Restaurant Sales Manager - VIP Events & Private Dining

Makeready Llc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

PTO / PTO exchange

Maternity/Paternity leave

Pet insurance

401k matching

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Makeready LLC is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager for Bar Sprezzatura at Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR. This role focuses on converting high-value guest opportunities through private dining, group sales, activations, and brand partnerships to maximize revenue and reservations.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong relationships, and balances revenue goals with exceptional guest experiences. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hospitality experience, preferably in fine dining or luxury hotels.
• Demonstrated success in event sales, private dining, or VIP guest relations.
• Skilled at managing large-party pipelines and optimizing reservations.
• Strong marketing instincts and experience with activations.
• Ability to interpret financial and guest data to drive revenue decisions.
• Excellent communicator — professional, persuasive, and approachable.

Responsibilities

• Maximize topline revenue through private dining, group sales, and on-site activations.
• Forecast and track group sales performance and optimize reservations flow.
• Collaborate across sales, guest experience, marketing, and operations to maximize seats and revenue.
• Build relationships with tastemakers, concierges, and high-value guests.

Skills

Event sales

Private dining

VIP guest relations

Reservations management

Marketing instincts

Activations & partnerships

Excel

CRM systems

POS systems

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Makeready LLC is seeking a Restaurant Sales Manager for Bar Sprezzatura at Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR. This role focuses on converting high-value guest opportunities through private dining, group sales, activations, and brand partnerships to maximize revenue and reservations.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, builds strong relationships, and balances revenue goals with exceptional guest experiences. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.