Now Hiring - Food And Beverage Event Sales Manager in New York, NY

Do you love helping people plan events and celebrations? Do you believe the best events happen with great food and drinks? Are you a driven sales manager looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Boqueria® Restaurant
260 W 40th St

New York, NY 10018

Boqueria Restaurants is seeking a talented, creative, and driven Event Sales Manager with an aptitude and love for sales and a proven track record of success to build our private events business! As an Event Sales Manager, you will actively solicit new clients and build guest relationships to generate event sales and own the process of event contracting, planning and execution. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in growing sales and demonstrate the ability to obtain new business, meet and exceed sales goals, and ensure repeat event business.

What we're looking for:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented in planning all aspects of catered events
• Experience with CRM software and applications necessary to prepare planning documents, budgets and reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Knowledge of food and beverage safety and permit laws as they apply to offsite catering
• Intuitive understanding of restaurant service
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan ahead
• At least four years of special event sales experience growing sales
• Experience in Business to Business (B2B) selling
• Ability to work independently while staying committed to the brand
• Experience marketing a consumer product or service within an industry that demands speed, flexibility, and fast turnarounds

What we offer our team:

• Work with great people who love hospitality
• Competitive pay based on experience paid weekly
• Flexible scheduling
• Full- and part-time availability
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and supplemental options
• Paid time off and Discounted Meals
• A strong company culture with high standards
• Be part of growing an upscale restaurant group

Who is Boqueria®?

Boqueria® is one of the leading Spanish tapas restaurant groups on the East Coast, with 8 locations spread throughout NYC, DC, and Chicago, and Nashville, and a 9th to open in Boston this summer. Boqueria is a lively tapas bar, inspired by the buzzy atmosphere and great food of the Barcelona "Kioskos" surrounding the renowned food market "El Mercado de la Boqueria."

At Boqueria®, the open kitchens turn out tempting versions of classic Spanish tapas and small plates inspired by the season's best products. Designed for easy sharing, Boqueria® has become a go-to destination for friends, family and co-workers to connect over the sharing spirit of tapas and Spanish food.

How we're committed to your safety:

Your health and wellbeing are always our top priority. Where allowed, we require all team members to be vaccinated. Boqueria® has partnered with Zedic® to guide our managers and team in managing COVID-19 risks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not base our employment decisions on an applicant's race, sex, sexual orientation, age, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, handicap, veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by local, state, or federal law.