Director of Catering and Events - Waldorf Astoria Atlanta Buckhead

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! As a Director of Catering &
Events, you’re not just providing strategic leadership and direction for
the hotel’s catering & events functions – you’re spreading the light and warmth
of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every
guest.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

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.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

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.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

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.

Here's what you'll do during a typical
day:

• Lead event operations: Provide high-visibility leadership
  and subject-matter expertise across all catering & 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 catering & events business growth,
  strategize on large-scale events, and ensure that all catering & 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