F&B Community & Events Growth Lead

The Lowline Hotel; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lowline Hotel in Charleston, operated by Avion Hospitality, seeks a proactive Business Development & Sales leader to drive revenue across our Food & Beverage outlets. You will develop outside partnerships, secure group dining, and create memorable experiences for guests and events.

Collaborating with hotel sales, marketing, and operations, you will build awareness, promote rooftop and restaurant offerings, and track performance to deliver measurable growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years in hospitality, food & beverage, hotel operations, event planning, sales, or guest service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable networking within the local community and building business relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and special events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outside sales calls and cultivate relationships with local businesses, residential communities, concierges, event planners, and community organizations.
• Generate and secure group dining, social events, celebrations, and private functions for groups of 10 or more.
• Partner with hotel sales leaders to identify and convert Food & Beverage opportunities within existing hotel groups, meetings, and wedding business.
• Conduct site visits and venue tours for prospective guests, organizations, and community partners.
• Build awareness and secure advance bookings for rooftop bar and restaurant prior to opening.
• Develop unique guest experiences and personalized offerings that enhance celebrations and group events.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Valet, and Operations teams to promote F&B offerings to arriving and in-house guests.
• Utilize pre-arrival and in-stay communications to generate reservations, special experiences, golf simulator bookings, and event participation.
• Organize Manager Reception for Elite Members once a week.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Sales experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest service

Independent work

Networking

MS Office

Flexible schedule

Event planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Lowline Hotel in Charleston, operated by Avion Hospitality, seeks a proactive Business Development & Sales leader to drive revenue across our Food & Beverage outlets. You will develop outside partnerships, secure group dining, and create memorable experiences for guests and events.

Collaborating with hotel sales, marketing, and operations, you will build awareness, promote rooftop and restaurant offerings, and track performance to deliver measurable growth.