Assistant Director of Catering and Events - Hilton San Jose
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Description
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Implement strategic initiatives: Assist in driving innovative catering strategies and continuously refining processes to deliver high quality, best-in-class experiences
- Provide hands-on leadership: Assist in leading catering operations, ensuring strong and consistent engagement with internal stakeholders, team members, guests, and suppliers
- Serve as a catering 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 catering business growth and ensure that all catering 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
Qualifications
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.
About this role
Supporting catering and events operations at Hilton San Jose means balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll work closely with the Director to refine catering processes, lead team engagement across internal and external stakeholders, and ensure every event meets Hilton's quality standards. This includes staying current on industry trends, representing the property in professional circles, and actively supporting the sales team through client inspections and business development efforts.
The role calls for someone with catering expertise who can manage budgets and resources while also building and mentoring a strong team. You'll champion Hilton's values—hospitality, integrity, teamwork, and accountability—by fostering a collaborative environment where team members feel supported in their growth. Success here means combining operational rigor with genuine investment in your people and guests, bringing both strategic vision and day-to-day problem-solving to a full-time, in-office position.
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