Full-Time
The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for its next Catering Event Manager to join their dynamic team!
Located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, this stylish boutique hotel is nestled between Pike Place Market and Union Street and is surrounded by the city's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment venues, museums and attractions. This sleek urban style hotel features amenities including a vibrant award-winning restaurant offering an extensive outdoor patio with sweeping city views, over 22,000 square feet of meeting space, and 319 newly redesigned rooms.
Come join the Hilton Motif Team, where you will find an award-winning culture that our Team Members love being a part of. From a friendly workplace to competitive health benefits along with career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program and complimentary meals while on shift. We know that you will love being a part of the Hilton Motif Seattle team!
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What will I be doing?
As Catering Events Manager you are responsible for the negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. As C&E Manager you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his/her experience.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
What are we looking for?
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Other Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $31.75 - $32.25 per hour bonus incentives and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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We’re located downtown, off the I-5. The Seattle Aquarium, Pike Place Market, and the Seattle Art Museum are within a half mile. The Space Needle, Bainbridge Island Ferry, and the Seattle Great Wheel are each one mile away. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is 20 minutes from us. We offer rooftop dining, a fitness center, and event space.