Food & Beverage Sales Executive

Food & Beverage Sales Executive

We are looking for a dynamic and driven Food & Beverage Sales Executive to join our team, dedicated to growing revenue across our restaurants and bars. This role is responsible for generating covers, driving private dining and social events, building partnerships, and creating memorable dining experiences from first contact through post-visit engagement.

As a Food & Beverage Sales Executive, you will play a key role in maximizing revenue opportunities while ensuring seamless coordination between sales, marketing, and operations.

What You'll Do

Business Development & Sales

• Proactively generate business for restaurants and bars, including private dining, group bookings, and social events
• Identify and secure new corporate, lifestyle, and social accounts to drive covers, pre-bookings, and repeat business
• Build partnerships with local businesses, concierge networks, influencers, and event planners
• Stay on top of market trends, dining habits, and competitor offerings to uncover new opportunities
• Apply creative selling techniques to increase average spend, packages, and experiences
• Collaborate with marketing and digital channels to drive awareness, reservations, and footfall

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regular guests, VIPs, corporate clients, and community partners
• Represent the brand through networking events, activations, tastings, and industry gatherings
• Act as a lifestyle ambassador, understanding client preferences and curating tailored dining experiences
• Develop loyalty through personalized engagement and consistent follow-up

Event & Experience Coordination

• Manage inquiries for private dining, celebrations, and bar events from initial contact to execution
• Prepare proposals, menus, and booking agreements aligned with venue concepts
• Coordinate closely with restaurant and bar operations teams to ensure seamless delivery
• Be present during key events to ensure quality and guest satisfaction
• Identify upselling opportunities (premium seating, beverage packages, enhancements)

Strategy & Planning

• Contribute to restaurant and bar sales strategies aligned with revenue and brand positioning goals
• Support forecasting of covers, events, and revenue streams
• Analyze booking trends, peak periods, and guest behavior to optimize sales efforts
• Drive same-day and last-minute reservations through proactive outreach and partnerships

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional service aligned with brand standards and positioning
• Ensure every guest interaction is engaging, personalized, and memorable
• Gather feedback and identify opportunities to enhance the dining experience
• Champion a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the brand identity

What We're Looking For

• Fluent in Kazakh, Russian, and English
• A confident, outgoing personality with a passion for food, beverage, and social experiences
• Strong sales, negotiation, and communication skills
• Understanding of restaurant and bar operations and trends
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A proactive mindset with strong networking and relationship-building skills
• Experience in hospitality, event management, or sales; restaurant experience is preferred but not required

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About the Team

Combining timeless glamour with a vanguard spirit, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is committed to delivering exquisite experiences at more than 50 luxury hotels and resorts in the best addresses around the world. Beginning with the debut of The St. Regis hotel in New York by John Jacob Astor IV at the dawn of the twentieth century, the brand has remained committed to an uncompromising level of bespoke and anticipatory service for all of its guests, delivered flawlessly by a team of gracious hosts that combine classic sophistication and modern sensibility, as well as our signature Butler Service. We invite you to explore careers at St. Regis. In joining St. Regis, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Job Info

• Job Identification 26050530
• Job Category Sales & Marketing
• Locations 1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Astana, 10000, KZ