Catering and Events Manager - Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead is seeking a Catering and Events Manager to join its Catering and Events Team. The property is a 42-story tower with more than 200 rooms, over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, and three food and beverage outlets. The manager oversees event planning and execution, serves as the primary client contact, and helps deliver memorable guest experiences. The role includes managing event documentation and transitions, creating menus and catered events, developing new business, maintaining client relationships, and guiding team performance.

Responsibilities

Manage event documentation and coordinate smooth transitions through pre-event, event, and post-event phases.
Serve as the primary client contact, resolve issues proactively, and ensure successful event execution.
Design creative menus and catered events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience.
Solicit new client relationships, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to secure new business.
Maintain relationships with existing corporate and social accounts to encourage repeat business.
Communicate client requirements, direct team members, and provide feedback and coaching to support consistently high service.

Benefits

Access to 110 nights of discounted hotel travel, with room rates as low as $40 per night through the Go Hilton travel program.
Employee stock purchase program with a 15% discount on Hilton shares.
Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
Caregiving concierge services.
Crisis concierge support.
Free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program for eligible Team Members.
Paid time off.
Health plans, including coverage related to medical, dental, and vision care.
Retirement plans.

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