Now Hiring - Restaurant Event Sales Manager in Coral Gables, FL

What we can offer you:

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Monthly $100 credit to use in any of our restaurants (Bulla Gastrobar, Pisco y Nazca, and Beehive Kitchen), plus employee discounts.
• Health benefits, generous paid time off policy, 401k with a 4% company match.
• Be part of a growing company. We are opening two more restaurants this year.

This position in a nutshell:

As the Operations Sales Manager your will be able to enjoy a dual role as Events Sales Manager and Operations Manager. You will focus most of your time on selling, organizing, and executing private events at Pisco y Nazca in Coral Gables, FL. You will also support the day-to day operations of the restaurant. You will be an integral part of the leadership team.

Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is Hiring an Operations/Restaurant Sales Manager!

“Pisco y Nazca.” a popular saying in Peru, translates into having fun in a social environment encompassing exceptional cocktails. The vision behind Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar, is one of a lively place serving bold-flavored dishes, unique cocktails and a vast selection of national and international beers inspired by top restaurants in Peru.

Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar is seeking a Operations/Restaurant Sales Manager on a full-time basis to increase sales and develop strategies that increase the revenue of the group. In addition, this individual will be committed to oversee and coordinate the planning, organizing, and training necessary to reach our set goals. This is a challenging leadership position where you will contribute your expertise to help achieve the restaurant’s objectives in sales, costs, employee retention, guest service and satisfaction, food quality, cleanliness, and sanitation as well as generate sales leads, qualify prospects, and manage the sales pipeline.

We need leaders who enjoy coaching and teaching their staff to produce exceptional dining experiences and strong financial results. We deliver high standards of service, quality and pride in all that we do. If you share our passion for hospitality, we encourage you to apply!

Primary Responsibilities for the Operational Restaurant Sales Manager:

• Will drive private dining/catering sales for the restaurant by utilizing cold calling and business lists
• Identify new sales opportunities by effectively analyzing metrics, program results, and monitoring competitive activity
• Identify, partner, and participate with local and national organizations that support private dining/catering sales while building relationships and drive lead generation
• Build Sales Pipeline to effectively target competition as well as relationships with customers.
• Contact previous customers to understand how their private dining/catering needs have changed and build relationship to grow sales in the future.
• Appropriately follow-up with customers to ensure the restaurant is meeting and exceeding their expectations.
• Partner with restaurant operations to develop innovative sales strategies and tactics that build private dinning/catering sales as well as grow the brand in the community.
• Will coach and support the Regional and General Manager in developing outsides sales capabilities of restaurants, call backs and appropriate follow-up for orders.
• Ensure that all guests feel always welcome and are given responsive, friendly, and courteous service
• Ensure that all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to our standards
• Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with restaurant policies and procedures
• Fill in where needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations
• Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports, and schedules in an organized and timely manner
• Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition, and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures
• Be a leader to our employees: continually develop and train team members, create team schedules, make employee selection and termination decisions, and ensure that all restaurant policies are followed and completed on a timely basis
• Fully understand and comply with all federal, state, county, and municipal regulations that pertain to health, safety, and labor requirements of the restaurant, employees, and guests
• Develop, plan, and carry out restaurant marketing, advertising, and promotional activities and campaigns

Requirements for the Operational Restaurant Sales Manager:

• Must have open shift availability without restrictions
• 2 years previous restaurant management experience is preferred.
• Previous restaurant private dinning or catering sales experience is preferred.
• Must have 3-5 years of experience in private dinning or catering sales for restaurants
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Working knowledge of restaurant operations
• College degree preferred
• Experience in cold calling
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Solid coaching ability to support restaurant initiatives
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak and write English fluently
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred

Benefits offered to the Operational Restaurant Sales Manager:

• Paid vacation, sick and personal days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability, and Disability insurance
• Discount on food items when you dine at any of our concepts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This position works as a sales manager and also supports the daily operation as needed, would you feel comfortable in this dual role?

Experience:

• Restaurant management: 2 years (Preferred)
• event sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person