Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Quince is seeking an Event Sales Manager. This role is responsible for booking, planning, and coordinating all logistics leading up to the time the event begins and greeting clients upon their arrival.
The ideal candidate has experience working in Michelin restaurants or a similar hospitality environment, with a strong client database and connection to the SF market. Attention to detail is vital, as well as the drive to meet and surpass sales goals. A strong culinary background or knowledge is preferred.

• Meet and exceed monthly and yearly sales goals.
• Negotiate and close contracts.
• Prepare detailed event reports, including sales data worksheets, cost projections, and other financial metrics.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Possess high energy and a desire to be creative.
• Outstanding service and sales skills.
• Excellent guest relationship management and communications skills.
• Account management, market research, event planning and coordination.
• Seek and develop relationships with local industries (i.e., corporations, hotels, non-profits, local businesses, wedding planners, etc.)
• Prepare proposals and contracts, maintain well-organized event records.
• Establish, develop, and maintain positive business relationships with industry influencers.
• Works closely with the Chef de Cuisine and General Manager on operations and event execution.
• Off-site and onsite networking with clients to develop and maintain strong business relationships.
• Proactive sales experience and strong social skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office, Tripleseat budget tracking, competitive analysis, forecasting, and brand positioning.
• At least 2 years of experience in event sales required.
• 3-4 years of restaurant experience preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Sales experience required.

2- 3 years of restaurant experience preferred

Food Handler’s certification

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

This role is onsite.

Ability to traverse all parts of the restaurant quickly and safely.

Must be able to comply with all health and safety standards.

WHO WE ARE:

Situated in San Francisco’s historic Jackson Square, Lindsay and Chef Michael Tusk own and operate Quince & Co Hospitality; a collection of unique restaurant concepts ranging from a Three Starred Michelin flagship to more casual, volume-based concepts, all unified in a commitment to exemplary hospitality, creativity, and a desire to innovate and continually reinvent. Quince & Co is a value-driven company committed to creating rewarding experiences for all team members with growth opportunities for advancement.  

WHO YOU ARE : 

A motivated, organized, charismatic individual. You are enthusiastic about food and beverage, people, and hospitality. A quick thinker who possesses the ability to simultaneously be creative and organized. Inherently hospitable, infinitely curious and KIND. You strike up a conversation with anyone, perform well under pressure and have an insatiable desire to learn. You want the opportunity to make your mark and contribute!

Our properties and people are dedicated to setting new restaurant standards in hospitality, cuisine, and employment experience. Our goal is to collaborate with talented restaurant professionals and offer opportunities to learn and grow within the profession. We are a Values-Driven operation that is committed to creating rewarding experiences for our employees with growth opportunities for advancement.  

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