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The F&B Group Sales Assistant Manager is responsible for driving topline revenue and profitable growth across group dining, social events, weddings, and corporate functions within Restaurants and Bars. This role owns the full sales lifecycle, from proactive business development and pipeline management to contracting, forecasting, and post event analysis, while partnering closely with Culinary, Operations (F&B & Rooms), Finance, and PR & Marketing to deliver seamless guest experiences. Success in this role is measured through revenue achievement versus budget, conversion performance, space and date optimization, guest satisfaction, repeat business, forecasting accuracy, and compliance with brand and operational standards.
Job Responsibility:
Own and actively manage a defined F&B group sales portfolio including corporate, social, weddings, travel trade, and wholesale segments
Proactively prospect, qualify, and convert new group dining and event opportunities, ensuring a healthy pipeline that supports budgeted revenue targets
Develop and execute account plans for key clients and market segments to maximize repeat business and long-term revenue
Optimize pricing, minimum spends, menu selection, and concessions in collaboration with F&B leadership to maximize contribution margin and yield
Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities within outlets, including shoulder date strategies and non-traditional event usage
Partner with Culinary and Operations teams to design menus, manage costing, and create upsell opportunities that enhance both guest experience and profitability
Lead the sales process for each event through to handover process, ensuring all event specifications, timelines, risks, and special requirements are clearly documented and communicated
Maintain outlet space calendars and protect high demand dates through disciplined space and date management in collaboration with outlet leadership
Ensure all contracts, BEOs, cut off dates, attrition terms, and billing instructions are accurate, compliant, and enforced
Conduct site inspections/tastings, prepare proposals, and tailor value-add inclusions aligned to guest needs
Drive post-event debriefs, manage escalations, and capture feedback for continuous improvement
Deliver accurate weekly/monthly forecasts based on the pipeline and leads
Ensure compliance with brand standards, food safety (HACCP), alcohol service regulations, and contracting policies
Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline with a minimum coverage ratio aligned to budget targets
Track and actively manage lead response times, conversion ratios (lead to definite and definite to actual), and lost business with documented reason codes
Deliver accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly revenue forecasts within defined variance thresholds
Monitor pacing, demand patterns, and market trends to proactively adjust sales strategies and pricing recommendations
Requirements:
3–5 years' experience in hotel group sales, events, or F&B sales with direct revenue accountability
Proven success managing corporate and social group segments and closing multi-function events
Strong understanding of F&B operations, menu engineering, costing, and space management
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Diploma or degree in Hospitality, Food & Beverage, or a related field
Availability to work evenings, weekends, and attend client events as required
Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in English language
Must be able to speak, read, and write Bahasa Malaysia
Must have the right to work in Malaysia
What we offer:
Competitive salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent training and development opportunities
Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts