Catering Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile

Sales Incentive Plan . Able to enroll after 90 days of employment . 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. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards. To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals. Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person. Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations. Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes. Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts. Selling and influencing both internal and external clients. Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution. Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed. Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary. Other duties as necessary based on business needs. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more). Minimum Years of Experience: one (1) year Hospitality related experience at manager level. Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc). Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE). Quality. Dependability. Customer Focus. Adaptability.