Experiential Revenue & Private Dining Manager

Makeready; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / PTO exchange

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k match

Job summary

Bar Sprezzatura, part of Makeready, seeks a Restaurant Revenue & Experiences Manager to maximize topline revenue via private dining, group sales, and on-site activations. You will forecast group sales, optimize reservations, and lead cross-functional initiatives with marketing and operations to elevate visibility and profitability.

The role emphasizes building relationships with tastemakers and high-value guests, turning bookings into memorable events with confidence and grace in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hospitality experience, preferably fine dining or luxury hotels.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel a plus; familiarity with POS, CRM, and event management systems.

Responsibilities

• Maximize restaurant topline revenue through private dining, group sales and on-site activations.
• Forecast and track group sales performance and partnerships; drive visibility and profitability.
• Collaborate across sales, guest experience, marketing and operations to optimize seating and activations.
• Lead with confidence, creativity, and grace to turn bookings into memorable events.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Relationship-building

Sales and upselling

Event activation planning

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

POS systems

CRM software

Event management software

Job description

Bar Sprezzatura, part of Makeready, seeks a Restaurant Revenue & Experiences Manager to maximize topline revenue via private dining, group sales, and on-site activations. You will forecast group sales, optimize reservations, and lead cross-functional initiatives with marketing and operations to elevate visibility and profitability.

The role emphasizes building relationships with tastemakers and high-value guests, turning bookings into memorable events with confidence and grace in a fast-paced