Restaurant Sales Manager

Tommy Bahama • The Woodlands, TX

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About The Position

LIVE THE ISLAND LIFE Tommy Bahama is more than just an island inspired brand, it’s a lifestyle! Live the Island Life as an ambassador of our brand, all while providing 5-star food and service! We look for those who are passionate about growth as we offer a variety of rewarding positions from culinary, front of house and management teams. You will play an integral role in restaurant’s leadership, inspiring your team to work together to achieve our goals and create an environment of aloha fun. Come join us, share knowledge on each season’s scratch cuisine, hand crafted cocktails, and provide guest with world c75ass dining - taking them some place great! BE THE ISLAND GUIDE Create a relaxed destination – Promote Tommy Bahama as a special events destination in partnership with the Executive Chef Set the course – Provide timely direction and supervision of event logistics to restaurant team members responsible for group/event execution, developing and maintaining timely group/event communication with respective partners Build the perfect oasis – Negotiate and manage group/event Guest relationships through accurate drafting of proposals and contracts, responding to inquiries, as well as facilitating arrangements as they relate to the group/event Support your crew – Partner with Retail general manager to identify cross-promotional retail opportunities for group/event dining guests Proactive in Paradise – Seek out Marketing opportunities within the community and partner with Retail to leverage the Retail/Restaurant relationship during marketing and sales events

Requirements

• You have 4+ years of high volume restaurant/ sales experience
• You have 4+ years of hospitality related experience
• You have a current food handler’s card and other certification as required by federal/state/local law
• You have strong knowledge of food and beverage menu - including ingredients, preparation methods, and presentation
• You have strong verbal and written communications skills and is able to communicate operational information - proven track record of increasing experience and responsibility
• You are comfortable using a computer, navigating Windows and Microsoft Office, Point of Sale System and Outlook Email
• You have a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to perform other duties as required that are necessary to support the business

Responsibilities

• Promote Tommy Bahama as a special events destination in partnership with the Executive Chef
• Provide timely direction and supervision of event logistics to restaurant team members responsible for group/event execution, developing and maintaining timely group/event communication with respective partners
• Negotiate and manage group/event Guest relationships through accurate drafting of proposals and contracts, responding to inquiries, as well as facilitating arrangements as they relate to the group/event
• Partner with Retail general manager to identify cross-promotional retail opportunities for group/event dining guests
• Seek out Marketing opportunities within the community and partner with Retail to leverage the Retail/Restaurant relationship during marketing and sales events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees