Reservations Sales Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent restaurant is seeking a Head of Reservations, Sales and Events to join their prestigious team in London. The role involves team management, developing sales initiatives, and ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should be enthusiastic, detail-oriented leaders with experience in reservation systems. Competitive salary and incentives available.

Benefits

Competitive starting package

Bonuses related incentive

3% to 7% commission on organic sales

Support for hosting events

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with strong communication & organizational skills.
• Experience with reservation systems like Quadranet or OpenTable is essential.
• Result-driven with ability to maximize event/reservation inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and train team of reservation agents for service quality.
• Handle third-party inquiries and develop sales revenue.
• Act as an ambassador for the restaurant/venue.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Motivation

Attention to Detail

Proactive Sales Development

Tools

Quadranet

OpenTable

Collins

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job 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.
• 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.