Own the Group Business at a Palm Springs Landmark — Reborn This Fall.
Kaiser Grille has anchored the corner of Palm Canyon Drive for decades. This fall it completes its evolution into Kaiser Grille Chophouse — prime steaks and chops, mountain-view patios, capacity to 450 seated / 600 reception — plus Block & Barrel, a new, more casual experience in the bar and front dining rooms built for happy hours, welcome parties, and semi-private gatherings. We are hiring one Coachella Valley professional to own every dollar of its group, catering, and event business — and to launch that business alongside a brand-new concept debut.
Why this role is different
- A concept launch is a salesperson’s dream: fresh story, fresh spaces, and in an established market — festivals, conventions, Modernism Week, the Film Festival, tennis, Coachella, medical groups, and a relentless holiday season — that runs on events.
- One clean, uncapped commission on every contracted group dollar — no source splits, no fine print: 2% to start, stepping up a full point as your annual revenues cross $250K, $500K, $750K, $1M, and $1.25M, to 7% at the top. The bigger you build it, the richer every next dollar gets.
- Real money, honestly stated: a guaranteed $1,250 draw every payroll plus commissions — $55K–$70K in total earnings at the year-one plan goal, $80K–$100K+ as your book matures past $1M. No cap, ever.
- Work directly with ownership. No layers, no committees — bring a deal, get a decision.
What you’ll own
- A year-one market sales goal of $775,000 in contracted group business — and every lead, tour, proposal, contract, BEO, and event behind it, from full-property buyouts to Block & Barrel semi-private functions.
- A referral machine: hotel concierges, catering and group sales managers, DMCs, wedding planners, tour and STR operators — fed by monthly partner receptions you host, plus signature pursuits like the master-caterer relationship with O’Donnell Golf Club.
- The social voice (Instagram/Facebook), the group sales kit, and the community map: corporate and medical groups, weddings, graduations and school partnerships, sports leagues (pickleball included), nonprofits, and life celebrations.
What you bring
- 5+ years leading catering / group / event sales at restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, or premier venues — with a revenue number you owned and grew, and real Coachella Valley relationships.
- A closer’s pipeline discipline, full-cycle event chops (menus, BEOs, floor, settlement), and polish with executives, planners, and families alike.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
