Catering Manager - Palmer House a Hilton Hotel

Job description

Exciting opportunity in Chicago! Join our dynamic team at the iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel. We are seeking a Catering Manager to detail and execute corporate & social events for our beautiful property. Due to a recent promotion, this role offers a chance to be part of a renowned team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences.

What will I be doing?

As Catering Manager at The Palmer House, you would be responsible for the successful execution of written sales agreement for corporate and social events up to 250 guests.

·  Maintains liaison between customer and their representatives and the hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre-planning and execution of on-site social event.
·  Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, and accurate forecasting.
·  Responsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel company.
·  Direct and supervise meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution.
·  Provide guidance to Operation Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned. 
·  Creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.
·  Prepare and present catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering.
·  Coordinate with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of corporate, weddings and social events at the hotel from 2- 250 guests.

 

What are we looking for: 

·  1 + years catering/events experience required
·  Flexible scheduling is required based on group business 
·  Wedding experience, and knowledge of Kosher and/or Southeast Asian experience is preferred  

Pay Rate: $28.84 (based on applicable and specialized experience and location) 

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 such as: 

·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (depending on hotel) 
·  Uncapped Bonus potential quarterly 
·  Health insurance 
·  Career growth and development 
·  Team Member Resource Groups
·  Recognition and rewards programs
·  Go Hilton travel discount program 
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
·  Supportive parental leave
·  Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
·  Debt-free education : Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)