Head of Reservations Sales and Events

Job Type | Permanent |
Location | London |
Area | London, England |
Sector | Front Of House - Management |
Salary | £50k - 60k per year |
Currency | gbp |
Start Date | ASAP |
Job Ref | JOB-5932 |
Job Views | 29 |
- Description
Job Title: Head of Reservations, Sales and Events
Our client is an iconic independent restaurant and event based venue that offers exquisite food across two very successful venues. The group is well-established in London are planning to expand their portfolio in the coming years. The successful Head of Reservations, Sales and Events can expect to be part of a very stable and successful operation!
Head of Reservations, Sales and Events Benefits:
- Monday to Friday shift patterns.
- A competitive starting package of £50,000 per annum + bonus + commission
- Bonus related incentives payable twice per annum.
- 3% to 7% commission on organic sales – uncapped
- Based in Victoria – easy commute from most areas in London.
- Very stable team and operation.
Head of Reservations, Sales and Events Responsibilities:
- Act as a proud ambassador of the restaurant/venue.
- Support and train your team of reservation agents to ensure the smooth delivery of incoming/outgoing calls.
- Delegating staff Rota's.
- Ensuring the team are motivated and organised.
- Managing all third-party enquiries.
- Management of reports for reservations and events.
- Responsible for the groups Private Dining & Membership Manager.
- Development of sales revenue both pro/reactive.
Head of Reservations, Sales and Events Requirements:
- A hands-on, natural leader with strong communication & organisational skills and the ability to coach and motivate the team.
- Knowledge of Quadranet, OpenTable, Collins and/or other reservation systems is required.
- An enthusiastic team player with a guest focused approach and excellent attention to detail.
- A result-driven individual who can work proactively, dealing with and maximising all events/reservation enquiries.
- Freedom and support to pro-actively develop organic leads.
- Assist with hosting Events when required.