Private Dining Sales Manager

Company: Schwartz Brothers Restaurants
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe following position responsibilities are essential functions of the position. Successful job applicants will be able to perform these essential functions with or without requested accommodation.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a strong professional relationship with clients as well as management teams.
• Respond to calls and other sales leads within a 24-hour period.
• Track all calls on call log.
• Advise and make sales recommendation to clients. Creatively suggest all sales opportunities offered by Schwartz Brothers Restaurants (SBR) to accommodate the client.
• Arrange for any requested outside amenities, i.e. rentals, floral, AV, etc.
• Act as a liaison between clients, restaurant management teams and PDR operations.
• Negotiates and prepares event contracts and event orders with clients ensuring accuracy using TripleSeat Event Management System.
• Attend weekly Showtime. Communicate upcoming events and details with restaurant management teams.
• Contracts are finalized and posted within 7 business days prior to event. Guest count confirmed within 3 business days of the event. Same day events must have GM / Chef approval.
• Collects deposit on scheduled events.
• Maintains accurate forecast and performance records, sales records, customer records and event files.
• Maintains accurate service charge disclosures and ensures accuracy and inclusion on all contracts, menus, and itemized receipts.
• Time management includes warm and cold calls to potential clients.
• Assist in developing a sales plan to market Private Dining Rooms including specific tasks with timelines. Identify and acquire new accounts.
• Learn and exhibit full knowledge of all Schwartz Brothers Restaurants businesses, service standards and mission statement.
• Miscellaneous PDR tasks and projects assigned by SBR Management.
• Performs other duties, although not detailed, as requested.
• Upholds mission and philosophy of company..
  
  Requirements:
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTSKnowledge, Skills, and Aptitudes:
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills and working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, PowerPoint required.
  • Experience using TripleSeat Event Management System preferred.
  • Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities.
  • Reliable transportation required to travel between restaurants. Ability to travel up to 90% is required.
  • Must be able to frequently communicate with other team members.
  • Professional appearance and demeanor required. Education and Experience:
    • Minimum two (2) years of experience in private dining, banquet, and/or catering sales; restaurant industry preferred.
    • Bachelors degree in related field, i.e. marketing or business preferred.Physical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
      • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
      • Must be able to access and navigate the restaurant facilities.
      • Required the ability to bend, twist, reach, stand and walk for extended periods of time to perform normal job functions.
      • Requires the ability to lift and transport up to 40 pounds on occasion and up to 15 pounds regularly.
      • Flexible work schedule-must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.PI176975455

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