Director of Private Dining and Events

Mina Group is an industry-leading hospitality group led by James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina. We manage more than 40 concepts across the US, partnering with numerous industry leaders including the Four Seasons, MGM hotels, JW Marriott, and Regent hotels. Our goal is to elevate the craft of hospitality by delivering one-of-a-kind memories to our guests. We will recruit and develop leaders who share our obsession with hospitality and embrace our values of empathy, adaptability, and selflessness.

This is a remote position with regular travel to portfolio properties. Qualified applicants must live in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or Las Vegas.

About the Role

We’re seeking a dynamic Director of Private Dining & Events to join our hospitality group and lead the growth of private event sales, group dining, and large-scale activations across our portfolio of restaurants. This is a strategic and revenue-focused leadership role — a unique blend of sales, operations, and marketing — responsible for building scalable systems, sales infrastructure, and performance benchmarks that drive topline growth. From holiday programming and corporate outreach to seasonal campaigns, social celebrations, and high-impact activations, this leader will define how our restaurants capture demand, engage high-value clients, and convert opportunities into measurable results.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + commission on event sales
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Dining privileges across the Mina Group portfolio
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• A culture of innovation, mentorship, and excellence in hospitality

Our Ideal Candidate is:

The ideal candidate is a proven sales leader with strong operational instincts and a deep understanding of how to scale revenue through private dining and group events. They will develop the systems, tools, and performance metrics that empower on-site teams, improve conversion, and unlock new revenue streams across the portfolio. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about hospitality, growth, and building best-in-class event programs at scale.

What you bring to the table:

Personal Attributes

• Naturally hospitable — leads with warmth, empathy, and an innate drive to deliver extraordinary guest experiences.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.
• Confident and poised under pressure; comfortable navigating high-profile clients and complex situations.
• Collaborative and inspiring leader who brings people together to achieve shared goals.
• Creative thinker who embraces innovation while maintaining a disciplined focus on results.

Professional Attributes

• Proven track record in private dining sales, group event management, or multi-unit event strategy within luxury or fine dining environments.
• Deep understanding of the sales lifecycle — from inquiry and proposal through contracting, execution, and post-event follow-up.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable systems, processes, and tools that drive revenue and accountability.
• Skilled at developing corporate outreach strategies and long-term client partnerships across multiple markets.
• Adept at financial planning, forecasting, and P&L analysis to inform pricing and strategy.
• Experienced collaborator with marketing, culinary, beverage, and operations teams to align offerings and brand storytelling.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to represent the brand in external meetings, trade shows, and client events.

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in hospitality or events, with a focus on private dining, group sales, or large-scale activations.
• Multi-unit or portfolio-level leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).
• Demonstrated success building and leading revenue-generating programs and sales teams.
• Strong analytical acumen with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and adjust strategy accordingly.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM/sales reporting platforms (e.g., Tripleseat, Salesforce, SevenRooms).
• Willingness to travel occasionally across key markets to support teams and major activations.

Compensation: Base Salary of $120,000 + potential commission on event sales.

Mina group is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas and experiences and will consider candidates with criminal histories in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws. Mina Group offers reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.