Job Description

About Stork Restaurant

Stork is a 120-160 cover Pan-African and Caribbean fine dining restaurant in the heart of Mayfair at 13-14 Cork Street. Our sophisticated two-floor space offers exceptional food and service in an elegant Afro-chic environment.

The Opportunity

We need a Sales Executive who can get out there and win business. You'll be building relationships, closing deals, and driving revenue across lunch, events, and evening service.

If you're a natural networker who thrives on hitting targets, this role is for you.

What You'll Be Selling

Corporate Lunch Programme

Build relationships with businesses in Mayfair, Soho, and the City Secure regular corporate lunch bookings (3 days/week service) Target 50-cover lunch capacity with corporate clients Develop tailored lunch packages for local companies

A La Carte & Evening Service

Drive reservations for dinner service (5 nights/week, 100-120 covers) Partner with concierge services, luxury hotels, and tourism operators Build corporate entertainment clientele Develop relationships with cultural organizations and community groups

Events & Private Dining

Sell "The Nest" private dining experiences (groups of 8+) Book corporate events, celebrations, and cultural gatherings Create bespoke event packages Target minimum 8-12 events per month

Sundowner (Thursday-Saturday, 3pm onwards)

Promote 2-for-1 cocktails and special pricing Build corporate after-work crowd Develop partnerships with local businesses for team socials Create regular customer base through "Cork Street Crew" community

Relationship Building:

Network across Mayfair, Soho, and the City Attend business events and networking functions Build partnerships with corporate account managers, PAs, and decision-makers Develop relationships with concierge services and luxury hotels

Market Presence:

Be visible in the local business community Represent Stork at corporate events Conduct site visits and tastings for potential clients Build strong relationships with local businesses

What You'll Bring

Essential:

Hunter mentality - you're driven by targets and love the chase Proven B2B sales experience (hospitality/events/venue sales preferred) Outstanding communication and presentation skills Natural relationship builder with strong networking abilities Self-motivated with ability to work independently Comfortable with cold calling, door-knocking, and proactive outreach Results-driven with track record of meeting/exceeding targets Knowledge of London's corporate landscape (Mayfair/City/Soho) Full UK right to work

Desirable:

Existing corporate contacts in Central London Experience selling events, private dining, or venue packages CRM experience (we use modern booking systems) Passion for food and hospitality
What We Offer

Salary:

Base Salary:

35,000 per annum, pro rata for part time applicants.

Uncapped Commission:

Realistic OTE of 50,000+ (top performers can exceed this)

Benefits:

30% staff discount on food and beverages Access to exclusive events Flexible working arrangements (office + field sales) Career progression opportunities Central London location (Mayfair)

Working Environment:

Join a passionate team in a sophisticated Mayfair restaurant Represent a unique dining concept Autonomy to build your territory and strategy
Day-to-Day

Your typical week might include:

Monday-Wednesday:

Corporate lunch visits, prospecting calls, client meetings at their offices

Thursday-Friday:

Site visits and tastings for potential clients, networking events, follow-ups

Flexible hours:

Morning meetings with corporate clients, afternoon prospecting, evening event attendance

Regular touchpoints:

Weekly strategy sessions with General Manager

Target tracking:

Daily CRM updates, weekly pipeline reviews, monthly target assessments
You'll have the freedom to manage your own diary, but we expect to see results. This role requires someone who can self-manage, stay motivated, and hustle to hit targets.

About You

You're the person who:

Wakes up thinking about your sales pipeline Gets energised by challenges Builds genuine relationships, not just transactions Can talk confidently to CEOs, PAs, and everyone in between Thrives on commission Isn't afraid to knock on doors, make cold calls, or attend networking events Stays hungry for results
Equal Opportunities

Stork Restaurant is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime
Work Location: In person