Sales and Events Manager

High school diploma or GED.

• Prior experience in sales and hospitality preferred
• Basic knowledge of beer, and wine and alcohol

• →Required training to be a MOD and fill in when needed. During non-peak periods this individual should expect to be scheduled as the MOD. As sales goals are met or exceeded this expectation will be decreased or minimal

• Excellent relationship-building and negotiating skills, exceptional follow-through, strong organizational skills and strong time-management skills are required.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; soliciting new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, networking, and written communication; preparing correspondence to customers, internal booking reports and file maintenance.
• Possess detailed knowledge of our menus, services and philosophies.

• Meet with client to design and create one of a kind events utilizing our Event Rooms and/or catering services.
• Develop floor plans, rentals, menus & beverage packages with client
• Make all arrangements for rental equipment pertaining to event (billing & payment, delivery on time and pick-up schedules).
• Work with restaurant GM on event staffing needs and hiring needs.
• Weekly BEO meeting with GM & KM to discuss in detail weekly events.

• Communicate in writing with Catering Team all final menus.
• Communicate in writing with Catering Team any and all beverage needs. (Number of attendees, choice of beverages, client budget, Invoice, Event set-up, etc.)
• All BEO’s (Banquet Event Order) are to be circulated to all departments at least one week prior to event. (Barring the event isn’t a “pop-up”)
• Be available for a pre- event meetings prior to all events. (in person or via the phone)Have a basic working knowledge of caterease, excel, word and micros

• Weddings & Events: Though not necessary to stay for entire event, one should ensure the client’s expectations are exceeded before leaving for the day.
• Room set up, should be delegated to staff prior to departing from shift; banquet rooms should be show ready at all times.
• Other Events: It will be required to have a flexible schedule (mornings, mids and nights) and work with current management team to ensure that there is management presence (either this individual, a member of the current mgmt. team or the event lead) at all events
• Adhere to The Common Man Family’s standards of service and policies.

• Must be 21 or older.
• Must maintain a team certification
• Must maintain a serve safe certification

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.