Catering Event Sales Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT SHAVER HALL

Set inside the historic Lord & Taylor building in Midtown, Shaver Hall is New York’s newest cultural and culinary destination. With visionary chefs, three full-service restaurants, curated eateries, a central bar, and a live stage, Shaver Hall is a gathering place where food, beverage, and entertainment come together. Inspired by Dorothy Shaver’s legacy of creativity and bold innovation, we’re redefining hospitality in the heart of Manhattan.

The Event Sales & Catering Manager is responsible for planning and executing all private dining and

large party events. They drive revenue for the restaurant through both inbound and outbound sales

efforts, including proactive prospecting, relationship building, and local marketing initiatives.

This role owns the full sales cycle and is accountable for achieving individual sales goals, generating

new business, and maintaining a strong pipeline of future opportunities.

Benefits:

Base Pay: $70k-$75k + Commission based 2% of Revenue

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

PTO 10 days Immediately accessible

Essential Responsibilities:

· Solicit, negotiate, and secure new business through relationship building with concierges, meeting planners, corporate clients, agencies, industry professionals, and local networks

· Proactively generate new business through outbound prospecting efforts including calls, emails, networking events, and site visits

· Build and maintain an active sales pipeline to support current and future revenue goals

· Drive sales beyond inbound inquiries, with a focus on self-generated business

· Maintains, utilizes, and enhances a local area book of business to facilitate special event bookings and sales

· Handle incoming phone and web inquiries with urgency and professionalism

· Prepare proposals and contracts for clients

· Continual customer communication around important dates and deadlines to ensure seamless execution (pricing, cut-off dates, introductions,