Catering Manager - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

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

Job summary

Exciting opportunity for a Catering Manager at Palmer House Hilton in Chicago. This role involves executing corporate and social events, enhancing guest satisfaction through effective management and planning. Join a renowned team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to DailyPay

Uncapped Bonus Potential

Health Insurance

Career Growth and Development

Go Hilton Travel Discount Program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Debt-Free Education Programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years catering/events experience required.
• Flexible scheduling based on group business.
• Wedding knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute sales agreements for events up to 250 guests.
• Maximize revenues and control expenses through negotiation.
• Supervise catering logistics and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Catering Events Management

Negotiation Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Job description

Catering Manager - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

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Exciting opportunity in Chicago! Join our dynamic team at the iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. We are seeking a Catering Manager to detail and execute corporate & social events for our beautiful property. Due to a recent promotion, this role offers a chance to be part of a renowned team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences.

What will I be doing?

As Catering Manager at The Palmer House, you would be responsible for the successful execution of written sales agreement for corporate and social events up to 250 guests.

• Maintains liaison between customer and their representatives and the hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre-planning and execution of on-site social event.
• Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, and accurate forecasting.
• Responsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel company.
• Direct and supervise meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution.
• Provide guidance to Operation Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned.
• Creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.
• Prepare and present catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering.
• Coordinate with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of corporate, weddings and social events at the hotel from 2- 250 guests.
  
  
  

What are we looking for:

• 1 + years catering/events experience required
• Flexible scheduling is required based on group business
• Wedding experience, and knowledge of Kosher and/or Southeast Asian experience is preferred
  
  
  

Pay Rate: $28.84 (based on applicable and specialized experience and location)

The Benefits- Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (depending on hotel)
• Uncapped Bonus potential quarterly
• Health insurance
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Supportive parental leave
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
  
  
  

Work Locations

The Palmer House Hilton

Schedule

Full-time

Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts

Job

Catering and Event Services

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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