Job Description

Hakkasan Group, home to the internationally acclaimed restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha, is seeking an accomplished Head of Event Sales to lead the event sales function across our London restaurants.

This is a senior and highly visible role for a strategic, commercially minded leader with a deep understanding of the London hospitality scene. You’ll inspire and guide a talented team, develop key partnerships, and work closely with restaurant management to deliver world-class guest experiences that reflect the reputation and style of our brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the event sales team, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
• Partner with restaurant management teams to align event delivery, operations and commercial objectives.
• Build and maintain strong corporate, agency and brand relationships, while using your established industry network to identify new opportunities.
• Actively engage with London businesses, concierge partners and the wider hospitality community to elevate awareness and drive new business.
• Oversee all group dining and private event activity, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional service standards.
• Collaborate with Marketing, General Managers and Operations to create a dynamic Events & Experiences Calendar.
• Provide commercial insights, reporting and strategy recommendations to senior leadership.

About You

• Proven experience in event sales leadership within a high-end restaurant, hotel or luxury hospitality group.
• A confident leader, capable of inspiring and developing an established, high-performing team.
• Strong existing connections across corporate, agency and hospitality sectors – and the confidence to build new ones.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Commercially astute, organised and hands-on, with a passion for delivering memorable experiences.

Benefits

• Dine & Delight: 50% off food and beverage across all our restaurants – including takeaway – to enjoy the Hakkasan and Yauatcha experience anytime.
• We’ve Got You Covered: Confidential support through our Employee Assistance Programme, plus medical insurance, life assurance, and enhanced parental leave.
• Birthday Bonanza: An extra paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you.
• Share the Experience: Refer talented friends and earn up to £750 through our Refer a Friend scheme.
• Moments That Matter: Gifts for Christmas, Chinese New Year, birthdays and long service to celebrate life’s key moments.
• Grow With Us: From WSET certifications to apprenticeships and development courses, we invest in your growth.
• Giving Back: Join initiatives supporting charities, sustainability and our local communities.
• Time to Recharge: 28 days’ holiday, increasing with service, plus a performance-based bonus recognising your contribution and impact.

Join Hakkasan Group and play a key role in shaping the next chapter for London’s most iconic dining destinations.

ABOUT TAO GROUP HOSPITALITY
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. The company operates branded locations across the globe, featuring a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors. With over 25 years of industry experience, Tao Group Hospitality consistently sets the bar for guest experiences by delivering unforgettable entertainment with innovation and creativity at the core. The company strives to exceed expectations and continually reinvent the future of hospitality through its owned operations as well as joint venture and managed properties.