Events Sales Executive | Carlotta

About Lucas Restaurants:
Home to Australia’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, including Carlotta, Chin Chin, Maison Bâtard, Kisumé, Hawker Hall, Baby Pizza, Yakimono, Tombo Den, Society, and Grill Americano. Australian in our approach and unbound by dining traditions, we create venues and experiences to be shared with others.

About the Opportunity:
We are looking for a passionate and driven Events Sales Executive to join Lucas Restaurants for our two venues in Canberra – Carlotta and our exciting new venue opening in May. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our renowned venues, where you will play a key role in driving revenue, building relationships, and ensuring the seamless delivery of events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and respond to inbound enquiries for both venues
• Generate new leads through proactive outreach to warm and cold clients
• Build and maintain strong, lasting client relationships to drive future business
• Develop and maintain event packages, ensuring offerings are aligned with business goals
• Oversee the smooth day-to-day operation of events and group bookings
• Track sales progress and meet and revenue targets
• Manage event contracts, proposals, and administrative tasks
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure seamless event execution
• Handle post-event follow-ups and guest feedback to ensure continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate Must Have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry
• Strong business acumen and a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a demanding workload
• Experience in client outreach
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships for future business
• Proficiency in TripleSeat or similar reservation systems is highly regarded
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays when required

Working with LUCAS Restaurants:
We exist to see our team succeed. Ongoing training, continuous development, and opportunities for growth are key elements we focus on providing each individual in our ever-growing team. Hospitality from the heart and respect for all define our guiding values – we call it Lucas Hospitality.

Interested?
Click ‘Apply’ and submit your updated CV and cover letter. For more information on what it’s like to work at Lucas Restaurants, visit www.lucascareers.online.
Lucas Restaurants is a company that values its people. We offer competitive salaries, generous discounts in our venues, and development opportunities to support and grow your career.