Catering and Events Administrative Assistant – Hilton Minneapolis (Finance)

You ready to start your career within hotel and catering/events? The Hilton Minneapolis is in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, directly connected by covered skyways to the Minneapolis Convention Center is adding to their team! They are looking for a Catering & Events Coordinator to join their team! This is a great entry level role to grow your career with hotels and with catering and events!

As a Coordinator in the Catering and Events department, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting several Catering & Event Managers.

The role is Monday - Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm

Pay Rate: $20 per/hour

What will I be doing?

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.
• Handling phone calls, e-mails and greeting clients for Catering and Events in a professional, courteous manner.
• Inputting programs in booking systems, managing VIP guest arrangements, and coordinating site visits.
• Creating and communication of documents including but not limited to BEOs, group resumes, post event reports, menus, diagrams/floor plans.
• Working with affiliate groups.
• Assist with clients and deliver on the client's expectations.
• Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes.
• Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution for the client.
• Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs.
• Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.
• Other duties as necessary based on business needs
• Regular attendance

When you join the Hilton family, you'll enjoy outstanding career opportunities and exceptional benefits that can enhance all aspects of your life:

What we offer:

• Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay (Based on hotel)
• Choose from multiple health care coverage options at 90 days
• Discounted parking
• Complimentary Team Member meals
• 401(k) plan and company match
• Hilton stock purchase plan
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits
• Expanded bereavement leave
• Adoption Assistance program
• Supportiveparental leave
• Mental wellbeing support
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount

• 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)

*Please note, benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.