Exciting opportunity in Chicago\! Join our dynamic team at the iconic Palmer House, a Hilton Hotel\. We are seeking a Catering Manager to detail and execute corporate & social events for our beautiful property\. Due to a recent promotion, this role offers a chance to be part of a renowned team dedicated to delivering exceptional event experiences\. **What will I be doing?** As Catering Manager at The Palmer House, you would be responsible for the successful execution of written sales agreement for corporate and social events up to 250 guests\. + Maintains liaison between customer and their representatives and the hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre\-planning and execution of on\-site social event\. + Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, and accurate forecasting\. + Responsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel company\. + Direct and supervise meeting and/or catering logistics to catering and event services managers and other affected departments and team members responsible for event execution\. + Provide guidance to Operation Managers to help ensure events are executed as planned\. + Creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience\. + Prepare and present catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Catering\. + Coordinate with Dir\. of Catering in formal planning for and execution of corporate, weddings and social events at the hotel from 2\- 250 guests\. \#LI\-JW1 **What are we looking for:** + 1 years catering/events experience required + Flexible scheduling is required based on group business + Wedding experience, and knowledge of Kosher and/or Southeast Asian experience is preferred **Pay Rate:** $28\.84 \(based on applicable and specialized experience and location\) **The Benefits\-** Hilton is proud to have an award\-winning workplace culture ranking \#1 Best Company To Work For in the U\.S\. We 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 your pay when you need it through DailyPay \(depending on hotel\) + Uncapped Bonus potential quarterly + Health insurance + Career growth and development + Team Member Resource Groups + Recognition and rewards programs + Go Hilton travel discount program + Best\-in\-Class Paid Time Off \(PTO\) + Supportive parental leave + Employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount + Debt\-free education \(https://newsroom\.hilton\.com/corporate/news/hilton\-announces\-new\-education\-benefit\-through\-partnership\-with\-guild\-education\) : Access to a wide variety of educational credentials \(ex\. college degrees, high school completion, English\-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more\) **Job:** _Catering and Event Services_ **Title:** _Catering Manager \- Palmer House a Hilton Hotel_ **Location:** _null_ **Requisition ID:** _HOT0BP01_ **EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**