Senior Catering Manager - Conrad Washington DC

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Senior Catering Manager - Conrad Washington DC (HOT0CA18)

Conrad Washington D.C. 950 New York Avenue NW Washington 20001

Are you an empowering leader? Do you enjoy creating experiences with impact? If you have a passion to deliver purposeful service, we invite you to take your career to the next level by joining the team at the boldly designed and stunning Conrad Hotel located in the heart of downtown DC. We are looking for a Senior Catering Manager to be part of this exceptional leadership team!

Named Hilton s Luxury Hotel of the Year for 2022, the Forbes 4-Star hotel has brought a new standard of luxury to DC with 360 rooms, 32,000 square feet of banquet space, and 5 food and beverage outlets, including a signature restaurant, rooftop bar, lobby bar, club lounge, and in-room dining.

In this role, you will report to the Director of Catering. There are no direct reports to this role, but this position will work closely with the Sales Department and other operational departments (F&B, Banquets, Culinary, etc.)

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of catering experience and is humble, responsive and a team player.

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various – must be available to work Monday - Friday, but have flexibility based on events booked in the hotel

Pay Rate: The annual salary range for this role is $70,000-$75,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Medical Insurance Coverage Available - for you and your family

As a Senior Catering Manager, you would be responsible for developing market segments and soliciting new customers to purchase food and beverage and utilize event facilities in the hotel s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Develop market segments and solicit new customer relationships while maintaining existing relationships
• Conduct conferences and external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and secure group and local catering business
• Host and entertain clients and maintain client accounts
• Conduct property tours and participate in trade shows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services
• Negotiate services and prices to maximize revenue and profitability
• Assist the Director in the management of the department, as needed

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
• Customer Focus

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!

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