Event and Sales Manager
South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, CA, United States
For over 25 years,
the Water Grill
has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.
Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table for Event/Sales Manager:
Competitive Salary: $70,300-$85,000
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
401k with a Match
Education Reimbursement
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account
The Event and Sales Manager will manage and operate a world-class private event facility that will generate and grow revenue by successfully executing events in any area of Water Grill South Coast Plaza as well as at off‑site events. They will lead the Private Event team with the ultimate goal to meet or exceed the sales target for the department that is set by the GM. They will also support the Sales Manager in booking events through initial guest conversation, room tours, package review, and creation of private event contracts.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Execute all Private Dining experiences, ensuring complete Guest satisfaction
Build long term event program through executing event experience
Support the Sales Manager in booking events
Report to the GM weekly on the status of sales, operations and crewmembers in your department
Schedule, supervise and develop the Private Dining Coordinators
Interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching/counseling of Crewmembers, as needed
Greet the host at all events; insuring they are the point of contact during the Event
Plan and prepare for all event needs
Update the management staff of all upcoming events at MTM's and using OML
Print up menus for event
Print up contracts, all final details are confirmed
Manage all deposits and refunds
Coordination of any table decorations
Participate in a weekly meeting with the Sales Manager, Executive Chef and GM that validates preparedness for upcoming events and reviews operations of the prior weeks events.
HOURS: The Events/ Sales Manager needs to be available during our guest events. The Events/Sales Manager is expected to work a 48-50 hour workweek and assist the restaurant with any reasonable needs outside of their banquet responsibilities.
Requirements
2+ year Event Management/coordination or equivalent Restaurant Management Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior organization and follow-up/through skills
Detail-oriented
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the Water Grill
has sated the palates of seafood lovers in Southern California. Hailed as "the best seafood in Southern California" by the internationally recognized Zagat Guide, Water Grill consistently offers dazzling fish preparations of superior quality and freshness.
Here’s What We’ll Bring To The Table for Event/Sales Manager:
Competitive Salary: $70,300-$85,000
Paid Vacation and Sick Days
Dining Discount for you and up to 5 guests
401k with a Match
Education Reimbursement
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, and Pet Healthcare Savings Account
The Event and Sales Manager will manage and operate a world-class private event facility that will generate and grow revenue by successfully executing events in any area of Water Grill South Coast Plaza as well as at off‑site events. They will lead the Private Event team with the ultimate goal to meet or exceed the sales target for the department that is set by the GM. They will also support the Sales Manager in booking events through initial guest conversation, room tours, package review, and creation of private event contracts.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Execute all Private Dining experiences, ensuring complete Guest satisfaction
Build long term event program through executing event experience
Support the Sales Manager in booking events
Report to the GM weekly on the status of sales, operations and crewmembers in your department
Schedule, supervise and develop the Private Dining Coordinators
Interviewing, hiring, training, and coaching/counseling of Crewmembers, as needed
Greet the host at all events; insuring they are the point of contact during the Event
Plan and prepare for all event needs
Update the management staff of all upcoming events at MTM's and using OML
Print up menus for event
Print up contracts, all final details are confirmed
Manage all deposits and refunds
Coordination of any table decorations
Participate in a weekly meeting with the Sales Manager, Executive Chef and GM that validates preparedness for upcoming events and reviews operations of the prior weeks events.
HOURS: The Events/ Sales Manager needs to be available during our guest events. The Events/Sales Manager is expected to work a 48-50 hour workweek and assist the restaurant with any reasonable needs outside of their banquet responsibilities.
Requirements
2+ year Event Management/coordination or equivalent Restaurant Management Experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Superior organization and follow-up/through skills
Detail-oriented
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