Senior Event Sales Manager – Las Vegas

Position: Senior Event Sales Manager

Reports To: Director of Event Sales

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Compensation: $75,000–$85,000 + Bonus Eligibility and Benefits

JOSÉ ANDRÉS GROUP

José Andrés Group is a creative culinary company known for delivering innovative dining experiences rooted in exceptional hospitality. Our diverse portfolio brings together celebrated restaurants, talented culinary teams, and memorable event spaces. We believe that food has the power to bring people together and create meaningful connections. Our team members are passionate, entrepreneurial, collaborative, and committed to providing remarkable experiences for every guest. José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

POSITION OVERVIEW

José Andrés Group is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and results-driven Senior Event Sales Manager to lead event sales efforts across our Las Vegas portfolio, including Zaytinya, Bazaar Mar, and Bar Centro. The Senior Event Sales Manager will be responsible for driving event revenue through the sale and coordination of private dining experiences, corporate events, social celebrations, restaurant buyouts, receptions, and other special events across all three concepts. This position will manage the sales process from initial inquiry and prospecting through contracting, event planning, execution, and post-event follow-up, while ensuring every client receives an exceptional level of service reflective of José Andrés Group's commitment to hospitality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Sales & Revenue Generation
• Client & Account Management
• Event Planning & Execution
• Business Development & Las Vegas Market Presence
• Leadership & Collaboration

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of event sales, catering sales, hospitality sales, or private dining experience. Previous experience in a senior sales role within a restaurant group, luxury hotel, casino/resort, catering company, event venue, or hospitality organization strongly preferred. Las Vegas hospitality, convention, catering, or event-sales experience highly preferred. Demonstrated success meeting or exceeding sales and revenue goals. Established relationships within the Las Vegas corporate, convention, hospitality, tourism, social event, wedding, or event-planning community are highly desirable. Strong knowledge of event contracts, deposits, food and beverage minimums, service charges, cancellation policies, and event billing. Experience managing high-volume, luxury, VIP, and complex events. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Strong presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and closing abilities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple events, venues, clients, and priorities simultaneously. Ability to work collaboratively with culinary, operations, marketing, finance, and leadership teams. Proficiency with CRM and event-management platforms, including Tripleseat, as well as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace. Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event and business needs. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

Success in this position will be measured through: Achievement of individual and departmental event sales goals. Event revenue growth across Zaytinya, Bazaar Mar, and Bar Centro. Growth in new business, repeat clients, referrals, and key account revenue. Development of strong relationships within the Las Vegas hospitality, convention, and event-planning communities. Accuracy of contracts, event details, forecasting, and client records. Client satisfaction and post-event feedback. Profitability and operational success of booked events. Effective cross-selling and utilization of all three restaurant concepts. Strength of internal partnerships and communication. Contribution to the development and performance of the broader Event Sales team.

IN RETURN, WE OFFER YOU

Competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 Performance-based bonus opportunities Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Retirement savings plans Employee dining and partner discounts Professional development and career-growth opportunities The opportunity to represent three distinctive José Andrés Group concepts within one of the world's most dynamic hospitality markets Professional growth within a values-driven, award-winning hospitality group

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

José Andrés Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the federal E-Verify Program.