Miel Restaurant

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Salary + Commission Miel seeks an experienced hospitality professional for our open Event Sales & Planning Manager position. This is a leadership role that blends creativity, organization, and a genuine love of service to design experiences that reflect the heart of Miel — warm, elegant, and curated with care. At Miel, events are a thoughtful extension of our dining room where you’ll have the opportunity to build lasting client relationships, collaborate with a passionate team, and bring creative ideas to life in one of Nashville’s most cherished restaurants. Job Details: • Lead event sales for private dining, full restaurant buyouts, offsite events, and cooking classes. • Develop personalized event proposals and menu presentations that showcase seasonal ingredients and align with client needs and event vision. • Actively cultivate and acutely track new business while maintaining strong relationships with returning guests. • Manage the complete event lifecycle from inquiry, commitment, billing, and proposal. Clear communication with management and our chefs is a must when confirming menus and event details. • Conduct site visits, property tours, for prospective clients. • Collaborate with the Chef and wine program to stay informed on market pricing and what is available to guests for their menus. • Prepare accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and ensure seamless communication with the team. • Participate in weekly meetings to provide updates on sales goals, marketing efforts, and the current event calendar. • Maintain mindfulness around guest-facing language and tone, ensuring all written and verbal communication reflects warmth, clarity, efficiency. • Represent Miel’s commitment to seasonality, sustainability, and all that embodies the culture of what has made it an enduring food + beverage destination for Nashville. Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience in event sales, catering, weddings, or restaurant management within a refined hospitality setting. • Demonstrated success in revenue generation, client relationship management, and event execution. • Exceptional organizational, communication, and administrative skills. • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Canva, and standard office programs like Excel. • A strong understanding of menu design, bar programs, and wine pairing. • A proactive, polished, and professional approach to service and collaboration.