# Events Sales Manager at Maple & Ash - Chicago in Chicago,…

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# Events Sales Manager

Maple & Ash - Chicago 

** Chicago, United States ** Full Time ** Sales Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

Join **Maple Hospitality Group**, where culinary excellence meets unparalleled service. Led by renowned restaurateur Jim Lasky and **two-Michelin-starred Chef Danny Grant**, known for his innovative approach to fine dining, we're building a team of passionate food lovers dedicated to creating **iconic destinations**. 

We believe success hinges on **impeccable food, world-class service, and one-of-a-kind dining experiences**. As we expand across Chicago, Scottsdale, Dallas, and Miami, you'll find **endless opportunities for growth, travel, and continuing education**. 

Our culture is built on four core principles: 

- Generosity: Always give more, exceed expectations.
- Excellence: Deliver exceptional work with unmatched expertise.
- Fun: Love what you do, laugh often, and enjoy the journey.
- Fail Fast: Learn from mistakes, adapt, and keep improving.

**Pay: $60k + commission, total potential earnings $100k+**

**What You Will Do** 

- Accomplish company goals by owning assigned tasks and exploring opportunities to add value to the position
- Strictly adhere to all restaurants financial plans and budgets
- Review private event sales trends, profit goals and spending with financial team – and create solutions for increased revenue and reduced spending
- Be responsible for all day to day events operations within the restaurants
- Generate new leads for corporate and social private events
- Oversee the execution of events, collaborating with both front- and back-of-house leaders
- Continue to develop and maintain all events systems, focusing on finding efficiencies
- Provide leadership in guest engagement, satisfaction and retention
- Oversee purchasing, inventory, supplies and beverage cost of goods management for events
- Communicate with clients in regards to all proposals, bids, marketing collateral and contracts
- Provide walk-throughs and on-site inspections with clients
- Ensure guest concerns are handled pre and post event
- Coordinate directly with outside vendors (rentals, linens, AV, floral, etc.)
- Comply with corporate and restaurant-specific standard operating procedures (SOPs) – and ensure that the event team is following these guidelines
- Build and develop strong event teams, prior to opening and while operating
- Lead and actively participate in weekly BEO meetings
- Work with the Executive Chef and chef team to guarantee food quality and 100% customer satisfaction for private events
- Maintain a friendly, caring and professional demeanor at all times in a fast-paced environment
- Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly and professional manner. Consistently following up to ensure guest satisfaction that meets and exceeds our hospitality standards
- Responsible for adjusting the environment, music, lighting, and temperature in the private event spaces as needed to maintain the appropriate atmosphere
- Keep up to date on the industry competition and grow industry knowledge by tracking emerging trends in the restaurant industry, establishing personal networks, and being updated on press publications and articles
- Cultivate relationships with local businesses, key community members, local governing bodies and other target constituencies to establish the restaurant in the market
- Report to the General Manager, Executive Chef and Owners on operational wins, losses and areas in need of improvement
- Focus on hospitality goals and continue to drive generosity within the operation

More detail about Maple & Ash - Chicago part of Maple Hospitality Group , please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/21191-Maple-%2526-Ash---Chicago

Posted August 18, 2026