About this role
Job Description
The Private Dining (Events and Sales) Manager focuses on private dining reservations, storewide buyouts and partner events at an Eataly location. Reports to the General Manager of Restaurants.
Generates events sales by scouting new business and maintaining relationships with existing clientsServes as the point of contact for clients to plan events, develop contracts, detail events, and help the restaurant and store teams to execute eventsWorks with all event vendors including: florists, rental company, securityPartners with the Eataly operations team (Culinary, Front of House, Retail and Quick Service) on event preparationMeets with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event detailsProcesses all catering requests in collaboration with the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) teamManages all catering events from start to finish; books, plans and executes functionsHelps develop and maintain private event menu offerings Creates proposals, contracts and event orders, as well as packages tailored to each client’s requestsRecaps events and provides operation, sales and production suggestions to the teamMaintains fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and laborManages day-to-day catering requests and works closely with the QSR team to ensure proper execution of catering ordersMaintains industry knowledge including principles and practices within cateringPerforms other duties as required or assigned
5+ years of experience in events sales2+ years of experience in event planning and/or production2+ years of experience restaurant private eventsExperience with Tripleseat (Event Management Software) and Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to work in a fast-paced, operational environmentAvailability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekendsAvailability to occasionally attend workshops, tradeshows and conventionsMust be able to work on-site at Eataly HoustonThe yearly compensation for this role is $65,000 - $70,000 + commission.
Benefits and Perks
Medical, Dental, Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental Leave401K with match or RRSPBonus programFree family meal dailyDiscounts at EatalyClasses on products and Italian cuisineReferral bonus programand more!Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.