Assistant Director of Events

3 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Hilton Worldwide Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director of Events to join our team at Signia by Hilton Atlanta. As a key member of our events team, you will be responsible for managing complex events and supporting the Director of Catering and Events.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Innovatively and efficiently implement Commercial strategic initiatives to achieve best-in-class results.
  • Drive creativity within event delivery while ensuring high standards of quality.
  • Partner with the General Manager and Executive Committee to deliver outstanding event experiences that align with Hilton's values.
  • Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of event expertise (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models).
  • Actively support and participate in the sales process to secure new business.

Leadership:

Provide leadership and direction in all event-related matters. Serve as the hotel's Subject Matter Expert for event experiences. Be a visible, participatory leader, engaging with the Executive Committee, Sales, Catering, Events team members, and external guests. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices to improve processes and share insights. Represent Signia by Hilton Atlanta at industry events and professional associations.

Culture:

Foster a high-performing, multi-cultural, and multi-generational team to build Hilton's Events talent pipeline. Integrate Hilton's Values/Mission/Purpose into all event initiatives. Lead with Hilton's culture, engaging Team Members through meaningful interactions. Act as an ambassador for customer service, ensuring client satisfaction.

Talent:

Motivate team members by creating a productive and positive work environment. Ensure all Event Manager roles have clear career development plans and profiles for succession planning. Listen and respond to team members' needs, maintaining an open-door policy. Manage group and interpersonal conflicts effectively to promote a harmonious workplace.

Event Operations Excellence:

Ensure optimal use of all function space, exhibit halls, and event spaces. Manage supplier and vendor relationships to maintain quality and consistency. Develop and manage departmental budgets, overseeing short- and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events. Ensure the proper staffing of events to meet business needs. Stay current on event management and design trends, integrating them into the planning process. Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
  • Minimum of 1 year of project management or management experience.

Travel Percentage: 10%

What We Offer:

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work & Fortune. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits.

Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Access to your pay when you need it through Daily Pay
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Go Hilton travel discount program
  • Supportive parental leave
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
  • Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (e.g., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates, and more)
  • Career growth and development
  • Team Member Resource Groups
  • Recognition and rewards programs

Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

About Hilton:

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.

Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.

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