Sales Catering & Events Manager - Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Sales Catering And Events Manager

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is Hilton's luxury brand of iconic hotels committed to personal service and culinary excellence in landmark locations around the world. Each property delivers unforgettable experiences and offers a strong sense of arrival with impressive public spaces worthy of hosting history. Guests can expect True Waldorf Service from the moment they reserve their stay to the moment they leave the property doorstep.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi made a wow debut in 2019 and is already recognized as one of the finest resorts in the world. Sprawled across three islands, the resort is one of the most sizable in the Maldives. It boasts the country's largest spa, extensive recreation facilities and it's the Maldives resort with the most culinary choices (an impressive 11 specialty cuisine dining options). Besides its 118 luxurious villas, the resort is also home to an exclusive offering: a private island, the largest in the country which is to be rented out in its entirety.

Once you get a glimpse of this one of its kind resort, you know you arrived in sun-soaked paradise. Luxurious villas act as vast private indoor-outdoor playgrounds, each featuring its own private pool. Everywhere you look, from the standalone villa bathtub to the glass-bottomed floors in the spa's treatment pavilions, the azure water steals the show.

Are you ready to join our talented and dedicated team at Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi and take your career to new heights?

What Will I Be Doing?

The Sales Catering And Events Manager is a pivotal role responsible for driving revenue through the sale and coordination of catering and event services. This individual will proactively generate new business, build strong client relationships, and meticulously manage events from the initial inquiry through to post-event follow-up. The ideal candidate is a creative problem-solver with a passion for hospitality and a proven track record in sales and event execution.

What Are We Looking For?

The Sales Catering & Events Manager for Waldorf Astoria Maldives is always working towards achieving the hotel's Food & Beverage performance objectives and maximizing profitability. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:

• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service.
• Solid Food & Beverage experience within a luxury setting.
• Excellent communication skills, effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills.
• Commercial F&B acumen skills & knowledge of new F&B trends.
• Ability for strategic and out-of-the-box thinking.
• Candidate must have a good command of spoken and written English, and fluency in Russian language is an added advantage.

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.