Events Sales Manager

QED Hospitality is a restaurant operations management group, focused on running Food & Beverage operations in boutique hotels and exclusive sites nationally.

We bring our operational acumen to the table, developing and managing restaurants tailored to the hotel, the region and the demands of the market. These are not cookie cutter concepts, but true restaurants born of the region and based on our history.

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Event Sales Manager to lead our private dining, catering, and special events sales. This role is responsible for driving revenue through proactive client outreach, relationship management, and seamless coordination with operations and culinary teams to deliver high-quality food and beverage experiences.

Key Responsibilities :

• Plan and coordinate events with clients and internal teams.
• Prospect and secure new business.
• Serve as the main contact between clients, event staff, chefs, servers, and attendants.
• Conduct site tours and provide detailed notes to the Event Manager.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Manage and supervise banquet staff during events.
• Create Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and ensure all event details are executed accurately.
• Order rental equipment and create floorplans based on event needs.
• Lead weekly BEO meetings and ensure all action items are completed.
• Confirm billing and finalize payments post-event.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the restaurant. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position (standing / walking up to 12 hours, ability to lift up to 50 lbs). Must have a manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment and machines. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations. Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

About The Kitchen Table at JBBDCo :

“Come as friends, leave as family”

Steeped in history and known for its best-in-class approach as well as craft innovation in whiskey making, the James B Beam Distilling Company is a celebrated and beloved part of Kentucky and the American whiskey tradition.

QED Hospitality has partnered with the JBBDCo as the Food & Beverage provider to help showcase the entire portfolio of offerings being produced on campus.

“The Kitchen Table” (an allusion to the Noe family’s tradition of hospitality) is a restaurant and event space that will provide an interactive experience that ignites a connection to Jim Beam’s family heritage through craft innovation and elevated hospitality, drawing spirited imbibers in for not only the first stop on the Bourbon Trail, but also the ultimate.