TheNew York Hilton Midtown (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/nycnhhh-new-york-hilton-midtown/)is looking for a Senior Event Operations Managerto join our team! We are looking for a candidate who really loves to execute events!
It's all about location in NYC and New York Hilton Midtown places you right in the heart of the action.With over 1,900 rooms and 150,000 square feet of banquet space, this property offers advancement opportunities, terrific benefits, and a space for you in the city that never sleeps!
Requirements for this role include the following:
Passion for Event execution and customer satisfaction.
Ability to listen and follow through will attention to detail.
Flexible schedule and comfortable on the banquet floor 80% of the day.
Has 1 year experience in banquets or private dining in a hospitality environment which includes hotels, private clubs, and individual catering venues.
The ideal candidate will have experience with Agylis POS system, experience managing a unionized team, schedule flexibility, and at least 1 year of banquet experience.
Shift Pattern: Full availability and schedule flexibility needed for this role, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Salary Range: $85,000 - $90,000 / annually
What are the benefits of working for Hilton?
Hilton is recognized as the best hospitality workplace in the world and the #1 World's Best Workplace byGreat Place To Work US (https://www.linkedin.com/company/great-place-to-work-us/)andFortune (https://www.linkedin.com/company/fortune/)!
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. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Medical Insurance Coverage - for you and your family
Mental Health Resources
Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)??
Go Hilton travel discount program?
Supportive?parental leave
Matching 401(k)
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)
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?
As a Senior Event Operations Manager, you would be responsible for leading a team of staff in the Banquet and Catering operations.
Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Executes all aspects of the written Event Order, Diagram, Resume and corresponding arrangements between the hotel and customer during the meeting or event.
Acts as liaison between the customer and the hotel by directing each department within the hotel as to their specific role in the on-site event and directs the banquet staff in servicing all banquet activities to ensure a successful function.
Successful achievement of this goal will ultimately result in a major contribution to the re-booking of group business for future dates as well as positive Meeting Planner Survey Scores.
Maximizes revenues through effective up-selling of products and services on the floor.
Promotes services for future group business.
Assist the Director in the administration of all Banquet and Catering operations to include, but not limited to, guest service, monitoring food and beverage quality, inventory management and cost controls.
Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of department service guidelines and standards for the Banquet and Facilities staff who set up all functions.
Monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, training, and conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward.
Maintains and reports deficiencies in the public meeting space/exhibit hall.
Serves as on-site service personnel for ancillary and vendor services, affiliates/exhibitors.
Supervises the setup of function rooms to include placement of Linens, Silver, China, and Glassware according to event order specifications.
Visually inspects function rooms and equipment prior to functions for cleanliness, proper inventory, and set up.
Verbally communicates, in a calm, positive demeanor, during the function with the kitchen, servers, captains, beverage, housemen, and engineering staffs, as well as the guest host to ensure timely execution of events, quality service, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, local safety and health regulations and corporate standards are upheld.
Supervises clean-up of function room and proper breakdown and storage of equipment.
Executes all guest requests expeditiously to ensure prompt, courteous and polished delivery of clients' needs.
Analyzes customers' service and product needs and financial issues of in-house groups; recommends and acts upon appropriate resolution of customers' concerns while maintaining profitability.
Participates in internal and external meetings as determined by the Director of Event Operations & Event Experience (i.e. forecast, menu review, department, pre-cons, operational department pre shifts etc.)
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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 - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
Ownership - We're 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!
Job: Catering and Event Services
Title: Senior Event Operations Manager - New York Hilton Midtown
Location: null
Requisition ID: HOT0CB6R
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