Private Dining & Event Sales Manager

CSM Corporation; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

BLVD Kitchen & Bar in Wayzata, MN is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group event revenue. You will be the primary contact from inquiry through event execution, building relationships with clients and coordinating with culinary and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a sales-driven environment. A high school diploma or GED is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant, private dining, catering, hospitality, or event sales experience.
• Proven track record of generating new business and achieving sales goals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase private dining, group dining, and event revenue.
• Generate new business through proactive prospecting, networking, referrals, community involvement, and outreach to local businesses and organizations.
• Respond promptly to private dining and event inquiries, identify client needs, and effectively communicate available options, menus, pricing, and event details.
• Conduct tours and consultations with prospective clients and confidently sell BLVD Kitchen & Bar’s dining spaces.
• Manage the full sales process from initial inquiry, proposal through contract, event planning, and post-event follow-up.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, local businesses, event planners, community organizations, and repeat guests.
• Create customized event proposals and work with clients to develop menus, event details, timelines, and other requirements.
• Coordinate closely with restaurant leadership, culinary, service, and operations teams to ensure events are properly planned and executed.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity, leads, bookings, client communications, and upcoming events.
• Identify opportunities to increase event revenue through menu enhancements, beverage packages, upgrades, and other offerings.
• Conduct post-event follow-up to obtain feedback, encourage repeat business, and develop long-term client relationships.
• Stay informed on local market trends, competitive offerings, and opportunities to position BLVD Kitchen & Bar effectively.
• Meet or exceed established sales, revenue, and booking goals.

Skills

Restaurant sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Organization

Multitasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

BLVD Kitchen & Bar in Wayzata, MN is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group event revenue. You will be the primary contact from inquiry through event execution, building relationships with clients and coordinating with culinary and operations teams.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently in a sales-driven environment. A high school diploma or GED is required.