Hotel/Company: Hilton DFW Lakes
Who to submit Resumes to: Maricela Arellano
Email: [email protected]
Phone #: 817-410-6891

Open Positions: Sous Chef, Conference Planning Manager, Front Desk Agent

Sous Chef
Essential Functions:
The Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center has an opening for a Sous Chef.
This position is responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen and kitchen personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items and proper handling/storage of all food items in accordance with standards. Coordinate the purchase of all food. Develop menus, maintain approved food cost and labor cost. Supervises and coordinates activities of and directs training of cooks and other kitchen personnel engaged in preparing and cooking foods to ensure an efficient and profitable food service. This is a hands on position.

Requirements:
2 years previous experience in hotel/restaurant as a Sous Chef.

Conference Planning Manager
Essential Functions:
The Conference Planning Manager serves as liaison between the hotel and the client once a sales manager has completed the contract.  This includes serving as the client’s initial contact from planning their event, execution of their event through their departure from the Conference Center.  Conference Planning Managers are responsible for managing the customers stay (pre-arrival through post-departure) to ensure all departments in the Conference Center affected by the customer’s stay are aware of the meeting room, guestroom, food & beverage and all ancillary requirements of the group.  While managing the groups stay, Conference Planning Managers are responsible for maximizing hotel revenues through up-selling hotel amenities, cut-off date enforcement, calculating attrition per contract, enhance food & beverage revenue through selling in-house venues, etc. Responsible for creation of BEO’s and group briefs for Conference Center distribution.

Requirements:
Must be familiar with Delphi, MeetingMatrix,  Microsoft programs, understand revenue management programs/reporting in the Conference Center.  Able to write and clearly communicate, effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public. Write reports and business correspondence.

This position requires a minimum of 2 years experience as a Conference Planning Manager in a 4 star hotel with comparable meeting space.

Front Desk Agent
Essentials:
The front office agent is responsible for checking guests in and out, processing all payments according to standards. Have complete knowledge to assist guests including services and hours of operation.

Requirements:
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Professional demeanor and great customer service skills. Able to work weekends and holidays