Job Description

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Task Force Complex Catering and Events Manager, you’re not just overseeing the planning and execution of catered events – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Come join the team at The iconic DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose and Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton as Complex Catering and Events Manager!

At DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose ee are located within minutes of the International Airport, and within 5 miles of downtown and all its attractions. Our property boasts 505 guest rooms and 45,000+ sq. ft. of banquet/meeting spaces.

Juniper Hotel Cupertino, Curio Collection by Hilton has 224 rooms, is less than 20 minutes from Levi's Stadium and San Jose Airport and close to Saratoga’s great wineries. Join us and see why Hilton is ranked the best hospitality brand to work for!

Classification: Temporary - Anticipated employment end date is December 2026 (with possibility to extend)

Sales Incentive

Hilton offers the 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.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Grow catering market segments: Solicit new client relationships, develop proposals, and negotiate contracts to close new business
• Cultivate client relationships: Maintain strong connections with existing corporate and social accounts to secure repeat business
• Create exceptional experiences: Design creative menus and catered events that maximize revenue and elevate the guest experience
• Oversee event coordination: Manage event documentation, facilitate seamless transitions throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of events, and serve as the primary client contact to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience
• Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

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