Job Details

Job Location: LMR LLC (MGT) - Raleigh, NC 27607

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Restaurant - Food Service

Event Sales Manager – LM Restaurants

Lead with Passion. Create Memorable Experiences. Drive Event Success.

Welcome to LM Restaurants. LM Restaurants is an award-winning, family-owned restaurant group focused on nourishing our people, our communities, and our world. We believe in creating places where guests love to gather and where our leaders love to grow. We offer the stability and benefits of a large company while maintaining a family-first culture that genuinely cares for its team members.

About the Role

We’re seeking an Event Sales Manager to lead and grow our private dining and events program. This role is ideal for a high-energy, detail-oriented professional who excels at relationship-building, persuasive communication, and flawless execution. You’ll be the primary liaison between clients and internal teams, ensuring every event is thoughtfully planned and exceptionally delivered. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to support event needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the private events sales program to meet or exceed revenue goals
• Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Serve as the face of the brand for weddings, corporate events, marketing socials, and celebrations
• Prepare accurate and detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and communicate all event details to culinary and management teams
• Conduct BEO meetings to align chefs and managers on event execution
• Partner with culinary and management teams on menu development and event space setup
• Maintain the BEO book and manage administrative needs for the banquet department
• Increase sales through exceptional guest experiences, local store marketing, styled shoots, and trade show participation
• Utilize Event Coordinators to support final event details
• Stay current on food, wine, and hospitality trends

Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant operations, catering, or event management (restaurant experience strongly preferred)
• Strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• High-energy, personable, and guest-focused approach
• Ability to connect with a diverse client base
• Working knowledge of Tripleseat software preferred

Benefits You Will Enjoy

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution up to 4%
• Paid time off and flexible scheduling
• Generous employee dining discounts
• Lucrative referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement program

About LM Restaurants

LM Restaurants is a family-owned hospitality group dedicated to taking care of our guests, our teams, and our communities. Our mission is to create welcoming environments where meaningful connections happen—one event, one meal, and one experience at a time.