Catering Sales and Event Manager - Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection

Position: Catering Sales and Event Manager - Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton
Be part of the first Hilton corporate managed hotel on Kaua'i  Hale Hōkūala Kaua'i, Curio Collection by Hilton is set to open Fall 2026 and is seeking a Catering Sales and Event Manager to join the opening team

This is a rare opportunity to work on a new build, support a 210 room Curio Collection hotel, and help bring an incredible resort to life  Centrally located near the airport and shopping centers, this role offers both career growth and an unforgettable setting

** What will I be doing?*
* As Catering Sales and Event 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 his/her experience

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

-  To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals

-  Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person

-  Create and maintain relationships with clients to set and meet client expectations and deliver on those expectations

-  Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, systems, and processes

-  Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others while handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts

-  Selling and influencing both internal and external clients

-  Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution

-  Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs, providing direction and guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed

-  Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary

-  Other duties as necessary based on business needs

-  Regular attendance

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The salary range for this role is $80,000 $ 85,000 base and is based on experience  opportunity for quarterly bonus incentive

** What are we looking for?*
* To fulfill this role successfully, you should demonstrate the following minimum qualifications:

- Minimum of 2 years of hotel catering and events experience

- Hotel Catering sales management experience strongly preferred

- Experience with Delphi FDC preferred

- Hawai'i market knowledge highly preferred

** The Benefits*
* + 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
+ Medical Insurance Coverage Options - for you and your family  Able to enroll after 90 days of employment
+ Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
+ Mental Health Resources
+ Best in Class Paid Time Off  PTO
+ Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
+ Participating in the 401 k  Plan and company match is the perfect way to save for the future  We match 100% of every dollar eligible TMs contribute up to 3% of pay, plus 50% of every dollar contributed on the next 2% of pay
+ Career growth and development

- Team Member Resource Groups

+ Recognition and rewards programs
+ Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay
+ 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
+ Inclusive family building and fertility benefits
+ Expanded bereavement leave
+ Adoption Assistance program
+ Employee stock purchase program  ESPP    purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
+ Complimentary Team Member Lunch
+ Complimentary parking

** Catering and Events 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

** Job:
** _Catering and Event Services_

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* Title:

** _Catering Sales and Event Manager   Hale Hokuala Kauai, Curio Collection by Hilton_

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** Requisition :
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** EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans**