Director of Catering and Events - Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
Director of Catering and Events - Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square
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As Director of Catering and Events with Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown Pioneer Square you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work.
What will I be doing
As Director of Catering and Events you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work. The Director of Catering & Events will be directly responsible for 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.
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 best-in-class results
Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery
Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on Hiltons values by creating high-impact 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 hotels 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 high-performing multi-cultural multi-generational teams that build Hiltons Catering and Events talent pipeline
Integrate Hiltons Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Catering & 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
Ensure all Catering and 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 open-door policy
Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively
OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE:
Ensure the proper use of all function space exhibit hall and event spaces
Manage supplier and vendor relationships
Possess subject matter expertise and ensure standards/practices
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: five (5) years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in hotel management.
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 ()
Significant experience in revenue management or a similar analytical role
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 - Were passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
- Integrity - We do the right thing all the time.
- Leadership - Were leaders in our industry and in our communities.
- Teamwork - Were team players in everything we do.
- Ownership - Were the owners of our actions and decisions.
- Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
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!
The annual salary range for this role is $95000 - $115000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
The Benefits Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.
We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family.
Vision dental life and disability insurance
Mental Health Resources
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) you can accrue up to 18 days in your first year
Supportiveparental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington States Paid Family and Medical Leave program. Our team members receive benefits up to Washington States maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then top this up to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).
Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
Matching 401(k)
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Other Compensation
Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
Complimentary meals in the Team Member Restaurant while on shift
Complimentary use of on-site fitness facility outside of working time
Monthly reimbursement of up to $100 for public transportation for the purpose of commuting to work
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 companys 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
