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Exciting opportunity in Chicago\! Join our dynamic team at the iconic Palmer House a Hilton Hotel\. We are looking for a Senior Catering Manager to join our team\.

The salary for this role is $72,500 based on applicable specialized experience and location\.

What will I be doing?

As a Senior Catering Manager at The Palmer House, you would be responsible for Responsible for the successful execution of written sales agreement for large scale and complex Social Catering Events over 50 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 Catering 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 significant events at the hotel\.

**The Benefits** – Hilton is proud to 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:

Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family

Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program

Best\-in\-Class Paid Time Off \(PTO\)

Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel

Parental leave to support new parents

Debt\-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education, including: college degrees and professional certifications\*

401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement

Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program \(ESPP\) \- you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount

Career growth and development

Team Member Resource Groups

Recognition and rewards programs

\* Available benefits may vary depending upon property\-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable\.

**Job:** _Catering and Event Services_

**Title:** _Senior Catering Manager \- Palmer House a Hilton Hotel_

**Location:** _null_

**Requisition ID:** _HOT0BMSA_

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