**Sr. Catering & Events Manager - Hilton Chicago**

location Chicago, Illinois, United States category Hotel Hilton Chicago and Towers Full-time HOT0833U Posted: Feb 12th 2022 A **Senior Catering and Events Manager** **at Hilton Chicago** is responsible for developing market segments, selling to affiliate groups and executing events with food and beverage and event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. This is a rare opportunity **to sell and execute Catering events** at a legendary property. It's a seller's dream with over 230,000 square feet of fabulous event space - the most of any hotel in Chicago! We are located overlooking Lake Michigan and Grant Park and close to McCormick Place.

The ideal candidate will have 3 plus years of Catering Sales and Execution experience, a positive can-do attitude, passion for service and creativity with superior written and verbal communication skills. We are a fun, collaborative Team looking for a self-motivated person to join us and grow their career with Hilton**. Come, join our TEAM!**

**Requirements:**

**3 years of Catering Sales and Events execution experience**

**2 years of similar sized, large hotel experience**

**Excellent communication skills**

**Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook**

**Experience with executing events in spaces of 100K square feet of more**

**Assets:**

**Hilton experience**

**Delphi/FDC experience**

**Event Execution experience**

You would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

* Represent the hotel through preparing proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate, and close catering business.

* Meet with and entertain customers, conduct property tours, participate in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals.

* Utilize discretion and authority to negotiate contracts to maximize revenue and profitability with customers and vendors.

* Manage all aspects of the customer relationship including responding to customer inquiries, drafting proposals and contracts.

* Organizing arrangements for social and corporate events including the set-up and execution.

* Direct and collaborate logistics to all other affected departments and team members also responsible for event execution.

* Provide consultation to customers to ensure we create unforgettable experiences within budget.

* Creatively design and detail menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.

* Coordinate with Dir. of Catering for planning and execution of significant events at the hotel.

* Prepare and present catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering.

* Manage room block pick up, cut off dates and attrition for affiliate group blocks

One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. Hilton remains an innovative, forward-thinking hospitality leader by offering best-in-class products, services, and amenities to ensure that every guest feels cared for, valued and respected. From inaugural balls and international award galas to business events and personal moments, Hilton is where the world makes history, closes the deal, toasts special occasions, and gets away from it all.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts is one of Hilton Worldwide's ten market-leading brands. For more information visit www.hiltonworldwide.com.

If you understand the importance of upholding a brand's reputation and what it takes to provide a globally recognized hospitality experience, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a Team Member with Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

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