Private Events Sales Manager — San Francisco Hotel

Sonesta Hotels; San Francisco (CA); Presencial; USD 80.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental & Vision

HSA with Company Match

401(k) with Match

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Sonesta International Hotels seeks a Special Events Sales Manager for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco to lead private dining and event sales, coordinating with Sales, Catering and Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing revenue.

In this fast-paced hospitality role you’ll develop new business, manage inquiries, build relationships with corporate clients and planners, and oversee proposals, contracts, and site visits from inquiry to booking.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Food & Beverage Management, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Food & Beverage Operations, Restaurant Management, Hotel Operations, Banquets, or Hospitality Management.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within restaurants, hotels, bars, resorts, or hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, banquet service, catering, inventory management, labor management, and guest service standards.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation standards, HACCP guidelines, and alcohol service compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and inspire hospitality teams.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Ability to analyze operational performance, guest feedback, and financial metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required in hospitality operations.
• A passion for hospitality, food & beverage experiences, guest satisfaction, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Responsabilidades

• Drive private dining and event sales for the hotel, including receptions, dinners, cocktail events, corporate gatherings, celebrations, and full or partial buyouts.
• Respond to inbound private event inquiries and actively prospect for new business within the San Francisco market.
• Develop relationships with corporate clients, executive assistants, event planners, destination management companies, local businesses, and other potential clients.
• Maintain sales activity using Delphi and hotel standards.
• Coordinate site visits and showcase the Redwood Room to prospective clients, communicating the venue’s capabilities.
• Develop proposals and event packages that maximize revenue while aligning with operational capabilities of the Redwood Room.
• Partner with Directors and Sales teams throughout the sales and event-planning process.
• Maintain a sales solicitation program and participate in networking events and client entertainment.
• Track sales activity, conversion, booked revenue, and forecasts.
• Identify opportunities to increase private dining revenue through strategic packages and partnerships.
• Understand SF private dining market, including pricing and opportunities.
• Ensure a smooth transition from sales to operations with clear client communication.

Conocimientos

Sales leadership

Hospitality operations

Communication

Problem-solving

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related

Herramientas

Delphi

Descripción del empleo

Sonesta International Hotels seeks a Special Events Sales Manager for The Clift Royal Sonesta San Francisco to lead private dining and event sales, coordinating with Sales, Catering and Operations to deliver exceptional guest experiences while maximizing revenue.

In this fast-paced hospitality role you’ll develop new business, manage inquiries, build relationships with corporate clients and planners, and oversee proposals, contracts, and site visits from inquiry to booking.