Senior Event Manager - Hilton Anaheim

Senior Event Manager

The Hilton Anaheim is located just one mile from Disneyland and across from the Anaheim Convention Center, this property has over 1,500 rooms, 140,000 square feet of banquet space and 5 dining outlets. They also completed multi-million-dollar renovation! One of Orange County's largest hotel. With more than 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space right next to Anaheim Convention Center, we have everything you need for conferences, reunions, and gatherings of all sizes.

As Senior Event Manager, you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with sales, hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event, and post-event phases of all hotel events.

The ideal candidate for this role will possess :

• At least 2 years of event management experience
• Previous experience within large or big box hotel operation preferred
• Working knowledge of Delphi is highly preferred
• Leadership experience preferred

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location. Hilton offers a best-in-market SIP (Short-Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company's financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout. A revenue goal of 200k USD or greater is required in order for the payout potential for that objective to be uncapped. The payout as a percentage of BEE is capped at 60% at 250% achievement if and when the revenue goal for that objective is below 200k USD for the quarter.

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

What will I be doing?

As Senior Event Manager, you are responsible for event documentation and coordination with sales, 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. You will be required to ensure a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Serve as the event planner's primary contact following turnover on property and is responsible for his / her experience. May support and act on the behalf of the Director of Catering and Events. Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards :

What are we looking for?

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, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now. In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes : Quality, Productivity, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability.

What will it be like to work for 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. And our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!