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Banquets & Catering Analyst role supporting HEI Hotels & Resorts’ corporate BnC team, focused on analyzing hotel performance, finding efficiencies, and driving revenue across a U.S. hotel portfolio. You’ll own monthly reporting, audits, and follow-ups with underperforming properties while partnering with corporate and hotel leaders. Standout perk: access to earnings on demand via DailyPay (voluntary benefit).
Key skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex formulas)Delphi (DMP event orders and banquet checks)Banquets & catering operations knowledge (planning, menus)Monthly performance reporting and analyticsCompetitive set (comp set) pricing and services analysisRetail pricing analysis / average check settingMenu website auditing and online menu updatesMicrosoft Office (Word, PowerPoint; Access a plus)Stakeholder communication with C-level leadersProject organization and multi-tasking
Pays $65,000–$70,000 annually, plus discretionary performance bonus eligibility (no tips/service charge).
You'll thrive here if you have prior hotel BnC experience (e.g., Executive Meeting Manager), love digging into Delphi/Excel data, and can confidently follow up with hotel leaders to improve results.
Why apply
- Discretionary performance bonus eligible
- DailyPay access to earnings
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits
About Us HEI manages an unparalleled portfolio of leading full-service branded hotels and luxury and lifestyle independent hotels across the U.S. We are the acknowledged experts on upper-upscale, luxury, and premium select-serve hotels in urban, super-suburban, and destination locations. At HEI, we recognize that our enormous success is solely the result of our greatest asset: Our People. Where people work is a choice. Against that choice, our greatest obligation is to ensure day in and day out that our associates have the compensation and benefits they deserve and industry leading tools, training and support that they need to excel. At HEI, simply said, we honor the privilege of our associates choosing us by investing in and making them more valuable. Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information. You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization! We value U.S. military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply. Overview HEI is looking for an Excel-savvy and organized person to join our Corporate Banquets and Catering team to help drive operational effectiveness of our portfolio of hotels. The Analyst will be responsible for the analytics surrounding property performance in BnC and finding efficiencies to support driving revenue. The Analyst will regularly collaborate with corporate and hotel leaders as new initiatives are introduced and existing initiatives are updated. The Analyst will be using Delphi and Excel, among other applications, to track, monitor and drive improved results across a variety of BnC initiatives. They will help manage the monthly reporting and perform regular follow ups with under-performing teams at the hotels. Job Responsibilities: Keep track of property performance in all BnC analytics on a monthly basis, identify issues and coordinate appropriate follow-up with the hotel and Corporate Director of Banquets and Catering Continuous audit of all menu websites to identify inconsistencies and opportunities to improve revenue and create better efficiency Maintain BnC core retail pricing analysis (used to set average checks in sales systems) Conduct comp set price and services analysis to help ensure HEI remains leaders in our markets Support Hotels as assigned in the use of Delphi system - Specifically DMP event order and banquet check creation Set up monthly event fee follow up calls for hotels that missed goals Assist with online menu updating as assigned Performing additional duties as assigned Qualifications and Skills: Prior hotel experience, ideally as an Executive Meeting Manager or similar position, required Extensive background and knowledge of Delphi and Excel required – must be able to program complex formulas to drive business decisions Must have a general working knowledge of the banquets and catering disciplines, planning and menus Strong skills in the Office Environment (Word, Power Point, Access a plus). Advanced experience with Excel Strong communication skills – required to communicate to C-Level staff on regular basis Organized & Detail Oriented – Will be required to keep track of multiple priorities and concurrent projects / tasks Compensation Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually Tipped/Service Charge Eligible? No Discretionary Performance Bonus Eligible? Yes Benefits HEI Hotels and Resorts is committed to providing a comprehensive benefit program that offers you choices for your physical, mental and financial wellness, creating value in your most important investment - you! For your physical and mental wellness we offer competitive Medical and Dental programs through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as Vision insurance programs through EyeMed. Our Vacation, Sick and Holiday programs are available for you to rejuvenate with time off. HEI also provides pet insurance through the ASPCA. For your financial wellness, HEI provides a wide array of coverage, including Supplemental, Spousal and Child Life insurance as well as Short and Long-Term Disability plans. Our 401(k) Savings Plan with matching funds, and discounts through our 'YouDecide' and Hotel Room Discount programs provide additional incentives for choosing HEI as the employer of your future. Specific details and eligibility of these programs vary by location and employment status. HEI Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Welcome to HEI Hotels and Resorts' Career Page. We invite you to explore the current job openings that our company has to offer and to apply for any positions that are of interest to you. Don't see any current openings that align with your interests? Join our talent community to stay in touch with HEI and receive job alerts for opportunities that may be a match for you. Recognizing that our success starts and ends with our associates under our pioneering culture of HEI Loves, we invest in and develop the most passionate and talented people in our industry. We show our “love” to our associates by providing market-leading compensation packages, generous PTO and flex-time initiatives, outstanding career development and advancement opportunities, and job-appropriate assets and resources. We’re always looking for associates who share our passion for hospitality. With a variety of world-class brands in our portfolio, hotel locations throughout the United States, and an unparalleled suite of tools, technology, and training, we’re able to provide our associates with a truly unique opportunity to grow and build their future. Find the career that aligns with your goals by beginning your online search today. Work today, get paid today! We proudly partner with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit that allows our associates access to their earnings when they want them.