Sales & Catering Manager

At Embassy Suites-Chicago North Shore-Deerfield and Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

Here is what we are committed to providing you with:

• Highly competitive wages
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• Flexible scheduling to allow you to focus on what is important to you
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America, and Hilton-branded properties worldwide for you & your family members
• Opportunity to grow with us
• A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team

Here is what you will be doing each day:

As our Sales and Catering Manager, you'll be the go-to person for group bookings and creating exceptional catering experiences for our clients. You'll meet and greet clients, conduct property tours, and tailor catering solutions to meet their needs. You'll handle everything from negotiating group rooms pricing, planning menus, and coordinating events with our chef and operations staff. You'll stay ahead of industry trends and promote our hotel and competitive catering services. Building strong relationships with clients and meeting planners, you'll showcase our hotel facilities and services through property tours and site inspections. Plus, you'll lead pre-arrival and pre-event meetings to ensure everything goes off without a hitch. You'll also perform any other duties assigned.

What is required?

• 3-5 years of hotel sales and/or catering management experience
• Know your way around electronic sales systems like Delphi FDC
• Industry knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay organized and multitask
• Goal-oriented and a team player

What is preferred?

• Hilton experience

Our differences are what make us great:

At Embassy Suites-Chicago North Shore-Deerfield and Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That's why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talents to strengthen our culture.

Team Player - Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help