Events and Catering Manager Socal Area

Eureka Restaurant Group • Hawthorne, CA

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About The Position

The Events and Catering Manager is responsible for driving revenue through private dining, catering, and special events across the Southern California area. The role builds strong relationships with clients, partners, and the community while ensuring seamless execution of booked events. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the position helps position Eureka! as a destination for celebrations and gatherings.

The manager develops sales strategies, pursues new business, manages event inquiries and arrangements, and works with operations and culinary teams to deliver successful events and a strong guest experience. The position also represents the company at local networking events, trade shows, and community functions, and tracks sales performance and market opportunities.

The job involves regular driving and limited travel by car or airplane, sometimes involving overnight stays and short notice. Occasional training may take place on-site, off-site, by phone, or online. Physical demands include prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds, and repetitive hand and wrist motion. Work may involve hot, cold, hazardous equipment and occasionally loud, congested, or physically demanding environments.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Minimum 3–5 years of sales experience in hospitality, catering, or events.
• Demonstrated success building client relationships and generating revenue growth.
• Strong knowledge of event sales, catering, and hospitality best practices.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales goals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Guest-first mindset with high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing and movement.
• Ability to travel regularly by driving and occasionally by car or airplane, including overnight stays and potentially short-notice travel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Restaurant group or luxury hotel experience.
• Established network within the Miami hospitality and events market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize event and catering revenue.
• Prospect and secure new business through outreach, networking, and partnerships.
• Manage event inquiries, proposals, contracts, and details from start to finish.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings to present private dining and catering offerings.
• Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, event planners, and organizations.
• Partner with operations and culinary teams to ensure successful event execution and guest satisfaction.
• Track and analyze sales performance and prepare regular reports and forecasts.
• Identify market opportunities and propose initiatives to drive growth.
• Represent Eureka! locations at local networking events, trade shows, and community functions.
• Demonstrate the company’s values and serve as an ambassador for its brand in the local market.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $90,000–$100,000 plus 4% commission.
• Incentives.
• Company contests that include experiential trips to food and beverage destinations.
• Management development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program, including licensed counseling and community support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed