-sales.
• Ability to build relationships and close business.
• Polished, warm and professional communication.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing proposals, contracts and BEOs.
• Familiarity with Tripleseat or similar platform.
• Knowledge of the Baltimore market and local relationships a plus.
• Interest in food, wine, cocktails and elevated hospitality.
• Ability to collaborate with chefs, leaders, service teams and vendors.
• College degree welcome but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage private dining and event inquiries from initial contact through signed contract.
• Develop new business through prospecting, networking, referrals and relationships with local companies, planners and community partners.
• Conduct personalized site tours and help clients envision their event at Cece’s.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, event packages and BEOs.
• Achieve individual private-event revenue goals while developing repeat and referral business.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and client activity in Tripleseat.
• Collaborate with the culinary, beverage and operations teams on menus, room layouts, timelines and event details.
• Coordinate rentals, florals, audiovisual needs and outside vendors when required.
• Identify thoughtful opportunities to enhance the guest experience and increase event value.
• Provide an on-site sales presence for select events and follow up with clients afterward.
• Help promote seasonal event opportunities, private dining experiences and restaurant buyouts.

Skills

Relationship building

Proposals & contracts

Tripleseat familiarity

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree welcome

Job description

Event Sales Manager - Cece's Roland Park

Job Category: Sales

Requisition Number: EVENT005988

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Baltimore, MD 21202, USA

Description

PRIVATE DINING & EVENTS SALES MANAGER – CECE’S ROLAND PARK

CREATE THE OCCASIONS BALTIMORE TALKS ABOUT.

Cece’s Roland Park is seeking a polished, relationship-driven sales professional to grow private dining and event business at one of Baltimore’s most celebrated restaurants.

Located within The Village of Cross Keys, Cece’s combines beautiful interiors, an open-air courtyard and a continental European menu with coastal influences, house-made pastas, thoughtfully curated cocktails and an exceptional wine program.

Recognized with a 2026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and multiple Best of Baltimore honors, Cece’s offers private experiences ranging from intimate dinners in the Monument Room to milestone celebrations, corporate gatherings, cocktail receptions and full restaurant buyouts.

The Private Dining & Events Sales Manager will respond to inquiries, develop new business and guide clients from their first conversation through a beautifully executed event. This is an ideal role for one who brings together sales ability, genuine hospitality and an appreciation for the details that make an occasion feel special.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage private dining and event inquiries from initial contact through signed contract.
• Develop new business through prospecting, networking, referrals and relationships with local companies, planners and community partners.
• Conduct personalized site tours and help clients envision their event at Cece’s.
• Prepare proposals, contracts, event packages and BEOs.
• Achieve individual private-event revenue goals while developing repeat and referral business.
• Maintain an accurate pipeline and client activity in Tripleseat.
• Collaborate with the culinary, beverage and operations teams on menus, room layouts, timelines and event details.
• Coordinate rentals, florals, audiovisual needs and outside vendors when required.
• Identify thoughtful opportunities to enhance the guest experience and increase event value.
• Provide an on-site sales presence for select events and follow up with clients afterward.
• Help promote seasonal event opportunities, private dining experiences and restaurant buyouts.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Two or more years of private-dining, catering, restaurant, hospitality or event-sales experience.
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships and close business.
• A polished, warm and professional communication style.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing proposals, contracts and BEOs.
• Familiarity with Tripleseat or a comparable event-sales platform is preferred.
• Knowledge of the Baltimore market and existing local relationships are a plus.
• An interest in food, wine, cocktails and elevated restaurant hospitality.
• The ability to collaborate closely with chefs, restaurant leaders, service teams and vendors.
• A college degree is welcome but not required. Relevant sales ability and hospitality experience matter most.

WHY CECE’S?

• Represent one of Baltimore’s most beautiful and celebrated restaurants.
• Sell experiences ranging from intimate private dinners to courtyard celebrations and full restaurant buyouts.
• Work with an accomplished culinary and operations team.
• Build relationships across Baltimore’s corporate, social and hospitality communities.
• Enjoy employee dining discounts and other benefits across participating venues, subject to company policy.

If you know how to make people feel immediately welcomed, can turn a beautiful space into a compelling sales story and enjoy creating memorable experiences, we would love to meet you.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently stand and move safely throughout the restaurant, courtyard and private-event spaces.
• Conduct venue tours and remain active during event preparation and execution.
• Carry or lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Regularly use a computer, telephone and standard office equipment.
• Bend, stoop or kneel when required during event preparation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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