Hospitality Catering & Events Lead

Hilton

Omaha (NE)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 75,000

Full time

19 hours ago
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Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Catering Manager to lead catered events and deliver memorable guest experiences. You will oversee proposal development, contract negotiations, and client relations, ensuring flawless execution from pre-event to post-event.

This role emphasizes hospitality, integrity, and leadership within a collaborative team. As part of Hilton’s Hotels team, you’ll design menus, coordinate events, and coach staff to maintain exceptional service standards and revenue growth.

Qualifications

  • Passion for hospitality, integrity and teamwork.
  • Experience in planning and executing catered events is a plus.
  • Strong client-facing communication and proposal development skills.

Responsibilities

  • Grow catering market segments: Solicit new client relationships, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to close new business
  • Cultivate client relationships: Maintain strong connections with existing corporate and social accounts to secure repeat business
  • Create exceptional experiences: Design creative menus and catered events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience
  • Oversee event coordination: Manage event documentation and ensure smooth execution across pre-event, event, and post-event phases
  • Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and coach to ensure high-quality service

Skills

Hospitality
Leadership
Client relationships

Job description

Hilton is seeking a Catering Manager to lead catered events and deliver memorable guest experiences. You will oversee proposal development, contract negotiations, and client relations, ensuring flawless execution from pre-event to post-event.

This role emphasizes hospitality, integrity, and leadership within a collaborative team. As part of Hilton’s Hotels team, you’ll design menus, coordinate events, and coach staff to maintain exceptional service standards and revenue growth.

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