Catering Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

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<p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile is searching for their next Catering Manager.  Featuring 455 Suites and 20,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, this location is steps away from Michigan Ave and walking distance to several top Chicago attractions.</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">As 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.</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>What will I be doing?</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">As 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.   </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Selling and influencing both internal and external clients. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary. </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Other duties as necessary based on business needs.  </span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Regular attendance.  </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">The salary range for this position is $68,000–$72,000 per year, depending on prior experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>Sales Incentive Plan </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout</span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>The Benefits </strong></span></p><p class="x_MsoNormal" style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">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.</span></p><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Medical Insurance Coverage Options – for you and your family. Able to enroll after 90 days of employment </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Vision, dental, life and disability insurance</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Mental Health Resources</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you can accrue up to 144 hours of PTO in your first year of employment.</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future. We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay.</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Career growth and development </span><ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;" type="circle"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Team Member Resource Groups</span></li></ul></li></ul><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Recognition and rewards programs</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay</span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Debt-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)</span></li></ul><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Expanded bereavement leave. </span></li><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Adoption Assistance program</span></li></ul><ul style="-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:"Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;" type="disc"><li class="x_MsoNormal" style="font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;font-size:12pt;margin-bottom:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount</span><br> </li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial;">#L1-LV2<br> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year Hospitality related experience at manager level. </span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:</span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)</span><br><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•    Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE)</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">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:</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Quality</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Productivity</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Dependability</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Customer Focus</span></li><li><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Adaptability</span></li></ul><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong>What will it be like to work for Hilton?</strong></span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">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 </span><a href="http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">global brands</span></a><span style="font-family:Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">.  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!</span></p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p><p style="font-family:Arial;"> </p>

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