Newport Restaurant Group is looking for a Sales Assistant and Event Concierge to join the team.
About the Position: In the Sales Assistant and Event Concierge role, you will assist the Sales and Management team with the goal of increasing sales productivity; and restaurant efficiencies. The Sales Assistant will work with the Manager of Private Dining Sales, Sales & Event Managers to maximize selling time.
About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally.
Essential Duties:
General administration work for the Sales Team, such as answering phone calls, entering information into the event management system, corresponding with clients via email/phone, organizing client databases
Assist Sales Manager as necessary with guest services, email collateral, create daily schedules, and timely response of inquiries
Enter new contracted events into Open Table
Complete post-event responsibilities including updating the event management system
Will work with the sales team, operations and culinary team to ensure that all of the client’s day of expectations are met
Special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed
A bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year College or University
At least one year of related experience or training; or and equivalent combination of education and experience
Food and beverage experience is a plus, however, we are willing to train the right candidate regardless of experience.
Skills & Abilities:
Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
Strong administrative skills, organized and detail oriented and prepared to multitask and work efficiently in a fast paced, high volume, aggressive sales atmosphere
Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships
Compensation and Benefits:
Competitive compensation $24- $25/Hour
Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
Excellent health, dental and vision benefits with a flex spending account option
HRA
Ability Assist (EAP)
Life/Disability Insurance
Short term disability (MA only)
Great 401k match
Employee Ownership Opportunities
35% discount when dining in our locations
Perk spot options
Fully paid BJ’s membership
About Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company? If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses! We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.
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