Catering Manager - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned team at Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, as a Catering Manager. You will coordinate corporate and social events, ensuring exceptional execution and customer satisfaction. This role offers a great opportunity for those with event planning experience, flexible scheduling, and a passion for creative menu design.

Benefits

Access to daily pay options

Health insurance

Career development opportunities

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

Travel discounts through Go Hilton

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Parental leave support

Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount

Access to educational programs and credentials

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of catering or event planning experience.
• Flexible scheduling based on group business needs.
• Experience with weddings and knowledge of Kosher or Southeast Asian cuisines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of events with up to 250 guests.
• Coordinate between customers and hotel departments during event planning.
• Design menus and events creatively to enhance revenue.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Event planning

Negotiation

Revenue management

Job description

Job Description - Catering Manager - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel (HOT0BP01)

Job Number:

HOT0BP01

Work Location

The Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, 60603

Join our dynamic team at the iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel, in Chicago. We are seeking a Catering Manager to coordinate and execute corporate and social events for our property. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be part of a renowned team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the execution of written sales agreements for events with up to 250 guests.
• Coordinate between customers and hotel departments during event planning and execution.
• Maximize revenue and control costs through negotiation and accurate forecasting.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty through successful event execution.
• Supervise catering logistics and coordinate with relevant departments and team members.
• Guide Operations Managers to ensure events are executed as planned.
• Design menus and events creatively to enhance revenue and guest experience.
• Prepare and present catering forecasts and reports to the Director of Catering.
• Plan and execute corporate, wedding, and social events from 2 to 250 guests in collaboration with the Director of Catering.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of catering or event planning experience.
• Flexible scheduling based on group business needs.
• Experience with weddings and knowledge of Kosher or Southeast Asian cuisines preferred.

Compensation:

$28.84 per hour, depending on experience and location.

Benefits:

• Access to daily pay options
• Health insurance
• Career development opportunities
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Travel discounts through Go Hilton
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Parental leave support
• Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
• Access to various educational programs and credentials