Senior Catering Manager

Stay inspired by joining the stunning Conrad hotel located in the heart of urban DC as the Senior Catering Manager!

This stylish and sophisticated 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.

The ideal candidate will be an incredible leader with the ability to drive business forward through innovation and elevated service. In this role, you will sell the contemporary and diverse meeting spaces such as two pillar-free ballrooms with 17-foot ceilings, three conference rooms, a hospitality suite, a wraparound pre-function area, and the rooftop boasting city and Capitol views. The Grand Ballroom sits at 7,626 square feet and the Conservatory Ballroom at 3,300 square feet.

For more information on the hotel, please visit their website Conrad Washington DC

What will I be doing?

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

What are we looking for?

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.
• https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0BQET/Senior-Catering-Manager-Conrad-Washington-DC