Sales and Events Manager

The Role: Sales and Events Manager

The Restaurant: Haugen

The Location: Stratford

The Salary: Competitive

The Hours: 48 Hours Per Week

Why work for us:

• Top rate industry leading pay
• Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
• Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
• Wagestream – access to the Wagestream money management app that lets you track your earnings throughout the month, instantly access up to 40% of your pay as soon as you earn it and save directly from your salary
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
• Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
• Free tasty and healthy meals on shift
• Employee of the Month scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Holiday that increases with length of service
• Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
• An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
• Recommend a Friend scheme

Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all thing’s food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 30 diverse venues across 6 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi, our eponymous D and D, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglino’s, 20 Stories and our South Place Hotel. With further expansion across the group planned in the upcoming years, this list of top destinations is only set to grow!

Haugen is an all-day dining brasserie, restaurant, deli, outdoor terraces and rooftop bar, serving food taking inspiration from Alpine dining in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The menu features modern versions of classic Alpine dishes. Whether it’s for breakfast at 7am, a leisurely lunch, a takeaway from the grab and go counter or an all-out celebratory dinner, Haugen hits the spot.

We are looking for an experienced and guest-focused Sales and Events Manager to join the team. 

Main duties & responsibilities:
• Seeking opportunities for business development/proactive sales within a defined area or sector.
• Responsible for heading up their expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
• Building relationships with existing clients in an attempt to increase their current spend.

• Driving peak performance and sales success across the organization.
• Managing event and group bookings, working with the client to deliver the best experience possible.
• Will be instrumental in devising and implementing the strategy for meeting sales and events performance targets.

The Ideal Candidate:
• A proven sales manager who is used to working to targets
• Proven track record in sales, event management, business development and winning new business
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through a generation of leads
• Show an understanding of the challenges facing the industry at present and illustrate knowledge of the operational attention to
details that will be required to succeed within the industry

If you are interested in discussing the role further, please apply today!

The Role: Sales and Events Manager

The Restaurant: Haugen

The Location: Stratford

The Salary: Competitive

The Hours: 48 Hours Per Week

Why work for us:

• Top rate industry leading pay
• Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
• Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
• Wagestream – access to the Wagestream money management app that lets you track your earnings throughout the month, instantly access up to 40% of your pay as soon as you earn it and save directly from your salary
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
• Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP appointments, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
• Free tasty and healthy meals on shift
• Employee of the Month scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Holiday that increases with length of service
• Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
• An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
• Recommend a Friend scheme

Who we are:

At D&D London we are passionate about all thing’s food and drink. We strive to deliver quality in everything we do, each time we do it. With over 30 diverse venues across 6 cities including London, New York and Paris - there is a restaurant for every occasion. Each of our sites pride themselves on the unique designs, the freshest produce and the most exclusive settings. Founded in 2006 by Des Gunewardena and David Loewi, our eponymous D and D, the mission has always been the same, to provide each and every guest with a luxury experience when stepping foot into our restaurants and hotel. Through the years we have paved the way in the luxury dining scene, acquiring some of the most iconic venues in London and beyond, venues such as Bluebird Chelsea, 100 Wardour St, Quaglino’s, 20 Stories and our South Place Hotel. With further expansion across the group planned in the upcoming years, this list of top destinations is only set to grow!

Haugen is an all-day dining brasserie, restaurant, deli, outdoor terraces and rooftop bar, serving food taking inspiration from Alpine dining in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France. The menu features modern versions of classic Alpine dishes. Whether it’s for breakfast at 7am, a leisurely lunch, a takeaway from the grab and go counter or an all-out celebratory dinner, Haugen hits the spot.

We are looking for an experienced and guest-focused Sales and Events Manager to join the team. 

Main duties & responsibilities:
• Seeking opportunities for business development/proactive sales within a defined area or sector.
• Responsible for heading up their expansion in new markets as well as continued expansion among existing clients.
• Building relationships with existing clients in an attempt to increase their current spend.

• Driving peak performance and sales success across the organization.
• Managing event and group bookings, working with the client to deliver the best experience possible.
• Will be instrumental in devising and implementing the strategy for meeting sales and events performance targets.

The Ideal Candidate:
• A proven sales manager who is used to working to targets
• Proven track record in sales, event management, business development and winning new business
• Proven track record of increasing revenue through a generation of leads
• Show an understanding of the challenges facing the industry at present and illustrate knowledge of the operational attention to
details that will be required to succeed within the industry

If you are interested in discussing the role further, please apply today!