Assistant Director of Catering and Events- The
1 month ago
Assistant Director of Catering and Events
- The Martinique NY on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton
As Assistant Director of Catering & Events you will be responsible for the development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Directly responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post event phases of all hotel events In addition, management of Union staff in the Banquets Department, servicing group functions of 50 Guests and above, and department payroll and scheduling.
**What will I be doing?**
As Assistant Director of Catering & Events you will be responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post event phases of all hotel events. This position primarily handles complex events. The ADOE recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. You will contributing to the achievement of superior business results in the areas of ensuring outstanding guest service, team member engagement, favorable financial outcomes, strategic leadership and talent development, culture, innovation, and event operations. Development of market segment(s) including solicitation of new customer relationships, negotiation of business through proposals and contracts to close business. Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience. Maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
**STRATEGY**:
- Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery
- Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures
- Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of Catering & Events expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models)
- Actively support the sales process.
**LEADERSHIP**:Provide overall leadership and direction in all Catering & Event matters.
Serve as a highly visible, participatory leader who proactively and consistently engages with their General Manager/Executive Committee, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers
Remain current on event trends to evaluate innovative ways for process/practice improvements and shares best practices
Participate or represent Hilton in industry social/meeting/events professional associations
**CULTURE**:
- Inspire high-performing multi-cultural, multi-generational teams that build Hilton's Events talent pipeline
- Integrate Hilton's Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Event initiatives and support Team Member-centric and guest-centric programs
- Lead with Hilton culture engaging with Team Members through direct and meaningful interactions
- Be an ambassador for customer service.
**TALENT**:
- Motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive
- Listen and respond to team members needs while having an open-door policy
- Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively
**CATERING & EVENT OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE**:
- Assist to ensure the proper use of all function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces
- Assist to manage supplier and vendor relationships
- Assist in the development and management of departmental budgets
- Assist in short, medium, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events
- Assist to ensure proper staffing for the needs of the business
- Assist to integrate current trends in event management and design
- Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
EVENTS OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE:
- Ensure the proper use of all function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships
- Development and management of departmental budgets
- Responsible for the overseeing short, medium, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events
- Ensure proper staffing for the needs of the business
- Integrate current trends in event management and design
- Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
**What are we looking for?**
- Minimum Years of Experience: three (3) years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
- Minimum of 1 year of project management or management experience.
- Other requirements: Travel percentage: 10%
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi. fdc)
- Significant experience in revenue management or a similar analytical role
- Relevant degree, in business development or
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