Sales Manager – Restaurant & Bar

CV Locator; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant establishment in Leeds is seeking a motivated Sales Manager. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 plus KPI bonuses. The successful candidate will be responsible for building business relationships, driving revenue, and enhancing customer experiences. Ideal for proactive sales professionals with strong networking skills in the Leeds area. The position includes enhanced holiday allowance and exclusive benefits such as free meals and gym access.

Benefits

Enhanced holiday allowance – 33 days

Free staff meals on duty

Free use of the Hotel gym off duty

Global Hotel and Restaurant discounts

Qualifications

• Proactive sales professional with experience in the restaurant industry.
• Well-networked in Leeds with corporate contacts.
• Willingness to work flexibly for private events.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with local businesses and key stakeholders.
• Drive revenue growth through food, beverage, and events.
• Support private dining and event operations.
• Monitor sales performance and analyze trends.

Skills

Sales experience

Networking skills

Flexibility

Leadership

Job description

Key Details

• Ref : 601902
• Closing Date : 31 Dec 25
• Location : West Yorkshire

A fantastic Sales Manager job in Leeds, paying a salary of £40,000 plus KPI bonuses, has become available at Banksia Bar & Restaurant, Hotel Indigo Leeds which opened this year.

Although within the same building at Hotel Indigo, Banksia Bar & Restaurant is designed to operate as a self‑sufficient high‑street Restaurant & Bar which doesn’t exclusively rely on the custom of the Hotel guests. As Sales Manager, you will ignite the passion and share the atmosphere of our brand, generating drinkers and diners from early‑morning coffees and light bites to late‑night cocktails. Representing the Banksia across Leeds’ business and social landscape. Building strong, meaningful relationships, uncovering new revenue opportunities, and elevating Banksia’s presence as one of the city’s must‑visit destinations.

Restaurant Sales Manager job in Leeds, Highlights

• Salary of £40,000 – with KPI bonuses on top.
• Full time, permanent position.
• 45 hours per week.
• Enhanced holiday allowance – 33 days.
• Free staff meals on duty.
• Free use of the Hotel gym off duty.
• Global Hotel and Restaurant discounts across the IHG Resorts portfolio.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and career progression.

Restaurant Sales Manager job in Leeds, Role Overview

• Relationship Building & Business Development. Build and nurture partnerships with local businesses, agencies, event planners, and key community stakeholders. Represent Banksia and Hotel Indigo Leeds at networking events, business groups, launches, and trade shows. Proactively seek new business opportunities in corporate, leisure, and private events.
• Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth. Drive revenue across food, beverage, private dining, and event sales. Achieve total sales targets and growth objectives set by the business. Create bespoke packages, experiences, and promotions that elevate guest engagement. Work closely with marketing to design and execute impactful campaigns that drive traffic and sales.
• Customer Experience & Event Coordination. Support private dining and event operations on site when required. Maintain strong relationship pipelines and deliver an outstanding first impression for every guest.
• Performance Analysis & KPIs. Monitor daily sales performance and identify trends to inform proactive actions. Analyse and drive : Spend per head. Table turnover rate. Total revenue and revenue growth against budget. Guest traffic and volume trends. Customer loyalty retention. Tripadvisor and Google review performance and growth. Lead conversion rates. Event revenue conversion. Campaign ROI, presenting insights for future activity.

Restaurant Sales Manager job in Leeds, Candidate Profile

• A proactive, confident sales professional with Restaurant sales experience.
• Someone passionate about Leeds who is well networked within the area, with a corporate contact base.
• Able and willing to work flexibly (on occasions you will host private dining events etc).
• Other leadership and capability attributes you would associate with any successful sales professional.