Event Sales Manager

Job description

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.
• Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service.
• Grow With Us: WSET certifications, apprenticeships and development courses.
• Giving Back: Support charity, sustainability and community initiatives.
• Time to Recharge: 28 days’ holiday (increasing with service).

If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality sales career, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English