Catering Manager - Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

The beautiful Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport is ideally located just minutes from Newport Beach, South Coast Plaza, and Irvine Spectrum. This Hilton corporate-managed hotel features 306 guest rooms and 25,274 square feet of meeting and event space, making it an exciting destination for both corporate and social gatherings.

Due to an internal relocation, the property is seeking an experienced Catering Manager to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of local catering business, build strong client relationships, and sell and service a diverse range of corporate and social events at a premier Orange County property.

Full Time on Property based role - Flexible scheduling based on client/events

Hourly Pay: $26-75-$33.44 per/hour based on experience plus opportunity for quarterly bonus incentive

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 Catering 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.

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.