Senior Catering Manager

Description

A Senior Catering Manager at the Capital Hilton is responsible for developing market segments and soliciting new customers to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

The Capital Hilton is an historic hotel in the heart of the nation's capital less than a mile from McPherson Sq metro station.  The National Mall , Georgetown and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum are within two miles. We offer comfortable room and suite accommodations,  two restaurants and extensive event space.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Catering Manager, you will specifically be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop market segments and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships
• Conduct conferences and external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and secure group and local catering business
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
• Conduct property tours and participate in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services
• Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability
• Assist the Director in the management of the department, as needed

Required

1-2 years Catering Sales or Senior Catering Sales experience in hotel or related venue experience

Preferred

Delphi FDC

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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:

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!