Hilton Short Hills

Catering and Events Manager - DoubleTree by Hilton Alana Waikiki Beach

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Career growth and development
free meal on shift
Discounted hotel room stays
Short-term incentive plan
Medical insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan

Job Description

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana Waikiki Beach is a renowned full-service hotel located at the edge of Waikiki in Honolulu, Hawaii, just within a mile of the iconic Waikiki Beach, the Royal Hawaiian Center, and the Ala Moana Center. This prime location makes the hotel a favorite destination for both leisure and business travelers who seek comfort, convenience, and the authentic Aloha spirit throughout their stay. As a part of the Hilton brand, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana Waikiki Beach boasts a reputation for exceptional service, hospitality, and operational excellence, aligning with Hilton's global mission to deliver outstanding guest experiences... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum two years of relevant hospitality experience
  • Proficiency with hotel property management systems
  • Excellent negotiation and closing skills
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously
  • Demonstrated customer service excellence
  • Availability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of hospitality related experience at manager level
  • Knowledge of hotel property management systems such as Delphi.fdc
  • Preferred hotel sales or catering experience
  • Sales experience in private events or country clubs is a plus
  • Strong negotiation and sales skills
  • Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Job Duties

  • Solicit and respond to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage, meeting space, and ancillary services from the hotel
  • Searching for new business opportunities, qualifying leads, and soliciting potential clients
  • Proposal and agreement negotiation, creation, and execution for meeting rooms, services and food and beverage
  • Develop strategies to meet or exceed established goals
  • Maximize revenues and control expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services and accurate forecasting
  • Creates banquet event orders, banquet checks, diagrams, estimates, and all other appropriate documentation to ensure logistics are planned properly
  • Ring banquet checks, collecting deposits, payments, and balancing client accounts

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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