Sales, Catering and Events Coordinator Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

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!

The Benefits Hilton is proud to support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family
• Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
• Parental leave to support new parents
• Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications
• 401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
• Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

*Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment.

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Waldorf AstoriaAtlanta Buckhead is looking for aSales Catering and Events Coordinatorto join theteam at this gorgeousAtlantaproperty!

Located in one of Atlantas most prestigious neighborhoods this 42-story tower has over 200 rooms (127 guest rooms plus residences) over 10000 square feet of meeting space a lavish 15000 square foot Spa and 3 food and beverage outlets.This includes the 3-meal restaurant bar and in-room dining.

• Classification: Full-Time

• Shift: Primarily Monday - Friday business hours but must have availability to work weekends and/or holidays as needed.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Computer literacy which is not limited to: Microsoft Office Excel and Power point
• Excellent typing and organizational skills
• Must maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Detail oriented a must
• Must possess ability to coordinate with multiple tasks.
• Requires high levels of interaction with all members of staff.
• Strong level of professionalism must be displayed at all times
• Willingness and capacity to learn and apply new systems

These qualifications are desirable:

• Proficiency in Delphi FDC OnQ and Rates & Inventory systems
• Bachelors degree in hospitality business or related field
• Bi-lingual communication a plus but not required.
• Capability to use Excel to generate and interpret data reports on business volume from sales territory and individual sales progress reports.

What I will be doing

As a Sales Catering and Events Coordinator you would be responsible for providing information assisting in the daily operation of the Sales and Catering departments as well as the maintenance of all sales records. This individual will also maintain and update the OnQ and Rate & Inventory (R&I) systems and communicate related information to colleagues. The administrative requirements of this position will not be limited to assisting with administrative needs training client relations and general office projects under the direction of Director of Sales & Marketing.

The Sales & Catering Events Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing and Sales & Catering Director and Managers.

• Prepare files and documents for periodic meetings chaired or attended by the Sales Team
• Prepare and distribute weekly BEO Resume Packets and Daily Reporting
• Ensure all incoming Leads are logged into
• Facilitate Group turn-over process for definite group bookings
• Build and maintain group bookings in Rate & Inventory system as needed
• Build and Manage all booked groups in OnQ Front Office as needed
• Enter and modify individual reservations and group rooming lists in OnQ Front Office
• Ensure banquet checks are received daily
• Ensure banquet checks are accurate in
• Processing necessary accounting forms; including Group Commissions and Deposits including maintaining FastPay system for accuracy
• Complete Amenity forms and coordinate delivery with IRD
• Complete expense reports
• Manage department POs in Smart Spend system and manage PO processes and procedures
• Handle communication with clients on behalf of sales personnel
• Track monthly account production as directed by the Director of Sales and Marketing
• Attend Weekly Ops Group Pickup GRC Review & Resume Meetings
• Attend BEO Meetings
• Handle all necessary third-partyrentals for groups
• Ensure departmental processes and procedures are followed as outlined in the Sales Guidelines
• Assume administrator role
• Assist with clients entertaining
• Assist with site inspections
• Answer telephone calls and handle enquiries professionally
• File correspondence and documents
• Assist Sales Catering and Marketing Teams with Sales & Marketing projects
• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by the DOSM Director of Revenue Management Catering and Events Director and Managers Group Sales Managers and Marketing Manager.

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans