Catering Coordinator

JOB DESCRIPTION

Join us in Orange County, California and live in one of the nation’s top vacation destinations with year-round sunshine, picturesque beaches, premiere attractions and a lively dining and arts scene.

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is looking for a Full-Time Catering Coordinator to join the Catering and Events Team!

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California’s surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle.

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets. This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and IRD.

Classification: Full-Time

Shift: Various – must be available to weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Rate: The pay rate for this role is $26.50 per hour and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

What will I be doing?

As a Catering Coordinator, you would be responsible for soliciting, securing, coordinating and responding to inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage and use of event facilities for small local and group catered events 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:

Solicit, secure, coordinate and respond to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage, rental of event facilities and purchase of ancillary services from the hotel for groups and meetings of 50 or fewer guests with 10 or fewer guest room nights

• Host and entertain clients, conduct property tours, draft contracts and promote facilities and services
• Communicate with and provide direction and supervision to team members to execute catering events
• Generate contracts and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and support daily distribution of BEOs, reader boards and change logs
• Work with Department Secretaries/Administrative Assistants in maintaining the file room and the proper stocking of Catering Marketing Collateral
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests and resolve issues in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

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.
• https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CBUN/Catering-Coordinator-Full-Time-Waldorf-Astoria-Monarch-Beach-Resort