Portland, Oregon
Sales & Events Manager Job Opening in Portland, Oregon - Morton?s The Steakhouse in Portland
has an excellent opportunity now available for a:
SALES & EVENTS MANAGER
with upscale, fine dining management experience!
If you believe that a restaurant can deliver the highest quality products and service possible, while still maintaining profitability, then you may be the right fit for our organization! If you desire to work within a structured environment, and thrive on the energy that comes along with a high-volume operation's service, then this may be the right opportunity for you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Responsible for all catered functions from organization to execution, including delegation of responsibilities.
* Work closely with sales managers and coordinators to generate new business and maintain contact with present accounts.
* Ensures excellence in guest satisfaction through effective training of staff, commitment to a "Do Whatever It Takes" attitude and a hands-on, lead by example management style.
* Identify qualifying business potential, closing business, overcoming objections, negotiating, up-selling and understanding the client's needs through selling.
* Manage business on the books successfully and work pipeline of Inquiries, Prospects, Tentative and Definite bookings.
* Work local Key Influencers including Hotels, Convention & Visitor Bureaus, Chambers, Retail Outlets, Office Buildings and Condo/Apartment buildings.
* Conduct client visits that are targeted and meaningful to build private dining sales.
Requirements:
* At least 3 years previous sales experience in a restaurant and hotel operation.
* Ability to write business correspondences and set up contracts and function sheets.
* Ability to professionally present promotional materials to prospective customers, and to effectively communicate and coordinate with catering, kitchen staff, and outside vendors.
* Ability to calculate figures and amounts for customer catering contracts.
* Ability to communicate with guests and employees using a positive and clear speaking voice, listen to and understand request, respond with appropriate actions and provide accurate information.
* Stable and progressive work history; Strong work ethic.
Benefits:
* Extensive and well-rounded training program
* Continued career development and growth opportunities
* Discount Dining and Retail Program
* Management Referral Bonus Program
* Medical, dental and vision, Health Savings Account, 401(k), paid vacation and more!
This excellent opportunity is available to qualified candidates interested in joining the Landry's family -- one of America's largest casual dining & entertainment companies. Qualified candidates with related experience, apply via Indeed today!
Landry's is a multinational, diversified restaurant, hospitality, gaming, and entertainment conglomerate based in Houston, Texas. The company operates more than 500 high-end and casual dining establishments around the world, including well-known concepts, such as Landry's Seafood, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Rainforest Cafe, Morton's The Steakhouse, The Oceanaire, McCormick & Schmick's, Mitchell's Fish Market, Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Claim Jumper, and Mastro's Restaurants. The company also operates a group of signature restaurants, including Vic & Anthony's, Grotto, Willie G's, and others. The gaming division includes the renowned Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino concept, with locations in Las Vegas and Laughlin, NV, Atlantic City, NJ, Biloxi, MS, and Lake Charles, LA. The entertainment and hospitality divisions encompass popular destinations, including the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Kemah Boardwalk, Aquarium Restaurants, and other exciting attractions, coupled with deluxe accommodations throughout the Houston and Galveston area, including the Westin Hotel in downtown Houston, the Kemah Boardwalk Inn and Luxurious San Luis Resort, including the Hilton and Holiday Inn located on Galveston Island. We need high caliber, experienced individuals to join our organization. If your skills and talents are a match for our needs, we can open the door to career opportunities.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Portland, OR
Required experience:
Sales in Restaurant and Hotel Operation: 3 years
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