The WOW Factor is What Sets Us Apart from the Others!

Carmine’s Iconic Family Style Italian restaurant has been serving up classic dishes for over 30 years! Our locations span from NYC & DC to Vegas, Atlantic City and the Bahamas. Our founder crafted Carmine’s with a singular vision: bringing his guests the “wow-factor” and making any meal feel like an Italian American wedding feast. At Carmine’s, our goal is to build a team of hospitality professionals who enjoy creating exceptional guest experiences in a team-oriented environment. Don’t miss this opportunity to join an amazing company where hard work is rewarded and opportunities for growth abound. This is a base salary position Commission pay!

We are seeking a Special Events/Catering Sales Manager that will be responsible for negotiating and selling large parties, off-site catering, and in house special events. The ideal candidate has a positive and outgoing demeanor whose focus is promoting guest retention and increasing profitability for the department. You should have sales experience ideally in restaurants or hospitality and be invested in developing their career in Catering & Event Sales.

Your Role with Us:

• Be a brand ambassador, consistently exposing future guests to our restaurants and building relationships with potential guests.
• Responsible for selling, negotiating, and finalizing pricing for catering & events. Coordinate events and ensure superb event execution from beginning to end.
• Actively solicits new business opportunities by conducting effective sales calls, makes off-site sales calls, mailers, emails, leads with potential clients.
• Selling and finalizing “Off Premise Catering” orders/contracts; Collaborates with the operations team to ensure highest level of service to our off premise guests and provides support as needed.
• Working with the Front of House Management team to ensure our team members will provide excellent guest services and a memorable on premise and off premise dining experience.
• Works closely with both the Front of House Managers and Executive Chef to coordinate Catering & Events.
• Performs outside and marketing sales calls to sell and prospect repeat and new group Catering & Event sales business as directed by the Director of Special Events.
• Contacts both FOH and BOH daily (written and verbal) to discuss group specifications, arrival, departure, function services, etc.
• Maintains accurate reports and follows up in a timely manner with internal and external requests.
• Work closely with the Director of Special Events to meet yearly budget and sales goals
• Increase awareness and drive additional business to Carmine’s & Virgil’s through targeted outreach
• Establishes, develops and maintains positive business relationships on behalf of Carmine’s and Virgil’s Real BBQ with both new and existing clients.
• Perform off site visits to clients in order to develop and maintain relationships.

We are Looking for Candidates:

• With 2-4 years of in sales environment in a fast-paced and high-volume environment ideally in Banquets/Weddings/large Corporate events.
• Who are energetic, competitive, hardworking, and persistent individuals who brings a strong work ethic and a good sense of responsibility!
• Who will have an easy time acquiring the knowledge of all the items the restaurant and bar have to offer (food, beverages, specials) and its components (décor, room specifications, equipment).
• Who have a proven history of guest service success that clearly showcases and understanding of both guest and sales growth.
• With open flexibility to work a 10hr shift, including alternating weekends.

The Perks:

Exciting Career Paths

Competitive Compensation

Supportive Team Environment

Medical & Dental Coverage

Paid Time Off

Free delicious employee family meals

Employee discount in all our restaurants

*We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Events sales: 2 years (Required)
• Guest services: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person