Events, Membership & Catering Coordinator

Crawford's; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission on event and membership

Career growth

Job summary

Crawford's is seeking a proactive sales and hospitality professional at the intersection of membership growth and high-touch dining. You will expand our exclusive member roster, curate bespoke experiences, private tastings, and concierge services, while leading end-to-end sales and planning of private dining books and off-site catering across two venues.

You will partner with Executive Chefs and service teams to deliver seamless events, manage inquiries, draft proposals and contracts, and drive

Qualifications

• 2–4+ years in hospitality event sales or related fields.
• Dual focus on sales and client relationship management.
• Exceptional written and spoken communication for executive clients and VIP guests.
• Strong project management across two venues.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect, sell, and onboard private members across two concepts.
• Manage private dining inquiries, site tours, proposals, contracts, and BEOs.
• Coordinate with Executive Chefs, Bar Directors, and FOH to ensure event delivery.
• Oversee on-site setup, client greetings, timelines, and vendor coordination.
• Handle invoicing, deposits, final billing, and post-event debriefs to drive repeat bookings.

Skills

Hospitality sales

Event sales

Client relationships

Executive communication

Project management

Job description

This role sits directly at the intersection of sales growth and high-touch hospitality. You will be responsible for actively expanding our exclusive membership roster while curating unforgettable, tailored member experiences, private tastings, and bespoke concierge services. Additionally, you will lead the end-to-end sales, planning, and execution of private dining bookings and off-site catering operations across both venue locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Membership Sales & Member Experience:

  • Actively prospect, sell, and onboard new private members across both concepts.

  • Foster long-term member relationships, serving as a dedicated concierge for reservations, locker/cellar programs, and custom requests.

  • Conceptualize and execute member-exclusive programming, including private spirits tastings, chef’s table previews, and seasonal releases.

• Event Sales & Execution:

  • Manage all incoming inquiries for private dining, corporate gatherings, and off-site catering.

  • Conduct site tours, build custom proposals, draft contracts, and issue detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).

  • Partner closely with Executive Chefs, Bar Directors, and FOH service teams to ensure seamless event delivery.

• High-Touch Hospitality & Administration:

  • Oversee on-site event setup, client greetings, timeline flow, and third-party vendor coordination.

  • Manage invoicing, deposit tracking, final billing, and post-event client debriefs to drive repeat bookings.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4+ years in hospitality event sales, catering coordination, upscale restaurant management, or private club membership sales.

• Dual Focus: Strong background in both outward sales/outreach and client relationship management.

• Communication: Polished verbal and written communication suitable for executive clients, members, and VIP guests.

• Organization: Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage competing timelines across two distinct venues.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work a schedule reflecting event demand, including select evenings and weekends.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary + commission on event and membership sales

• Career growth within an expanding, high-profile hospitality group