Now Hiring - The Ameswell Hotel - Restaurant Catering Sales Manager-OEM in Mountain View, CA

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This is an OEM position-Overtime Eligible Manager The Catering Sales Manager for Roger Bar & Restaurant is responsible for actively generating, prospecting, and managing all restaurant-based private and semi-private events for groups of 10 -30 guests. This role is highly proactive and entrepreneurial in nature, with a strong focus on outbound sales efforts, creative initiatives, and targeted campaigns designed to drive individual event bookings. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing and working closely with the Food & Beverage team, this position serves as a key revenue driver for the restaurant by identifying new opportunities, converting local demand, and creating compelling reasons for guests to celebrate at Roger. Key Responsibilities: * Proactively identify, solicit, and secure new catering and private dining opportunities for 10-30 guest events * Develop and maintain a structured prospecting plan targeting corporate admins, HR teams, executive assistants, local businesses, social planners, and community groups * Conduct outbound sales efforts including calls, emails, site visits, networking, and local outreach * Build and maintain a robust pipeline of short-lead and future restaurant event business * Track prospecting activity, conversion, and booking performance in Event Temple * Work closely with the Director of F&B and DOSM to create targeted promotional campaigns to drive individual dining events (team celebrations, holiday parties, corporate dinners etc.) * Collaborate with F&B to design menu-driven or experience-based offers that increase booking appeal and check average * Monitor campaign results and adjust strategies to maximize conversion and revenue * Manage all inquiries and bookings for Roger Bar & Restaurant events for 10-30 guests * Prepare customized proposals, contracts, and event details aligned with restaurant and hotel standards * Upsell food & beverage enhancements, specialty menus, and experiential add-ons * Achieve and exceed assigned monthly and annual catering revenue goals * Serve as the primary point of contact from inquiry through event execution * Ensure seamless handoff and communication with the F&B and operations teams * Work closely with the Sales Team to ensure the seamless information transfer and space management * Work closely with the Executive Chef, Restaurant Leadership, and F&B team to align on menus, pricing, service flow, and capacity * Participate in regular Sales & F&B strategy meetings * Accurately manage all leads, contracts, and event details in the hotel's CRM and event systems * Maintain booking pace, forecasted revenue, and pipeline reports * Provide regular performance updates to the DOSM * Ensure compliance with payment terms, contracts, and hotel policies Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise: * 2+ years of experience in hospitality sales, catering sales, or restaurant sales * Demonstrated success in prospecting and outbound sales * Strong understanding of food & beverage operations and private dining events * Excellent communication, organization, and negotiation skills * Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and F&B teams * Proficiency with CRM and sales tracking systems Pay: $75,000.00 - $79,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Cell phone reimbursement * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Health insurance * Mileage reimbursement * Paid time off * Referral program * Travel reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience: * Hospitality: 2 years (Required) Ability to Commute: * Mountain View, CA 94043 (Required) Work Location: In person