Sales Manager

The Capital Grille; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Grille is seeking a Sales Manager to drive business for the restaurant through private dining, large party events, and local community marketing initiatives. The role also leads the Host/Sales team and collaborates with the Managing Partner and Executive Chef to ensure events align with company philosophies and standards.

Success requires strong outside sales experience, restaurant management background, and solid knowledge of the local trade area, along with a proven upward career

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience preferred
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the community trade area
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression

Responsibilities

• Build business for the restaurant through private and large party dining and community marketing initiatives.
• Lead and manage the Host/Sales department operations.
• Partner with the Managing Partner and Executive Chef to ensure each event is flawlessly executed against the company’s philosophies.

Skills

Outside Sales

Management experience

Restaurant management

Community knowledge

Job stability

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits below

The Sales Manager is responsible for building business for the restaurant through direct and indirect sales techniques including all planning components of private and large party dining and community marketing initiatives. The SalesManager also leads and manages the restaurant level Host/Sales department operations, modeling and demonstrating leadership that is grounded in the core values & principles of Darden and The Capital Grille. In addition, the Sales Manager is responsible for partnering with the Managing Partner and Executive Chef to ensure each event is flawlessly executed against the company's philosophies. The Sales Manager interacts closely with individuals at all levels throughout the concept to ensure efforts are directed toward attaining company goals.

Job Requirements

• Outside Sales Experience
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail, or general business required
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management preferred
• Strong working knowledge of the community trade area
• Stable job history which demonstrates upward career progression

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