Sales Manager - Brennan's

Ralph Brennan’s six high-energy, high-experience restaurants (plus a bakery) stand apart for our commitment to inspired, locally-sourced cuisine and gracious hospitality served up in New Orleans’ most revered and iconic dining rooms. Our historic building, eight beautiful dining rooms, and French Quarter courtyard are highly sought after for weddings, corporate, social, and convention events.

Immediate opportunity at Brennan’s restaurant for an experienced restaurant sales professional to join the private event sales team. Our historic building, eight beautiful dining rooms, and French Quarter courtyard are highly sought after for weddings, corporate, social, and convention events. Brennan’s is one of the most celebrated restaurants in the United States, named an “Outstanding Restaurant” finalist by the James Beard Foundation and a five-time Grand Award winner from Wine Spectator.

Our sales managers are the bridge between our party hosts and the restaurant, ensuring seamless planning and a uniquely Brennan’s experience.

 Responsibilities include:

• Respond to abundant leads to book private party business
• Manage each booking with urgency, accuracy, and hospitality
• Plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of event bookings for hand-off to operations
• Build proposals, contracts, and BEOs using Tripleseat
• Work with the Executive Chef and operators on group menus and client requests
• Develop referral business through industry events, event planners, and hotel sales teams
• Deliver sales projections and maintain accurate records for reporting
• Work in a high-performance team setting with strong and experienced sales managers

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in restaurant sales
• Strong food and beverage knowledge
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work with clients in a hospitable and professional manner
• Highly proficient with computer work
• Prior experience with the Tripleseat booking platform

We offer:

This is a highly competitive position with strong base pay and commission pay.

• 401(k) plan + company match
• Employer-sponsored health insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Staff meals and dining discounts across Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group properties
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

To learn more about Brennan’s and Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group, visit brennansneworleans.com.

Ralph Brennan’s six high-energy, high-experience restaurants (plus a bakery) stand apart for our commitment to inspired, locally-sourced cuisine and gracious hospitality served up in New Orleans’ most revered and iconic dining rooms.

Job Type

Full time