Catering and Events Manager - Capital Hilton
The is looking for their next Catering and Events Manager!
About Capital Hilton:
The beautiful Capital Hilton, a monumental hotel in the heart of Washington, D.C., is looking for our next talented Catering and Events Manager. This historic hotel offers 30,000 sq ft of event space, perfect for hosting events of all sizes. Located in the nation's capital, this role offers a unique opportunity for an organized, detail-oriented individual to further their hospitality career.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience: Experience in catering and event management.
- Skills: Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage guest requests and team member coordination.
- Qualifications: Proven ability to solicit, secure, and respond to customer inquiries regarding food and beverage services and event facilities.
Shift Pattern: Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pay Rate: $32- $36 per hour - final offer based on experience.
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
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:
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
- Mental Health Resources
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Go Hilton travel discount program
- Supportive parental leave
- Matching 401(k)
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (e.g., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates, and more)
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
**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 a Catering and Events Manager at Capital Hilton, you will be responsible for soliciting, securing, and responding to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage and the use of event facilities. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Soliciting, securing, and responding to customer inquiries regarding food and beverage, event facility rentals, and ancillary services.
- Hosting and entertaining clients, conducting property tours, promoting hotel facilities and services, and drafting contracts.
- Communicating with and providing direction and supervision to team members for the execution of catering events.
- Responding to special guest requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
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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!
