Senior Event Experience Manager (Temporary) New York Hilton Midtown
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
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 - 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
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 Thrivepersonally and professionallyin a diverse and inclusive environment thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as:
- Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay (Depending on hotel)
- Health insurance
- Career growth and development
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Recognition and rewards programs
- Go Hilton travel discount program
- Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Supportiveparental leave
- Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
- Debt-free education:Access to a wide variety of educational credentials(ex. college degrees high school completion English-language learning digital literacy professional certificates and more)
*Please note benefits may vary depending on the classification and union status of the position.
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Placed right in the heart of the action theNew York Hilton Midtownis looking for its next Temporary Senior Event Experience Manager!
This hotel offers 1878 elegantly appointed guestrooms and an impressive 150000 square feet of versatile event space. With 49 meeting rooms including the largest ballroom spanning 21673 square feet its an ideal destination for conferences conventions and upscale gatherings in the heart of Manhattan.
Our ideal candidate is an experienced hotel event professional with a minimum of two years of event planning and execution experience including a proven track record of managing largescale programs of 500 attendees for notable highprofile clients. They excel at overseeing multifaceted events anticipating client needs and coordinating crossdepartmental efforts with precision. Experience working within union properties or unionized environments is essential.
They thrive in fastpaced highstakes settings demonstrate exceptional communication and organizational skills and consistently deliver elevated event experiences that align with both client expectations and hotel standards.
Shift Pattern:The role operates within business hours Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm with required full availability to adjust work hours and work any day of the week including weekends and holidays for client engagement.
Salary Range:This is a salaried position and will be aligned with the candidates experience and qualifications. This role qualifies to be part of Hiltons Sales Incentive program.
The Benefits Hilton is proud to 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 such as:
Access to pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage for you and your family
Mental health resources including Employee Assistance Program
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
Go Hilton travel program: 100 nights of discounted travel
Parental leave to support new parents
Debt-Free Education: Team Members will have access to a wide variety of educational credentials through our partnership with Guild Education including: college degrees and professional certifications*
401K plan and company match to help save for your retirement
Hilton Shares: Our employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - you can purchase Hilton shares at a 15 percent discount
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.
What will I be doing:
ASenior Event Experience Managerwill be responsible for the successful execution of written sales & catering agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings conventions and events as well as execution of all-sized room blocks catering events and events as assigned.
Maintains liaison between the customer and their representatives and the Hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre-planning and execution on-site.
Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices services upselling and accurate forecasting.
Responsible for the direction of all catered events in partnership with Event Operations staff.
Responsible for the successful execution of the event and customer satisfaction to ensure the customer remains loyal and books future business with the hotel/company.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
About Company
Stay at Avatar Hotel Santa Clara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and uncover the unexpected at our one-of-a-kind hotel. As part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, we are perfect for guests seeking an uncommon experience and peace of mind.
