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.

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What will I be doing?

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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.

\n\nMaintains 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.\nMaximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, and accurate forecasting.\nResponsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel company.\nDirect and supervise meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution.\nProvide guidance to Operation Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned. \nCreatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.\nPrepare and present catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering.\nCoordinate with Dir. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of corporate, weddings and social events at the hotel from 2- 250 guests.\n\n

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What are we looking for: 

\n\n1 + years catering/events experience required\nFlexible scheduling is required based on group business \nWedding experience, and knowledge of Kosher and/or Southeast Asian experience is preferred  \n\n

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

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The Benefits- Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

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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: 

\n\nAccess to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (depending on hotel) \nUncapped Bonus potential quarterly \nHealth insurance \nCareer growth and development \nTeam Member Resource Groups\nRecognition and rewards programs\nGo Hilton travel discount program \nBest-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  \nSupportive parental leave\nEmployee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount\nDebt-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)\n