Private Events & Catering Director

Eureka! Restaurant Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4% commissions on top of base salary

Incentives

Fun & fast-paced environment

Company contests with experiential get

Management development

Medical, Dental, and Vision (Full Time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Eureka! Restaurant Group seeks a Private Event Manager to drive revenue through private dining, catering, and events in the Norcal region. You will build client relationships, coordinate with partners, and ensure flawless event execution, reporting to the VP of Operations.

The role emphasizes strong sales, communication, and organizational skills within a values-driven hospitality culture. Travel may be required to manage events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in sales within hospitality, catering, or events.
• Established network within the local hospitality and events market is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in building client relationships and generating revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize event and catering revenue.
• Prospect and secure new business through outreach, networking, and partnerships. Manage all inquiries, proposals, contracts, and event details from start to finish.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings to showcase the restaurant’s private dining and catering offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, event planners, and organizations.
• Partner with operations to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction.
• Track and analyze sales performance, creating regular reports and forecasts.

Skills

Sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eureka! Restaurant Group seeks a Private Event Manager to drive revenue through private dining, catering, and events in the Norcal region. You will build client relationships, coordinate with partners, and ensure flawless event execution, reporting to the VP of Operations.

The role emphasizes strong sales, communication, and organizational skills within a values-driven hospitality culture. Travel may be required to manage events.