At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive events, private dining, and catering while building relationships in Edinburgh's vibrant food scene.
- Company: Join Ottolenghi, a celebrated hospitality brand known for exceptional food and warm experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, delicious staff meals, and generous discounts.
- Other info: Be the face of Ottolenghi Edinburgh and engage with the local community.
- Why this job: Shape an exciting new market and create memorable experiences in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in hospitality with a focus on events, sales, and relationship building.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
At Ottolenghi, food is about bringing people together. We create vibrant spaces where exceptional food, warm hospitality and memorable experiences come naturally. We’re looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Events, Sales & Marketing Manager to join our team at Ottolenghi Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, creating unforgettable events and growing a business within one of the UK’s most celebrated hospitality brands.
As our Events, Sales & Marketing Manager, you’ll be the face of Ottolenghi Edinburgh in the local community, driving private dining, events and catering opportunities while helping establish our restaurant as a destination in the city’s thriving food scene.
What you’ll be doing
- Drive Events & Private Dining
- Own and grow our private dining and exclusive hire business
- Manage enquiries from first contact through to confirmation, creating meaningful relationships with prospective clients
- Convert leads into bookings and identify new opportunities through networking and partnerships
- Build awareness of Ottolenghi Edinburgh as a destination for celebrations, corporate events and special occasions
- Grow Our Catering Business
- Manage and develop the catering sales pipeline
- Build relationships with local businesses, offices, venues and event organisers across Edinburgh
- Identify and secure corporate accounts, tenders and strategic partnerships
- Develop opportunities that align with the Ottolenghi brand and values
- Deliver Exceptional Events
- Take ownership of events from enquiry to delivery
- Collaborate closely with kitchen and restaurant teams to execute flawless experiences
- Coordinate menus, suppliers, styling and logistics
- Be the main point of contact for clients throughout the planning process
- Champion Our Local Presence
- Manage our presence across platforms including Google Business Profile, Tripadvisor, Deliveroo and Slerp
- Work alongside our central Marketing and PR teams to deliver locally relevant events and collaborations
- Help make Ottolenghi feel truly at home in Edinburgh through partnerships and community engagement
- Lead Local Content & Social Media
- Oversee and plan engaging social media content
- Brief and manage freelance photographers and videographers
- Ensure all communications reflect the Ottolenghi brand while giving Edinburgh its own distinctive personality
- Support Commercial Operations & Guest Experience
- Maintain contracts, invoices, event documentation and reporting
- Monitor events, catering and sales performance, identifying opportunities for growth
- Support reservations during busy periods and maximise opportunities to enhance the guest experience
- Act as a warm, knowledgeable and commercially minded ambassador for the Ottolenghi brand
About You
You’ll bring:
- At least 3 years’ experience in hospitality, with a strong background in events, private dining, sales or business development
- Genuine knowledge of Edinburgh’s food, hospitality and events scene
- Experience using platforms such as Google Business Profile, Tripadvisor, Deliveroo, Slerp and Meta
- A full UK driving licence
Most importantly, you’ll be:
- A natural relationship builder and confident communicator
- Commercially minded, with experience managing sales pipelines and driving revenue growth
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities with ease
- Hands-on and collaborative, happy to roll up your sleeves and support the wider team
- Passionate about hospitality, food and creating memorable guest experiences
Why Join Ottolenghi?
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (including Tronc), depending on experience
- The opportunity to shape and grow an exciting new market for Ottolenghi
- Career development opportunities within a renowned and expanding hospitality group
- Delicious staff meals and generous staff discounts
- A collaborative and supportive culture where creativity and ideas are encouraged
This role is not just about selling events and driving revenue. We’re looking for someone who truly knows and loves Edinburgh – someone who understands its people, culture and communities and can build meaningful local relationships that make Ottolenghi Edinburgh feel like an authentic part of the city.
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