Barteca creates restaurants where great food and attentive service are fun, stylish and accessible.

Description of Position

The Sales & Events Manager is a vital role to the success of Barteca.  This role entails continual guest outreach, conducting cold calls, receiving 4-wall referrals, responding to party inquiries, identifying local market events and promotions that directly align with the Barteca brand, as well as attending local networking events to further promote our restaurants and its private/semi-private capabilities. 

You should be a highly-motivated, sales-driven professional with 3-5+ years of recent special event sales or banquet experience in a high-end restaurant setting. Strong knowledge of the local market, an existing contact list and a proven track record of driving measurable sales growth is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Identifying local market events & promotions that directly align with our brand and getting Barcelona to participate here (on premise or offsite)
• Attending local networking events to further promote our restaurant and its private / semi private capabilities (should be members of local young professional networks, chambers of commerce, etc.)
• Booking / capturing any and all private dining or group dining inquiries and helping execute them on the restaurant level
• Brand Ambassador – be the face of Barteca in the market 
• Work closely with the marketing and PR department and help promote the restaurant effectively through any and all channels of social media 
• Will also be responsible for all social media outreach in their market (Facebook, twitter, Instagram, etc.) Work with the Marketing team to create relevant collateral for any upcoming 
• Be the liaison in helping build relationships with all local concierges in the areas, promote the restaurant using various collateral & referral programs

Why work with Barteca?

• Working with one of the fastest growing restaurant brands as noted by Restaurant Business Online. This position will be a true partner to and instrumental in the growth of the brand nationwide. UPDATE: Read more about Barteca's recent investment by General Atlantic. 
• Ability to sell two very different concepts and gain experience in both upscale markets and more of a fun festive atmosphere.  Increase diversity in your portfolio. 
• Be a part of a restaurant brand that has stellar reviews in all markets
• Working with an award winning design focused team 
• Working with proven hospitality visionaries who are quality focused 
• Location flexibility as the company continues to grow

Reporting Structure

The Sales Manager will report to David Boyajian, Director of Operations Bartaco and Rikin Lakhani, VP of Operations Barcelona Wine Bar. 

ABOUT THE CHEFS

Barcelona Wine Bar has attracted top Chef's from a wide range of backgrounds. The team is a closely knit group of culinarians that have found a home with the Barcelona Wine Bar Concepts. Some notable chefs with links to their interviews include:

Christopher Lee, Culinary Director (2 Michelin Stars)

Frank Proto, Executive Chef New Haven

Steven Brand, Executive Chef Brookline

Emilio Garcia, Sous Chef Brookline

qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organization skills and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities.
• Conveys a sense of urgency and projects a positive, proactive desire to support a broad range of initiatives.
• Self-starter, highly-motivated, high-energy
• Highly organized. Able to create and implement the systems and tools 
• High degree of personal integrity and professionalism
• Comfort with uncertainty: we are a growing, entrepreneurial concept, with all the challenges and wonders
• Ability to interact positively with supervisor, management, coworkers, members, and the public to promote a team effort and maintain a positive and professional approach.
• Ability to produce a high volume of work in a timely manner, which is accurate, complete, and of high quality.
• Passion for the concept, cuisine and success of the brand in the given market.

Interested in learning more or know the right person? Email mandeep@hhcsearch.com

About the Company

Since 1996, Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant co-owners Sasa Mahr-Batuz and Andy Pforzheimer have been entertaining diners with flavorful small plates, daring design, and a welcoming atmosphere. 

At Barcelona, we pride ourselves in preparing tapas both simple and elegant using the finest seasonal picks from local markets and unusual specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean. The flavors are bold and the ingredients speak for themselves. Barcelona also offers an extensive selection of wines from Spain and South America and is one of the largest importers of Spanish wines in the United States. Barcelona serves 40 wines by the glass and we are constantly expanding and refining our wine offerings.

Today, we are the largest Spanish restaurant group in the United States with six locations in Connecticut: Greenwich, Stamford, South Norwalk, Fairfield, New Haven, West Hartford as well as locations in Atlanta, GA, Brookline, MA, South End Boston, MA Washington, DC and Reston, VA.

Inspired by the beach culture around the world, bartaco brings upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed and stylish environment. Served in small plates, the cuisine is rooted in the Mexican tradition but pulls from a broad palate of bold, spicy flavors from Asia, the Mediterranean and beyond. bartaco’s beverage menu is impressive starting with state of the art juicers that ensure freshly-squeezed juice in all of the unique cocktails, over 25 tequilas to choose from and imported beers. The stylish ambience, delicious food and cocktails create an unforgettable experience.

Notable PR

The Wall Street Journal

Restaurant News

instant interview

If you are excited about the position and know that you are right for the role, the easiest way to get to the top of the list is to submit a video interview. By clicking on the link below, you will be taken to a series of questions that will take less than 15 minutes to complete. It is a great way to stand out beyond your resume!

Up to $500 for referrals!

If you are not interested in this particular role but have people in your network that could be a good fit, we would love to help them. For any person we place at any of our clients that you refer to us, we send you a check for $500.

Each person is limited to only 3 referrals maximum so please only refer your best and help continue to build the best culinary network.