Private Events Manager

Edible Excursions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Edible Excursions in the Bay Area is seeking a Private Events Manager to own the private, corporate, and group tour business from inquiry to contract. You’ll be the first contact for clients, from local birthday groups to Fortune 500 firms, turning inquiries into memorable culinary experiences.

Work closely with Operations and guides to ensure seamless experiences while building lasting client relationships that drive repeat business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in event planning or private/corporate events.
• Proven ability to convert inquiries into bookings.
• Strong knowledge of SF Bay Area dining scene.
• Excellent communication and follow-through.
• Existing relationships with DMCs or planners are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and convert private, corporate, and group tour inquiries.
• Lead discovery calls and prepare proposals, quotes, contracts.
• Design custom itineraries matching groups with neighborhoods.
• Stay current on SF restaurant openings and dining trends.
• Build relationships with DMCs, planners, and hotels.
• Be the client’s main contact throughout planning and tour.
• Track leads, bookings, and conversions in CRM.

Skills

Event planning

Inside sales

Client relationships

Negotiation

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Since 2004, Edible Excursions has shared the Bay Area’s vibrant food culture through guided walking tours in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. We’re woman-owned and independent, and we’ve hosted over 15,000+ guests and counting. Our tours celebrate the stories and people behind every bite, and we love giving locals and visitors alike a delicious taste of the Bay Area!

About the Role

The Private Events Manager owns our private, corporate, and group tour business, from first inquiry to final contract. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients, from local birthday groups and Fortune 500 companies to destination management companies (DMCs), turning their inquiries into memorable culinary experiences. You’ll work closely with our Operations Manager and tour guides to ensure every experience runs seamlessly while building lasting client relationships and partnerships that drive repeat business.

What You’ll Do

• Respond to and convert a steady flow of private, corporate, and group tour inquiries (5–10 per week)
• Initiate and lead discovery calls and prepare tailored proposals, quotes, and contracts
• Design custom itineraries, matching each group with the right neighborhoods and culinary stops
• Stay current on San Francisco restaurant openings and dining trends to recommend new tour stops
• Build relationships with DMCs, corporate planners, hotel concierges, and tourism and event planners
• Serve as the client’s primary point of contact throughout the planning process and on tour day
• Track leads, bookings, and conversions in our booking and CRM systems

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in event planning or inside sales, ideally within private events, corporate events, DMCs, hotels, or hospitality groups
• Strong knowledge of the San Francisco and Bay Area restaurant scene by neighborhood
• Proven track record of converting inquiries into bookings
• Warm, polished, and persuasive communication skills, with a knack for selling the story behind the experience
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Existing relationships with DMCs or corporate event planners are a plus

The Opportunity

• Part-time (18–22 hours/week) with a flexible schedule
• $30–$40/hour
• Some evening and weekend on-call availability
• Opportunity to grow the private events business of a beloved Bay Area culinary company