Sales & Events Manager (Fine Dining)

Truluck's Careers•Houston, TX

76d•$45,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Truluck's is seeking a Sales & Events Manager to join their new Houston Town & Country leadership team. This role collaborates closely with the General Manager to ensure a successful private dining program. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience as a Sales & Events Manager or Event Coordinator in the restaurant industry, with at least two years in fine dining sales. This is an opportunity to join an award-winning organization known for its commitment to Culinary Excellence, Sustainable Seafood, Southern Hospitality, Company Culture, and Philanthropy. Truluck's emphasizes a positive and collaborative work environment, putting people first and treating each other with respect and dignity.

Requirements

Minimum of five years’ experience as a Sales & Events Manager or Event Coordinator in the restaurant industry.
Minimum of two years’ experience in fine dining sales.
Must possess detailed knowledge of private dining sales.
Ability to type, use computers and learn software.
Available to work 40-50 hours per week.
Must be able to stand for six (6) hours.
Must be able to lift at least forty (40) pounds.
Ability to office remotely part-time and work at the restaurant for a minimum of 20 hours per week for in-person customer meetings, leadership meetings, and scheduled events.
Sales experience with a proven record of sales performance.
Catering/private events sales experience.
Previous experience in high-end hospitality.
Proven ability in leadership, communication, and negotiating skills.
High energy and outgoing personality.
Organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Strong technical literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite, Event Management Software, Aloha POS, OpenTable.
Team player able to foster relationships with Members, Employees, and other community leaders.

Nice To Haves

A college degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for selling all aspects of private events held within the restaurant including social, corporate, weddings, pharma meetings, and other market segments.
Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive revenue by prospecting and fostering relationships with individuals and corporations.
Actively participate in Truluck’s Local Store Marketing (LSM) program.
Meet with potential guests to orchestrate menu planning and all other supplemental needs for their private event (décor, flowers, music, AV equipment, etc.).
Responsible for ensuring that all Private Dining Events are committed to obtaining a signed contract.
Communicate appropriately through Chef and Leadership – utilizing the Banquet Event Order (BEO).
Ensure all booked Private Dining Events are held with a credit card as specified in the contract event policies.
Assumes 100% responsibility that the payment for all private parties has been accounted for and communicated to Leadership.
Actively involved with networking associations that are a part of the restaurant industry, for example, the local CVB, Chamber, Meeting Planners Associations – MPI, NACE, ILEA.
Attend the weekly unit leadership meeting.
Attending the monthly SEM conference call.