Director of Private Dining Sales

Recruiting Partner: Oliver Cox

Chicago, Illinois | Hospitality Operations | Not Remote | $85,000 to $85,000 | Job ID: 176638

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Private Dining Sales Director – Chicago, IL

A respected private hospitality company is seeking a dynamic sales leader to help expand its luxury private dining experiences across Chicago. This is a rare opportunity to join a small, Michelin-trained team delivering personalized, fine-dining events at the highest level. You’ll take ownership of an established pipeline and play a key role as the first impression for discerning clients—impacting how the brand grows both locally and nationally.

Private Dining Sales Director Benefits & Compensation

  • On-target earnings of $140-000-150,000 in year one (base around $85,000 + uncapped commission)
  • Full-time position with health insurance and paid time off (PTO accrues after 90 days)
  • Additional performance bonuses for hitting 90-day milestones, client reactivations, and referral partnerships (up to $5,000 in first quarter)
  • Access to Chicago’s most exclusive private events, venues, and clientele
  • Career growth potential as the brand expands nationally
  • Join a passionate, close-knit team united by Michelin-level standards

Private Dining Sales Director Requirements & Qualifications

  • Proven track record of upselling, converting leads, or generating revenue with quantifiable sales achievements
  • Comfortable and confident building relationships with C-suite executives and high-net-worth individuals
  • Strong interest in fine dining and the ability to distinguish nuanced hospitality experiences
  • Self-motivated, strategic, and able to work with autonomy
  • Highly polished, with professional presence and strong communication skills

Private Dining Sales Director Preferred Background & Skills

  • Existing network among luxury residential buildings, corporate clients, or event planners in Chicago is a plus
  • Familiarity with CRM systems (such as Monday.com)
  • Experience managing multi-stage sales cycles (both short-term and long-term)

Private Dining Sales Director Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a pipeline of luxury residential, corporate, and individual clients across Chicago
  • Cultivate and reactivate dormant client relationships to generate recurring business
  • Own all outreach and follow-up, including phone, email, social media, and in-person meetings
  • Attend industry networking events to expand the company’s profile within the luxury market
  • Maintain regular contact with a large network of prospects through an automated email system
  • Collaborate with chef-owners on strategic initiatives, tastings, and VIP experiences
  • Track all activity in company CRM and meet defined weekly and monthly metrics

If you thrive in a high-touch, relationship-driven sales role and are passionate about luxury hospitality, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow alongside a company with national ambitions.

 

JOB ID: 176638

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