La Mar Cocina Peruana by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio, is bringing its authentic Peruvian cuisine to downtown Bellevue, Washington.Created by acclaimed Peruvian chef Gaston Acurio, La Mar is a celebration of the traditional Peruvian cebicheira set within a casual yet upscale atmosphere designed to take its diners on a delicious exploration of the flavors of Peru.
La Mar focuses on delivering fresh seafood direct from the sea that exemplifies authentic Peruvian flavors. With 8 locations across the globe in such places as Lima, San Francisco, Miami, Dubai and Doha, La Mar showcases Peru s rich culinary heritage and the country s emerging gastronomy on the world stage.
Learn more about us here:
- https://lamarcebicheria.com/
- https://www.lamarcebicheria.com/bellevue/
- https://www.lamarsf.com/
- https://www.instagram.com/lamarsf/
- https://www.instagram.com/lamarbellevue/
- A message from our Associate Director of Sales https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9qVcpHxl5V/?utmsource=igwebcopylink&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Position: Special Events Manager
Position Summary:
-Lead and manage all event sales, coordinating all logistics for events booked directly and act as the liaison for outside vendors to ensure top-notch execution.
-Develop and implement sales strategies to meet and exceed revenue goals. Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
-Host weekly BEO meetings with multiple departments to ensure successful execution of events.
-Collaborate with Director of Sales, General Manager, Marketing and Operations to expand restaurant event sales network.
-Identify and pursue new business, expanding revenue streams and company s event sales network.
-Analyze sales data and trends, providing insights and recommendations to improve sales performance.
-Work with General Manager, Executive Chef and Director of Sales to manage event budgets, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency.
-Present for client events at restaurant to insure smooth delivery of arrangements.
-Responds quickly to guest request in friendly manner, follows up to ensure satisfaction.
-Keep up to date with industry trends, competitor activities and customer needs, providing insights and recommendations to senior management.
-Respond to incoming phone calls, leads, send receipts, input sales numbers.
-Perform weekly as well as monthly goals for prospecting + outreach to local companies and hotels.
-Organization skills are imperative, along with written and verbal communication.
What We re Looking For:
-Minimum 1-2 years in event sales.
-Proven track record of meeting sales targets.
-Team management skills.
-Detail oriented, able to anticipate needs of client through concise communication.
-Understand and follow food allergy procedures and special orders/restrictions.
-Get along well with others and be a team player.
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, build and maintain relationship with clients, nearby hotels and fellow event planners.
-Catering sales or background is a plus
Benefits:
-Flexible schedule
-Health insurance
-Paid time off
Experience:
-Events management: 1 year (Required)
-Customer service: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Bellevue, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid work schedule: One day a week remote option available after the first four months of employment.
To apply, kindly send a copy of your resume along with a cover letter detailing why you believe you are a great fit for the role
