Food and Beverage Sales Manager - Bossier, LA
Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana, Bossier City, Louisiana, United States, 71111
Overview
Why We Need Your Talents
A Food and Beverage Sales Manager serving Live! Casino and Hotel is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. The Food and Beverage Sales Manager will develop a sales plan that maximizes revenue by driving the sales of Food and Beverage in bar and restaurant venues within the Live! Casino & Hotel complex. You will work with the Sales and Food and Beverage Departments to maximize revenue opportunities through the sales of Live! Complex for food, beverage and service.
Where You'll Make an Impact
Interact with internal team members, clients, owners and suppliers to promote Food and Beverage for Live! complex bars and restaurants
Communicate with target customers and manage guest relationships
Build and execute the selling strategy of the Live! complex to meet revenue expectations
Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the Live! complex stays competitive in the local market
Build and maintain and utilize Food and Beverage guests database
Promote Live! complex bars and restaurants through outreach and Social Media with Culinary and F & B Teams
Create and implement effective marketing strategies and tactical plans of Food and Beverage activities
Book, manage and plan happy hours throughout complex
Manage and assist with Open Table reservation requests
Skills to Help You Succeed
Must be savvy in marketing and promotional strategies
Possess an outgoing personality, ability to approach all individuals and strike up conversations
Highly organized, reliable and have the ability to keep collected information secured
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company
Excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical skills, including basic math, are utilized frequently
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, and organizational skills are used often
Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.
May require a valid Driver’s License
Must be able to move about assigned venue safely, with ease, and record guest information
Required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours
Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred
Strong analytical skills to understand and respond to key business indicators and competitive trends
Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to engage in conversations with prospective guests
Excellent prospecting capabilities
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Experience in restaurant or food/beverage outlets required. Additional experience in hospitality or complex food/beverage outlets preferred
May be required to work weekend and evening hours, along with daytime office hours
Will require frequent travel to local organizations for business development
Must Haves
High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in sales and/or marketing, hospitality industry a plus
Must have experience in high-end banquet or catering management
Physical Requirements
Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility safely and efficiently
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds
Handling objects, such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone
Bending, stooping, and kneeling
Working Conditions
24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees
Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises
You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed
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Where You'll Make an Impact
Interact with internal team members, clients, owners and suppliers to promote Food and Beverage for Live! complex bars and restaurants
Communicate with target customers and manage guest relationships
Build and execute the selling strategy of the Live! complex to meet revenue expectations
Understand the competitive marketplace and implement approaches to ensure the Live! complex stays competitive in the local market
Build and maintain and utilize Food and Beverage guests database
Promote Live! complex bars and restaurants through outreach and Social Media with Culinary and F & B Teams
Create and implement effective marketing strategies and tactical plans of Food and Beverage activities
Book, manage and plan happy hours throughout complex
Manage and assist with Open Table reservation requests
Skills to Help You Succeed
Must be savvy in marketing and promotional strategies
Possess an outgoing personality, ability to approach all individuals and strike up conversations
Highly organized, reliable and have the ability to keep collected information secured
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the venue, the brand and the Company
Excellent computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions
Mathematical skills, including basic math, are utilized frequently
Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, and organizational skills are used often
Ability to travel to attend workshops, tradeshows, conventions, etc.
May require a valid Driver’s License
Must be able to move about assigned venue safely, with ease, and record guest information
Required to work weekends and late nights, along with daytime office hours
Must speak fluent English, other languages preferred
Strong analytical skills to understand and respond to key business indicators and competitive trends
Possess an outgoing personality with the ability to engage in conversations with prospective guests
Excellent prospecting capabilities
Excellent organizational and planning skills
Experience in restaurant or food/beverage outlets required. Additional experience in hospitality or complex food/beverage outlets preferred
May be required to work weekend and evening hours, along with daytime office hours
Will require frequent travel to local organizations for business development
Must Haves
High School diploma or equivalent; some college preferred
Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in sales and/or marketing, hospitality industry a plus
Must have experience in high-end banquet or catering management
Physical Requirements
Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility safely and efficiently
Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 30 pounds
Handling objects, such as promotional items, computer keyboard and phone
Bending, stooping, and kneeling
Working Conditions
24/7 high energy casino with over 300,000 sq. ft of gaming and entertainment space and approximately 3000 employees
Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises
You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed
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