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! You will manage the Catering
Sales, Weddings, and Events Management team, working closely with the rest
of the Sales & Marketing team to actively convert customer enquiries into
confirmed sales. As a Director of Events / Assistant Director
of Events, you’re not just providing strategic leadership and direction
for the hotel’s events function – you’re spreading the light and warmth
of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every
guest.
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.
In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:
- Degree qualifications
in Hospitality/Business Management or equivalent. - At least 5 years
of experience in managing hospitality sales/event planning team role
preferred. - Proven experience in leading large-scale event operations
within hospitality. - Strong financial acumen and experience managing
complex budgets. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder
engagement skills. - Proficiency in hotel/event management software
and digital tools. - Strategic thinker with a creative mindset
and attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional
teams in a fast-paced environment. - Knowledge of industry trends
and commitment to continuous innovation.
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.
In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:
- Degree qualifications
in Hospitality/Business Management or equivalent. - At least 5 years
of experience in managing hospitality sales/event planning team role
preferred. - Proven experience in leading large-scale event operations
within hospitality. - Strong financial acumen and experience managing
complex budgets. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder
engagement skills. - Proficiency in hotel/event management software
and digital tools. - Strategic thinker with a creative mindset
and attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional
teams in a fast-paced environment. - Knowledge of industry trends
and commitment to continuous innovation.
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.
In addition, this role requires
the following minimum qualifications:
- Degree qualifications
in Hospitality/Business Management or equivalent. - At least 5 years
of experience in managing hospitality sales/event planning team role
preferred. - Proven experience in leading large-scale event operations
within hospitality. - Strong financial acumen and experience managing
complex budgets. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder
engagement skills. - Proficiency in hotel/event management software
and digital tools. - Strategic thinker with a creative mindset
and attention to detail. - Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional
teams in a fast-paced environment. - Knowledge of industry trends
and commitment to continuous innovation.
Here’s what you’ll
do during a typical day:
- Drive strategic initiatives:
Implement innovative event strategies and continuously refine processes
to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences - Lead event
operations: Provide high-visibility leadership and subject-matter
expertise across all event functions, collaborating closely with internal
leadership and external stakeholders to create impactful, team member-
and guest-centric event experiences - Stay ahead of industry
trends: Evaluate emerging event management trends and best practices,
and represent Hilton in industry professional associations - Lead
sales support efforts: Collaborate with the sales team to drive event
business growth, strategize on large-scale events, and ensure that all event
solutions align with Hilton's standards - Manage financial
performance: Oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while
optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation - Champion
company culture: Foster a diverse, high-performing team by integrating
Hilton’s values into all event initiatives, creating a guest- and team
member-centric environment, and leading with direct, meaningful engagement
- Develop and guide talent: Advocate for team members
through career development planning, mentorship, and succession strategies while
maintaining an open-door policy, resolving conflicts effectively, and ensuring
a productive, motivated work environment - Technology
Enablement: Utilize hotel systems (e.g., Delphi, Salesforce, OnQ)
and adhere to Hilton EventReady protocols.
