RIVIERA DINING GROUP · 1 month ago
Director, Sales - RIVERA DINING GROUP
RIVIERA DINING GROUP is a leader in the luxury restaurant industry, known for its exquisite MediterrAsian cuisine and upscale dining experiences. The Director, Sales will lead the sales strategy for a growing portfolio of luxury restaurants and hospitality venues, focusing on revenue optimization and service excellence.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales plan aligned with business goals, revenue targets, and brand standards
Lead oversight of reservations strategy, ensuring optimal booking flow, table mix strategy, and yield management
Set and monitor KPIs for all sales channels: reservations, VIP sales, memberships, private events, and corporate business
Partner with Marketing, Operations, Culinary, and Finance to support growth initiatives, openings, and brand expansion
Manage and forecast sales pipelines across venues, identifying risks and opportunities
Oversee end-to-end membership lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, renewal, and retention
Lead VIP guest strategy ensuring white-glove service standards and experience personalization across venues
Maintain top-tier industry relationships and develop proactive outreach programs to attract and retain high-value clientele
Ensure reservations teams execute service, tone, and brand protocols with accuracy and hospitality
Oversee Guest Relations teams handling escalations, high-touch experiences, service recovery, and VIP routing
Implement operational efficiencies, predictive forecasting, and guest segmentation tools
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team inclusive of Reservations Managers, Membership Director, VIP, Guest Relations teams, and Sales Managers
Foster a high-accountability, service-driven culture rooted in teamwork, discipline, and excellence
Conduct ongoing training, succession planning, and performance evaluation
Oversee revenue management systems, CRM functionality, reservations software, and reporting dashboards
Ensure all compliance and brand protocols are followed including data privacy and communication standards
Deliver high-level reporting to executive leadership with insights and action-based recommendations
Qualification
Required
10+ years of luxury hospitality, nightlife, or high-volume restaurant sales leadership experience required as a VP or Senior Director
Understanding and experience in the Miami hospitality market desirable
Proven leadership experience managing large, diverse teams across multiple locations
Strong understanding of CRM systems, reservations platforms, yield strategy, and membership-based sales models
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Demonstrated ability to thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments with high expectations and accountability
Must have existing industry networks in and ensure confidentiality of clientele and brand
Ability to adapt to an existing operational flow and identify opportunities for improvement after gaining a full understanding of all sub-departments within the Sales division—including Events, Membership, VIP, Reservations, Guest Relations, and Concierge programs—and develop robust KPI monitoring frameworks for each
Preferred
Experience working closely with ownership and C-suite leadership preferred
Company
RIVIERA DINING GROUP
Riviera Dining Group manages restaurants and clubs offering Mediterranean cuisine and curated dining experiences.
Funding
Current Stage
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The Real Deal
2025-11-24
2025-11-21
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