Sales & Events Manager

Sales & Events Onsite Manager

Join the award-winning Chart House Redondo Beach as a Sales & Events Onsite Manager and be part of one of Southern California's most iconic waterfront dining experiences. Recognized with the Diners' Choice award for outstanding seafood and scenic views, this historic location—established in 1969—offers a truly unique setting where waves crash just beyond the dining room and guests enjoy unforgettable sunsets. In this role, you'll drive private events and group dining sales while delivering elevated guest experiences in a high-volume, hospitality-driven environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, relationship-focused professional to grow their career with a premier restaurant brand known for its stunning views, timeless reputation, and unmatched cuisine.

Benefits: Extensive and well-rounded training program Continued career development and growth opportunities Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels Multiple health benefit plans to suit your needs Dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, flexible spending accounts and 401 (k) Paid sick leave Paid time off Competitive base salary, plus sales commission

Responsibilities

• Sales & Business Development
  • Responsible for growing sales over prior year for one or more restaurants.
  • Identify and secure new corporate and social event clients through prospecting and networking.
  • Conduct venue tours and negotiate contracts to meet monthly and annual revenue goals.
  • Manage a sales pipeline of inquiries, prospects, and definite bookings.
  • With the Director of Sales & Events, plan, develop and implement a comprehensive sales action plan, goals and initiatives
• Event Planning & Logistics
  • Collaborate with clients to customize food and beverage menus.
  • Create detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate event layouts, A/V needs, and timelines with management.
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef and management to ensure operations is able to flawlessly execute the event.
  • Supervise setup, execution, and breakdown of events to guarantee high guest satisfaction.
• Client & Vendor Relations
  • Nurture lasting relationships with recurring clients, event planners, and local vendors.
  • Address client feedback, negotiate pricing, and ensure contracts balance customer satisfaction with profitability.
  • Fosters and maintains relationships with community decision makers, hotel general managers/sales directors, meeting planners and local business leaders who are potential ambassadors of our brand(s).

Qualifications

At least 3 years previous sales experience in an upscale /fine dining restaurant or hotel operation Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors Ability to calculate figures and amounts for guest catering contracts Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic EOE Pay Range USD $72,000.00 - USD $72,000.00 /Yr.