Event Sales Manager
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Hakkasan Group, home to internationally acclaimed restaurants including Hakkasan and Yauatcha, is seeking a driven and commercially minded Sales Manager to join our event sales team.
This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives on building relationships, converting enquiries, and delivering seamless, high-quality events. Working closely with the Head of Event Sales and restaurant management teams, you’ll play a key role in growing private dining, group bookings and bespoke experiences across our portfolio.
The Role
- Manage day-to-day event and group dining enquiries from first contact through to delivery and follow-up.
- Proactively drive new business through corporate outreach, agencies, local businesses and concierge networks.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat bookings and long-term partnerships.
- Collaborate closely with restaurant teams to ensure flawless execution and exceptional guest experiences.
- Prepare proposals, function sheets and reporting, ensuring all details are captured accurately and on time.
- Support the wider sales strategy and contribute to campaigns and seasonal initiatives.
About You
- Experience in event or group sales within a restaurant, hotel or premium hospitality environment.
- Confident converting enquiries and managing multiple bookings simultaneously.
- A natural relationship-builder with an active network across London’s corporate and hospitality scene.
- Highly organised, proactive and detail-focused.
- Passionate about food, service and creating memorable guest moments.
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a collaborative, ambitious team representing some of London’s most iconic dining destinations, with real opportunity to grow your career within an internationally recognised hospitality group.
Our Benefits
- Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants, including takeaway.
- We’ve Got You Covered: Employee Assistance Programme, medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced parental leave.
- Birthday Bonanza: An extra paid day off on your birthday.
- Share the Experience: Refer a friend and earn up to £750.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality sales career, we’d love to hear from you.