Senior Catering Manager - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Hilton • San Diego, CA

7h • $85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Senior Catering Manager oversees the planning and execution of catered events, develops business and client relationships, and helps deliver memorable guest experiences. The role solicits new business, creates proposals and negotiates contracts, while maintaining existing corporate and social accounts to encourage repeat business. It also designs menus and events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience, manages event documentation and coordination from pre-event through post-event, and serves as the primary client contact to support smooth execution and resolve issues. The manager communicates client requirements to the team and provides direction, feedback, and coaching to support consistent, high-level service.

Requirements

• At least 2 to 3 years of previous sales, catering, or events experience.
• Strong negotiation skills and high-volume selling experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous Catering or Events Manager experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 110 nights of discounted travel through the Go Hilton travel program, with room rates as low as $40 per night.
• 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.
• Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off.
• Health and welfare benefits, including health plans, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed