Events Manager at Daniel's Broiler - Bellevue, WA

Schwartz Brothers Restaurants (SBR) is a well-established and respected group of restaurants known for delivering exceptional dining experiences across various locations. Renowned for its commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and community involvement, SBR continues to expand its presence while maintaining high service standards and a strong company culture. With a dedication to creating memorable events and fostering lasting client relationships, SBR embodies the essence of hospitality and professionalism in the restaurant and catering industry. Operating multiple restaurant venues, SBR offers private dining, banquet services, and catering solutions tailored to diverse client needs and occasions. The company's mission centers on excellence in service, innovative culinary experiences, and building strong partnerships with clients and the community. As a dynamic and growing organization, Schwartz Brothers Restaurants provides consistent opportunities for career growth, team collaboration, and a supportive work environment. The Private Dining Sales Specialist role at Schwartz Brothers Restaurants offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a dedicated team that drives the company's event sales and client relations. This position is integral to growing the banquet and private dining sales by fostering strong professional relationships with clients and restaurant management teams. The role primarily focuses on responding to sales inquiries and leads within 24 hours, actively pursuing new account acquisitions, and creatively promoting the full range of event offerings through expert use of the TripleSeat Event Management System. Responsibilities include negotiating and preparing event contracts, ensuring details accuracy, and coordinating outside amenities such as rentals and audiovisual services. The specialist will attend weekly coordination meetings to stay informed about upcoming events and communicate relevant information to restaurant teams. In addition to event sales, this position demands solid time management skills to handle both warm and cold calls and the ability to develop effective sales plans targeting private dining growth. The candidate must maintain comprehensive records on forecasts, sales performance, customer data, and event files while upholding the company’s mission and philosophy in all aspects of their work. This role requires excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will possess intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and preferably experience with the TripleSeat system. Reliable transportation is mandatory given the travel requirement of up to 90 percent between restaurant locations. Salary for the Private Dining Sales Specialist position ranges from $80,000 to $100,000, based on experience. Employment is full-time with flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and holidays to accommodate event timings.

• Minimum two years experience in private dining, banquet, or catering sales
• Restaurant industry experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field preferred
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with TripleSeat Event Management System preferred
• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Reliable transportation required to travel between restaurants
• Ability to travel up to 90 percent
• Professional appearance and demeanor required
• Ability to work flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform physical demands including bending, twisting, standing, walking, and lifting up to 40 pounds