Event Sales Director
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Base Salary: $85,000 to $105,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Eligible for commission
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As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
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Job Summary
We are seeking a passionate and polished Event Sales Director to lead a restaurant events program within the Restaurant Associates restaurant portfolio.
The Event Sales Director will drive and manage all event sales and execution for private dining, semi-private gatherings, hosted experiences, and full restaurant buyouts. With a focus on both client cultivation and flawless delivery, this role requires a sales-oriented professional who combines creativity, operational strength, sales pipeline management, and a passion for hospitality. You will also collaborate with the broader restaurant team to connect dining experiences to the spirit of the brand through each event.
What You'll Do
• Prospect, secure, and manage a full range of events, from private dinners to corporate receptions and hosted cultural gatherings.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary contact from inquiry through post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams to design menus that reflect elegant cuisine.
• Create detailed proposals, floor plans, and event timelines that balance guest experience and operational flow.
• Coordinate staffing, logistics, and vendor partnerships to ensure seamless execution.
• Manage contracts, deposits, invoicing, and forecasting for all event business.
• Represent the restaurant with professionalism and warmth, embodying its refined yet approachable hospitality.
What We're Looking For
• 5-7 years of experience in event sales or catering management within fine dining, luxury hospitality, or lifestyle venues.
• Proven success driving event revenue while maintaining brand integrity and guest satisfaction.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a natural ability to connect with clients.
• Deep understanding of luxury service standards and the ability to execute events with precision and grace.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment.
• Financial acumen in budgeting, forecasting, and contract negotiation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event demands require.
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1587699
Compass Corporate
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: Manhattan
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City
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