Catering Sales and Events Manager - Hilton Motif Seattle

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Hilton Motif Seattle
1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101

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.

• 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.

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.

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:

• Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family.
• Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – you will accrue up to 18 days/144 hours per year
• Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington State’s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then “top this up” to the weekly AB  (Annual Benefit Base Rate).
• Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
• Matching 401(k)
• 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)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift

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…