Director of Catering and Events

As Director of Catering and Events, you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Conference & Events that take place within the hotel. The Director of Catering and Events will interact frequently with customers and Guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships from which to earn repeat and expanded business.

What will I be doing?

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Maximise all Meeting & Events Sales revenue opportunities through up selling of function items
• Ensure the highest standards of Event Management are in place including building relationships with new/existing customers in order to secure rollover business
• Manage the department’s day-to-day operations and activities, whereas implementation of the selling strategy yields meetings and events space
• Ensure the Meeting & Events Team Members are developed effectively and generate a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
• Build strong relationships with customers, Guests and Team Members in order to gain full understanding of their needs and work to serve them effectively
• Accurate administration and control of all Meetings and Events related reservations and blocks
• Ensure that all Function Sheets are handed over the Food and Beverage Operations Team every week for the following 7- 10 days outline and that all the information is accurate,https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0CDE3/Director-of-Catering-and-Events