Sales Manager

Darden Restaurants Inc.; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sales Manager at Darden Restaurants Inc. oversees private and large party dining sales and community marketing for Seasons 52.

You will drive restaurant business through direct and indirect sales, and lead the Host/Sales department to deliver exceptional events aligned with company values. You will partner with the Managing Partner and Executive Chef to flawlessly execute each event and promote team success across the concept.

Qualifications

• Outside sales experience required.
• 1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business.
• 2+ years casual dining or full-service restaurant management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build the restaurant's business through direct and indirect sales, including planning for private and large party dining and community marketing initiatives.
• Lead and manage the Host/Sales department operations at the restaurant level.
• Partner with the Managing Partner and Executive Chef to ensure each event is flawlessly executed according to company philosophies.
• Interact with stakeholders at all levels to align efforts with company goals.

Skills

Outside Sales Experience

Restaurant Management

Leadership

Job description

For this position, pay will be variable by location - See additional job details and benefits belowThe 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 Sales Manager 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 Seasons 52. 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 RequirementsOutside Sales Experience1+ years management or supervisory experience in restaurant, hotel, retail or general business required * 2+ years casual dining or full service restaurant management preferredStrong working knowledge of the community trade areaStable job history which demonstrates upward career progressionState Benefits Overview