Private Dining & Events Sales Manager

CSM Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BLVD Kitchen & Bar is hiring a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group event revenue. You will develop new business, nurture relationships, and coordinate with culinary and service teams to deliver outstanding events.

The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive, sales-driven mindset. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, a solid grasp of the local market, and the ability to manage multiple bookings while meeting revenue goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in restaurant, private dining, catering, hospitality, or event sales.
• Proven track record of generating new business and meeting sales goals.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple events, leads, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase private dining and event revenue.
• Generate new business through prospecting, networking, referrals, community involvement, and outreach to local businesses.
• Respond promptly to inquiries, present options, menus, pricing, and event details.
• Conduct tours and consultations and sell BLVD Kitchen & Bar’s dining spaces.
• Manage the full sales process from inquiry to post-event follow-up.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and repeat guests.
• Create customized proposals and coordinate menus, timelines, and requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

New business

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Event management

Customer service

Client relationships

Self-motivated

Minneapolis market

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BLVD Kitchen & Bar is hiring a Restaurant Sales Manager to drive private dining and group event revenue. You will develop new business, nurture relationships, and coordinate with culinary and service teams to deliver outstanding events.

The role requires strong communication skills and a proactive, sales-driven mindset. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in restaurant or event sales, a solid grasp of the local market, and the ability to manage multiple bookings while meeting revenue goals.