Senior Catering Sales Manager - Hilton Anatole

Hilton; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP (stock purchase)

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton Anatole in Dallas is seeking a Senior Catering Sales Manager to lead our catering team and drive social and local corporate events up to 500 attendees. You’ll grow market segments, cultivate client relationships, design creative menus and oversee seamless event execution from pre-event to post-event.

You’ll report to the Catering leadership, coach the team for high-level service, and enjoy comprehensive benefits and a schedule that supports networking and client meetings.

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, facilitate seamless transitions through pre-event, event, and post-event phases, and serve as the primary client contact for smooth execution and proactive issue resolution
• Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and coach to ensure high-level service

Job description

Job Identification: 229886

Job Category: Catering and Event Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Property Name Hilton Anatole

The iconic Hilton Anatole is looking for a Senior Catering Sales Manager to join its incredible Catering team!

With 1,606 guest rooms, 600,000+ square feet of event space, and a $155 million renovation underway, this is an exciting time to join the property and sell social and local corporate events of up to 500 attendees.

Salaried base + opportunity for quarterly bonus incentive

Schedule : Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:30pm, with some flexibility for networking and client meetings

On Site Benefits: Complimentary team member parking, complimentary lunch daily, and discounted access to onsite fitness center

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Senior Catering Manager , you're not just overseeing the planning and execution of catered events – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• 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, facilitate seamless transitions throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience

• Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

• Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

• Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

• Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and loved ones

• Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

• Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

• Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

• Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests - we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the Worlds Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career - and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay - we're a great place to work.