Assistant Director of Banquets - Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Rising above the San Diego Bay and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the Hilton San Diego Bayfront where our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture. The team is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Banquets to join the team!
From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program. In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts. We know that you’ll love being a part of the Hilton team!
An Assistant Director of Banquets is responsible for assisting the Director in the direction and administration of the Banquet and Catering operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director of Banquets to join our high-volume hotel team. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of management experience in the banquets sector within a hotel or resort environment, demonstrating a proven track record of effectively overseeing a large team in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills are essential, as the candidate will be responsible for collaborating with various departments and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Key qualifications include:
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Management Experience: At least 5 years in banquet management, with a proven ability to lead and inspire a large team.
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Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with staff, vendors, and clients.
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Multitasking Ability: Adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in a high-pressure environment.
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Administrative Proficiency: Comfortable with administrative tasks, including scheduling and budget management.
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Union Management Experience: Familiarity with managing unionized staff and understanding collective bargaining agreements.
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Proven Leadership: A successful track record in managing the banquet department, demonstrating strategic planning and operational efficiency.
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Growth Mindset: A strong desire to advance within the company, specifically aiming for a director position in the future.
Join us in elevating our banquet department to new heights and be a part of our commitment to excellence in hospitality!
What will I be doing?
As an Assistant Director of Banquets, you would be responsible for assisting the Director in the direction and administration of the Banquet and Catering operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
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Assist the Director in the administration of all Banquet and Catering operations to include, but not limited to, guest service, food and beverage quality, soliciting new accounts, merchandising and marketing, inventory management and cost controls, systems management, budget and forecasting, department management, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation
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Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of department service guidelines and standards
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Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
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Recruit, interview and train team members
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards
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Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly
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Act in absence of the Director, as needed
The annual salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.
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:
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Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
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Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
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Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
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Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
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Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
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Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
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Quality
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Productivity
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Dependability
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Customer Focus
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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 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!
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