Restaurant Sales Coordinator - Hilton Columbus Downtown (Finance)

Bring your talents to the table in a creative, dynamic atmosphere, with teammates that share the same passion for hospitality!We offer amazing benefits such as FREE parking and meals, worldwide travel discounts, paid time off starting on your first day, and much more!

The award-winning Hilton Columbus Downtown is adding a brand-new role. They are looking for a Restaurant Sales Coordinator to book amazing groups/events at 4 of our amazing outlets: FYR Short North, Gallerie Bar & Bistro, Spark, and Stories on High. With this property already receiving top awards within Hilton (ex. 4-time Connie Award Winner and F&B Program of the Year), rated as an AAA 4-Diamond Hotel, and undergone a multi-million dollar expansion , this is an incredible opportunity.

The ideal candidate will have 1+ years sales experience & a proactive selling attitude. This is a great opportunity to showcase what the Hilton Columbus outlets have to offer and book amazing and fun events!

What will I be doing?

As a Restaurant Sales Coordinator, youwould be responsible for soliciting, securing and responding to customer inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage and use of event facilities in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Promote, solicit, and respond to leads by telephone, e-mail or direct conversation with existing clients.
• Solicit and develop new clients for private dining events to be held in hotel restaurants.
• Courteously and timely answer incoming phone calls, respond to e-mails from persons inquiring about rental of rooms and purchase of on-site (hotel) food.
• Prepare proposals, contracts and BEO related to the private event. Calculate and quote prices. Ensure events are properly recorded in DMPE and OpenTable.
• Assists with organizing and conducting pre-shift and department meetings communicating pertinent information to the staff, such as house count and menu changes.
• Manage set up direction with Food & Beverage department. Meet & Greet events.
• Attend BEO meeting and other scheduled meetings to support business operations.
• Submit a weekly sales summary to Director of Rooms and Director of Food & Beverage with account notes.

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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:

• Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
• 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
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Team Member Lunch Daily

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

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.

• Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
• Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
• Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
• Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

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

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!