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Catering Manager - Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Overview

The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is looking for their next Catering Manager to join their team. This hotel offers 595 well-appointed guestrooms and boasts over 37,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including both indoor and outdoor spaces. The highlight of this hotel is the Intracoastal Ballroom, featuring 24-foot-high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows that provide stunning views of the sparkling Intracoastal Waterway. Our ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience and a background in hotel or catering sales, along with a strong understanding of the local catering and wedding market. They will bring a vibrant personality and the ability to build lasting client relationships while contributing to the hotel's sales and revenue growth. Pay Rate:

The role is an hourly position Shift Pattern:

The position typically works office hours 8:30am 5:00pm with flexibility to work all days, weekends and adjust hours based on assigned group conferences and their events on property. The Benefits Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel Parental leave to support new 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* 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount 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 Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, and 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. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for his/her experience. 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. Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations. Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes. Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts. Selling and influencing both internal and external clients. Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution. Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed. Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary. Other duties as necessary based on business needs. Regular attendance.

Qualifications

What are we looking for? Hilton looks for demonstration of its Values: Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now. In addition, we look for the following key attributes: Quality, Productivity, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability. Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time. Leadership - Were 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

Work environment

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! Work location

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina Schedule

Full-time Brand

Hilton Hotels & Resorts Job

Catering and Event Services Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

Management Hospitality / Catering

Industries

Hospitality

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