Catering and Events Coordinator - Signia by Hilton Atlanta

Job description

Join the team at Signia by Hilton Atlanta - where charm and grace welcome the world with 4-star service throughout the 976-room milestone property with over 140,000 sq. ft. in banquet space and 8 unique F&B outlets! We're expanding our Catering team and looking for a Catering Coordinator. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year of experience in hospitality, has knowledge of OnQ and Delphi.fdc, and is well organized.  

Shift pattern: Monday through Friday with flexibility for weekends and holidays as needed. 

Pay rate: $21-$24 per hour

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

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:

·  Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
·  Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount!
·  Maternity and parental leave, including 12 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents and four weeks of paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
·  Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications
·  Flexible shifts and days off
·  Comprehensive Health Insurance coverage for you and your family, including Telemedicine and at-home care
·  Mental health resources including free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
·  401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

As an Coordinator in the Catering and Events department, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting several Catering & Event Managers. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

·  To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals. Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person.
·  Handling phone calls, e-mails and greeting clients for Catering and Events in a professional, courteous manner.
·  Inputting programs in booking systems, managing VIP guest arrangements, and coordinating site visits.
·  Creating and communication of documents including but not limited to BEOs, group resumes, post event reports, menus, diagrams/floor plans.
·  Working with affiliate groups.
·  Assist with clients and deliver on the client’s expectations.
·  Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes.
·  Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution for the client.
·  Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs. 
·  Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
·  Other duties as necessary based on business needs

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!