Senior Catering Manager - Embassy Suites by Hilton DC Convention Center

Hilton•Washington, DC

30d•$30 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You. Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. As a Senior Catering Manager, you’re not just overseeing the planning and execution of catered events, you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make every guest stay exceptional. This position requires a tenured hospitality professional with demonstrated Hotel Group & Catering Sales Manager experience and a proven history of success driving group and catering revenue in a full-service hotel environment. We support the mental and physical well-being of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Requirements

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality.
Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing.
Inspiring others through Leadership.
A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes.
A sense of Ownership and accountability.
A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.
Demonstrated Hotel Group & Catering Sales Manager experience.
Proven history of success driving group and catering revenue in a full-service hotel environment.

Responsibilities

Grow catering market segments: Solicit new client relationships, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to close new business
Cultivate client relationships: Maintain strong connections with existing corporate and social accounts to secure repeat business
Create exceptional experiences: Design creative menus and catered events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience
Oversee event coordination: Manage event documentation, facilitate seamless transitions throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience
Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service

Benefits

Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Mental Health Resources
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel discount program
Supportive parental leave
Matching 401(k)
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
Debt-free education
Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates, and more)
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most
Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered
Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next