Sales Manager

Job Title : Event Sales Manager

Company : The Good Plate Hospitality Group – Chicago Locations

Location : Chicago, IL

Job Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Compensation : Base salary + commission

Schedule : Primarily weekdays, with some nights / weekends as needed for events

About Us

The Good Plate Hospitality Group is committed to delivering outstanding dining experiences across our portfolio of restaurant concepts—from neighborhood favorites to destination dining. We believe in authenticity, excellence in hospitality, and operational precision. Our growth into private dining, catering, and multi-concept operations demands leaders who can balance strategic vision with day-to-day execution.

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. The ideal candidate has experience selling and executing high-volume events and creating standout guest experiences; both in-house and off-site.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Client Relations

• 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

Strategy & Growth

Qualifications & Experience

What We Offer