Catering Sales and Events Manager - Hilton Motif Seattle

The Hilton Motif Seattle is looking for its next Catering Sales and Events Manager to join their dynamic team!

Located downtown near Pike Place Market, The Space Needle and the Bainbridge Island Ferry! Here you will find an award-winning culture that our Team Members love being a part of. From a friendly workplace to competitive health benefits along with career growth opportunities, our Go Hilton travel discount program, and complimentary meal while on shift we know that you will love being a part of a team that was ranked #1 on Great Places to Work and on Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces list!

The team is looking for an energetic and results-driven Catering Sales and Event Manager with strong multitasking skills. This role involves actively prospecting new business, responding to inquiries, and managing the full lifecycle of catering events—from initial detailing to on-site servicing. Responsibilities include preparing Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), drafting contracts, and overseeing billing to ensure a seamless client experience.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess :

• At least one year of catering sales experience required and Hotel operations is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams is essential.
• Experience working with Delphi, Amadeus, or comparable sales and catering management systems.

The salary range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00 per hour + bonus incentives and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

Sales Incentive

Hilton offers a best-in market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout.

The Benefits – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including :

What will I be doing?

As Catering Sales & Events Manager, you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, and negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Fostering all internal customer relationships to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events. Directs event logistics to affected departments and team members responsible for event execution. Serve as the primary contact and is responsible for their experience.

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values :

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes :

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!