Catering Sales Executive - Luxury Hotel (Pre-Opening)

Hilton; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Stock purchase program

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton’s Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is seeking an Assistant Director of Catering Sales to help shape the property’s pre-opening success. This role focuses on driving catering revenue for weddings, social events, and large meetings in a luxury hotel setting.

You will collaborate with sales and culinary teams to develop innovative catering strategies, oversight of budgets, and a guest-centric service culture that elevates the guest experience from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering sales and events
• Leadership and team management experience
• Budgeting and forecasting familiarity
• Event planning and hospitality operations knowledge
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic initiatives: Assist in driving innovative catering strategies and continuously refining processes to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences
• Provide hands-on leadership: Assist in leading catering operations, ensuring strong and consistent engagement with internal stakeholders, team members, guests, and suppliers
• Serve as a catering SME: Apply industry expertise and best practices, stay current on event trends, and represent Hilton in professional associations
• Partner in sales support efforts: Assist with the sales process and participate in client site inspections to drive catering business growth and ensure that all catering solutions align with Hilton’s standards
• Support financial management: Assist with overseeing budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation
• Champion company culture: Support a collaborative, high-performing team by embodying Hilton’s values, fostering a guest‑ and team member‑centric environment, and actively engaging with colleagues through meaningful interactions
• Develop and guide talent: Assist in talent development by supporting career growth initiatives, mentoring team members, and maintaining an open‑door policy to foster engagement, resolve conflicts, and ensure a productive work environment

Job description

Hilton’s Signia by Hilton Indianapolis is seeking an Assistant Director of Catering Sales to help shape the property’s pre-opening success. This role focuses on driving catering revenue for weddings, social events, and large meetings in a luxury hotel setting.

You will collaborate with sales and culinary teams to develop innovative catering strategies, oversight of budgets, and a guest-centric service culture that elevates the guest experience from day one.