Plateia Private Events & Sales Manager

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Luskin Conference Center is seeking a dynamic Plateia Sales & Events Manager to lead private event sales and oversee end-to-end event execution for Plateia, the flagship Mediterranean-inspired restaurant inside the Luskin Conference Center on UCLA’s campus.

You will identify new business opportunities, present and negotiate custom event pricing, and service a wide array of private dining and special events, including Family Style dining experiences.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in catering or restaurant sales (Required)
• 2+ years experience in hospitality group sales (Required)
• Ability to close sales and negotiate high-dollar-value contracts (Required)
• Knowledge of restaurant business, menu planning, and room setups (Required)
• Analytical skills to contribute to marketing and sales plans (Required)
• Accounting and math skills for cost estimates, proposals, billing (Required)
• Ability to manage many tasks and deadlines in a busy environment (Required)
• Strong interpersonal communication and political acumen (Required)
• Ability to give clear directives and independent judgment (Required)
• Proficiency with MS Office and hospitality sales software (Delphi) (Required)
• Excellent written/verbal communication with diverse populations (Required)
• Strong business English writing for proposals and memos (Required)
• Knowledge of University accounting forms (Preferred)
• Knowledge of Housing & Hospitality policies (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Drive private event sales and manage end-to-end event execution for Plateia, UCLA Luskin Conference Center.
• Identify new business opportunities and present/customize event pricing.
• Serve as the strategic link between clients and operations, aligning sales and marketing efforts.
• Collaborate with internal teams to maximize revenue and deliver outstanding dining experiences.

Skills

Catering sales

Restaurant sales

Negotiation

Event planning

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Communication

Hospitality industry knowledge

Microsoft Office

Delphi (hospitality software)

Tools

Delphi

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The UCLA Luskin Conference Center is seeking a dynamic Plateia Sales & Events Manager to lead private event sales and oversee end-to-end event execution for Plateia, the flagship Mediterranean-inspired restaurant inside the Luskin Conference Center on UCLA’s campus.

You will identify new business opportunities, present and negotiate custom event pricing, and service a wide array of private dining and special events, including Family Style dining experiences.