Sales Manager - Restaurant - Leeds

Job Title : Restaurant Sales Manager
Location: Leeds
Salary: Around £43,000 per year (negotiable) plus performance-based bonus
Start: Early 2026

The Opportunity

This is not a back-office role. We're searching for a driven, proactive Restaurant Sales Manager to fuel the daily success of our restaurant. The strongest hospitality businesses in 2026 don't wait for footfall - they create it. Your focus will be clear: keep the restaurant busy, every day, by building local relationships, owning our digital presence, and launching inventive, revenue-driving initiatives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Driving Daily Covers
  Take charge of proactive demand generation by strengthening repeat business while delivering consistent daily outreach to nearby offices, residents, and community groups.
• Local Relationship Building
  Spend the majority of your time out in the community, forming partnerships with businesses, organisations, and key local figures to increase walk-ins, group dining, and private events.
• Digital Visibility & Reputation
  Oversee our online guest journey - maintaining an outstanding Google Business profile, engaging with live guest feedback and creating shareable, guest-led content across social platforms.
• Revenue-Focused Promotions & Events
  Collaborate closely with the General Manager and Head Chef to design profitable seasonal promotions, time-sensitive offers, and event concepts that drive immediate demand.

What We're Looking For

• Sales-Focused Hospitality Professional
  At least two years' experience in proactive hospitality sales, restaurant marketing, or business development within a fast-paced environment.
• Target-Driven & Commercially Minded
  You're motivated by results, thrive on performance goals and are energised by bonus-led earning potential.
• Analytical & Adaptive
  Confident interpreting daily trading figures and adjusting pricing, promotions, and service periods to maximise quieter trading windows.

This is a role for a creative, confident, and driven individual who knows how to tell a story, influence decision-makers, and ignite excitement around our brand.

Kindly note, due to our client's requirements, sponsorship is not available for this position for those who are not based in the UK or do not hold settled status.