Hilton Worldwide, Inc.
Catering Sales and Events Manager - Hilton Motif Seattle
Hilton Worldwide, Inc., Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Job Description
Catering Sales and Events Manager - Hilton Motif Seattle (HOT0C7ZA)
Work Locations Hilton Motif Seattle, 1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, 98101
The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for its next Catering Sales and Events Manager to join their dynamic team!
Located downtown near Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the Bainbridge Island Ferry, this role offers an award‑winning culture, competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities, a Go Hilton travel discount program, and complimentary meals while on shift. Hilton was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list.
The team is looking for an energetic and results‑driven Catering Sales and Events Manager with strong multitasking skills. This role involves actively prospecting new business, responding to inquiries, and managing the full lifecycle of catering events—from initial detailing to on‑site servicing. Responsibilities include preparing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), drafting contracts, and overseeing billing to ensure a seamless client experience.
Key Qualifications
At least one year of catering sales experience, preferably within hotel operations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience with Delphi, Amadeus, or comparable sales and catering management systems.
The salary range for this position is $30.00 – $32.00 per hour plus bonus incentives, based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
Benefits
– Hilton offers a best‑in‑market Short‑Term Incentive Plan (SIP) to Sales, Catering & Events teams. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus‑eligible earnings and multiple individually weighted objectives. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave; a 100–night Go Hilton travel discount program; a 401(k) matching program; educational opportunities; career growth programs; resource groups; recognition and reward programs; and an employee stock purchase program (ESPP) at a 15% discount.
What you will be doing As Catering Sales & Events Manager, you will develop market segments, solicit new customer relationships, and negotiate business through proposals and contracts to close business. You will creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and experience, maintain existing corporate and social accounts, foster internal client relationships, direct event logistics, and serve as the primary contact throughout pre‑event, event, and post‑event phases.
Essential functions include:
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing duties by developing plans and goals.
Timely communication with internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents, or in person.
Creating and maintaining client relationships to meet expectations and deliver on them.
Demonstrating knowledge of job systems, products, and processes.
Resolving conflicts, negotiating, and handling complaints and grievances.
Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
Making decisions and solving problems by analyzing and evaluating issues to determine the best solution.
Ensuring high‑quality service by communicating, assisting others, and providing feedback and coaching.
Participating in customer site inspections and assisting with the sales process as needed.
Performing other duties as needed based on business needs.
What we look for We value demonstration of Hilton’s core values: Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a sense of urgency (Now). We also look for key attributes such as Quality, Productivity, and Customer Focus.
What it’ll be like to work for Hilton Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, offering opportunities across luxury, full‑service, resort, and mid‑priced hotels worldwide. We are dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. The vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" guides our team to create remarkable experiences every day.
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Work Locations Hilton Motif Seattle, 1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, 98101
The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for its next Catering Sales and Events Manager to join their dynamic team!
Located downtown near Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the Bainbridge Island Ferry, this role offers an award‑winning culture, competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities, a Go Hilton travel discount program, and complimentary meals while on shift. Hilton was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list.
The team is looking for an energetic and results‑driven Catering Sales and Events Manager with strong multitasking skills. This role involves actively prospecting new business, responding to inquiries, and managing the full lifecycle of catering events—from initial detailing to on‑site servicing. Responsibilities include preparing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), drafting contracts, and overseeing billing to ensure a seamless client experience.
Key Qualifications
At least one year of catering sales experience, preferably within hotel operations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Experience with Delphi, Amadeus, or comparable sales and catering management systems.
The salary range for this position is $30.00 – $32.00 per hour plus bonus incentives, based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
Benefits
– Hilton offers a best‑in‑market Short‑Term Incentive Plan (SIP) to Sales, Catering & Events teams. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus‑eligible earnings and multiple individually weighted objectives. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance; paid time off; parental leave; a 100–night Go Hilton travel discount program; a 401(k) matching program; educational opportunities; career growth programs; resource groups; recognition and reward programs; and an employee stock purchase program (ESPP) at a 15% discount.
What you will be doing As Catering Sales & Events Manager, you will develop market segments, solicit new customer relationships, and negotiate business through proposals and contracts to close business. You will creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and experience, maintain existing corporate and social accounts, foster internal client relationships, direct event logistics, and serve as the primary contact throughout pre‑event, event, and post‑event phases.
Essential functions include:
Organizing, planning, and prioritizing duties by developing plans and goals.
Timely communication with internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents, or in person.
Creating and maintaining client relationships to meet expectations and deliver on them.
Demonstrating knowledge of job systems, products, and processes.
Resolving conflicts, negotiating, and handling complaints and grievances.
Selling and influencing both internal and external clients.
Making decisions and solving problems by analyzing and evaluating issues to determine the best solution.
Ensuring high‑quality service by communicating, assisting others, and providing feedback and coaching.
Participating in customer site inspections and assisting with the sales process as needed.
Performing other duties as needed based on business needs.
What we look for We value demonstration of Hilton’s core values: Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, and a sense of urgency (Now). We also look for key attributes such as Quality, Productivity, and Customer Focus.
What it’ll be like to work for Hilton Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, offering opportunities across luxury, full‑service, resort, and mid‑priced hotels worldwide. We are dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. The vision to "fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" guides our team to create remarkable experiences every day.
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