Catering Coordinator Hilton San Diego Bayfront

A Catering Coordinator is 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 hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Previous experience working in a Coordinator role within a Hotel Sales and Marketing department.
  Must have administrative experience including Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of Delphi

The hourly for this role is $27.45 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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 hotels 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

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

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 - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
• Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline.

In addition we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton

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 global brands. 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!