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Assistant Director of Events - Signia by Hilton San Jose

Hilton • San Jose, CA • 7h ago

Job Identification: 224965

Job Category: Catering and Event Services

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary $120,000 - $130,000/USD/Annually

Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, including disability/vets

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As an Assistant Director of Events , you're not just providing leadership and direction for the hotel's events function - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

The ideal candidate will:

5 years of experience in an even manager role

2 - 3 years as a senior events manager

Experience with forecasting and event budgeting

Sales Incentive

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.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Implement strategic initiatives: Assist in driving innovative event strategies and continuously refining processes to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences

Provide hands-on leadership: Assist in leading event operations, ensuring strong and consistent engagement with internal stakeholders, team members, guests, and suppliers

Serve as an events SME: Apply industry expertise and best practices, stay current on event trends, and represent Hilton in professional associations

Partner in sales support efforts: Assist with the sales process and participate in client site inspections to drive event business growth and ensure that all event solutions align with Hilton's standards

Support financial management: Assist with overseeing budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation

Champion company culture: Support a collaborative, high-performing team by embodying Hilton's values, fostering a guest- and team member-centric environment, and actively engaging with colleagues through meaningful interactions

Develop and guide talent: Assist in talent development by supporting career growth initiatives, mentoring team members, and maintaining an open-door policy to foster engagement, resolve conflicts, and ensure a productive work environment

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We'll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we're known for doesn't end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members' wellbeing, supporting you through all of life's moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

Incredible travel perks - Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program

Own a piece of Hilton - Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future

Paid parental leave - Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents

Personalized caregiving support - Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones

Crisis concierge - In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care

Mental health resources - Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off (PTO) - Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most

Health & welfare benefits - From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered

Financial security for your future - Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what's next

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member's location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.

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