Assistant Director of Events and Catering Hilton Austin

The Hilton Austin located in the heart of downtown is seeking an Assistant Director of Events and Catering to join our exceptional team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a Hilton Corporate-managed hotel and play a key role in planning and executing mid- to large-scale events at our property.

We are looking for a passionate organized and experienced events professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences.

What will I be doing

As an Assistant Director of Events you would be responsible for executing written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings conventions and events and the successful execution of such events in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards :

Execute written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings conventions and events with more than 1000 cumulative room nights and / or an elevated level of complexity

Negotiate group sales agreements including but not limited to pricing terms and conditions of products labor and services vendor partner agreements and service agreements with companies and organizations affiliated with group business

Initiate verbal and written communication with customers and hotel departments outlining details and specifics of the event including but not limited to payment structure room block management food and beverage public room rental exhibit hall fees incremental and affiliate revenue streams performance damages and master billing process

Partner with operations departments to prepare for and execute all events

Assist the Director in managing daily operations of the department customer conflict resolution interaction with National Sales business and marketing plan development and implementation and forecasting and budgeting

Monitor and develop team member performance to include but not limited to providing supervision and professional development conducting counseling conducting performance evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly

Recruit interview and train team members

Prepare reports correspondence and analysis for group activity

Act in the absence of the Director

EOE / AA / Disabled / Veterans

What are we looking for

Strategic thinker with experience in mid-size to big box hotels

5years of catering or events experience

Local Catering background highly preferred

Convention hotel experience highly preferred

Flexible scheduling based on groups in house

Experience with handling large groups required

The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.

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.

• Medical Insurance Coverage Options
• Vision dental life and disability insurance
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Participating in the 401(k) Plan and company match
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs
• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Access to a wide variety of educational credentials
• Inclusive family-building and fertility benefits
• Expanded bereavement leave.
• Adoption Assistance program
• Complimentary Parking
• Complimentary Team Member Lunch

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Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Crisis Management,Marketing,Public Relations,Fundraising,Media Relations,Constant Contact,Strategic Planning,Social Media Management,Team Management,Public Speaking,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1