Assistant Director of Events - Washington, United States - Hilton

Hilton
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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

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Assistant Director of Events - Washington Hilton


As Assistant Director of Events you will be directly responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service through out the pre-event, event, and post event phases of all hotel events.


What will I be doing?


As Assistant Director of Events you will be directly responsible for event documentation and coordination with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service through out 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.

This position supports and acts on behalf of the Director of Catering and Events.

Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:


STRATEGY:


  • Successfully, innovatively, and timely implement Commercial strategic initiatives and monitor for bestinclass results
  • Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery
  • Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on Hilton's values by creating highimpact event experiences
  • Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures
  • Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of Events expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models)
  • Actively support the sales process.

LEADERSHIP:


  • Provide overall leadership and direction in all Events matters.
  • Serve as the hotel's credible Subject Matter Expert on all matters relating to event experience
  • 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 highperforming multicultural, multigenerational teams that build Hilton's Events talent pipeline
  • Integrate Hilton's Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Event initiatives and support Team Membercentric and guestcentric 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
  • Ensure all Event manager roles have career development plans in place that are actively supported by leadership and profiles are current for succession planning
  • Listen and respond to team members needs while having an opendoor policy
  • Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively

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 longterm 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
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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)
  • Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE)
Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values.

Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

  • Hospitality
  • We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.


  • Integrity

  • We do the right thing, all the time.


  • Leadership

  • We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.


  • Teamwork

  • We're team players in everything we do.


  • Ownership

  • We're the owners of our actions and decisions.


  • Now

  • We operate with a sense of urgency and discip
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