Private Events and Sales Manager
Dallas, TX, United States
Company Description
Eataly is the world's largest artisanal Italian food and beverage marketplace! Eataly is not a chain; each Eataly is different, with its own character and own theme - but all with the same aim... for our guests to:
EAT authentic Italian food at our restaurants, cafés and to-go counters
SHOP a selection of high-quality Italian, local and homemade products
LEARN through our classes and our team's product knowledge
Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
The Private Events & Sales Manager focuses on private dining reservations, storewide buyouts and partner events at an Eataly location. Reports to the Marketing Manager. Generates events sales by scouting new business and maintaining relationships with existing clients
Serves as the point of contact for clients to plan events, develop contracts, detail events, and help the restaurant team to execute events
Manages a calendar of internal promotions, demonstrations, tastings and producer activities, working directly with Italian and domestic artisans occurring in the store
Works with all event vendors, including: florists, rental company, security
Works with Eataly operations team (Culinary, Front of House, Retail and Quick Service) on event preparation
Meets with clients for additional walk-throughs to finalize event details
Manages all catering requests which entails coordinating with our Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) team
Provides event recap and operation, sales and production suggestions to the team
Maintains fiscal responsibility in terms of rentals, supplies and labor
Coordinates production and distribution of event posters, flyers and marketing materials
Manages day-to-day catering requests and working closely with the QSR team to ensure proper execution of catering orders
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of experience in events sales
2+ years of experience in event planning and/or production
2+ years of experience restaurant private events
JOB REQUIREMENTS Availability to occasionally attend workshops, tradeshows and conventions
Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
401K with match or RRSP
Bonus program
Free family meal daily
Discounts at Eataly
Classes on products and Italian cuisine
Referral bonus program
and more!
Eataly is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy to not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic made unlawful to consider by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eataly also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Eataly's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status, salary history, credit/bankruptcy history and criminal background/conviction history in making hiring decisions. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.