The Good Plate Hospitality Group
Event Sales Manager – Chicago
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Event Sales Manager
role at
The Good Plate Hospitality Group
Base salary + commission. Primary weekdays, with some nights/weekends as needed for events.
Position Overview We are seeking an ambitious and experienced
Event Sales Manager
to lead private dining and off‑site catering efforts across our Chicago venues. This role is perfect for a motivated self‑starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to grow with an evolving restaurant group.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively drive private event and catering sales to meet and exceed revenue goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and local businesses.
Respond to inquiries, conduct site visits, and close event contracts efficiently and professionally.
Maintain an active pipeline of leads through outbound outreach, networking, and community engagement.
Event Planning & Execution
Plan and execute all aspects of in‑house private dining events and off‑site catering.
Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to design custom menus, layouts, and logistics.
Ensure a high‑touch client experience from inquiry to post‑event follow‑up.
Attend and oversee key events to ensure flawless service and execution.
Strategy & Growth
Help build scalable systems for private dining and catering programs across new restaurant openings.
Assist in pricing, packaging, and marketing materials for event services.
Identify new market opportunities and partnerships.
Provide post‑event analysis and feedback to optimize future planning.
Qualifications & Experience
3‑5+ years of event sales experience in restaurants, catering, or hospitality (preferred background in hospitality sales for multi‑unit or restaurant group operations).
Familiarity with the Chicago dining and events market.
Experience with both on‑ and off‑premise event logistics.
Proven success selling and executing high‑volume events (100+ guests).
Experience with new restaurant openings and developing event programs from scratch.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
Proficiency with CRM tools (TripleSeat), POS systems (Toast preferred), and Microsoft Office 365.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + commission or bonus opportunities.
Professional growth, mentoring, and opportunities across The Good Plate Hospitality Group.
Collaborative leadership and a dynamic, creative work environment.
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO package, and employee dining privileges per company policy.
For more detail about Nonnina Chicago part of The Good Plate Hospitality Group, please visit
Nonnina Chicago .
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Event Sales Manager
role at
The Good Plate Hospitality Group
Base salary + commission. Primary weekdays, with some nights/weekends as needed for events.
Position Overview We are seeking an ambitious and experienced
Event Sales Manager
to lead private dining and off‑site catering efforts across our Chicago venues. This role is perfect for a motivated self‑starter who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and is eager to grow with an evolving restaurant group.
Key Responsibilities
Proactively drive private event and catering sales to meet and exceed revenue goals.
Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and local businesses.
Respond to inquiries, conduct site visits, and close event contracts efficiently and professionally.
Maintain an active pipeline of leads through outbound outreach, networking, and community engagement.
Event Planning & Execution
Plan and execute all aspects of in‑house private dining events and off‑site catering.
Collaborate with culinary and operations teams to design custom menus, layouts, and logistics.
Ensure a high‑touch client experience from inquiry to post‑event follow‑up.
Attend and oversee key events to ensure flawless service and execution.
Strategy & Growth
Help build scalable systems for private dining and catering programs across new restaurant openings.
Assist in pricing, packaging, and marketing materials for event services.
Identify new market opportunities and partnerships.
Provide post‑event analysis and feedback to optimize future planning.
Qualifications & Experience
3‑5+ years of event sales experience in restaurants, catering, or hospitality (preferred background in hospitality sales for multi‑unit or restaurant group operations).
Familiarity with the Chicago dining and events market.
Experience with both on‑ and off‑premise event logistics.
Proven success selling and executing high‑volume events (100+ guests).
Experience with new restaurant openings and developing event programs from scratch.
Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude.
Proficiency with CRM tools (TripleSeat), POS systems (Toast preferred), and Microsoft Office 365.
What We Offer
Competitive base salary + commission or bonus opportunities.
Professional growth, mentoring, and opportunities across The Good Plate Hospitality Group.
Collaborative leadership and a dynamic, creative work environment.
Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO package, and employee dining privileges per company policy.
For more detail about Nonnina Chicago part of The Good Plate Hospitality Group, please visit
Nonnina Chicago .
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Good Plate Hospitality Group by 2x.
Get notified about new Sales Manager jobs in
Chicago, IL .
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