Event Manager

Abroad Work; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Director of Catering and Events to lead their team in delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive hospitality experience, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to service excellence. This role offers an opportunity to work in a luxury hotel environment, driving innovation and strategic initiatives while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Career Development

Travel Discounts

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Stock Purchase Options

Educational Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years hospitality experience in Catering/Events.
• At least 1 year of hotel management leadership experience.
• Luxury hotel experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Catering & Events team to achieve superior results.
• Implement strategic initiatives and drive innovation.
• Manage event spaces, vendor relationships, and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Focus

Adaptability

Education

CMP Certification

CPCE Certification

Tools

Delphi.fdc

Job description

Director of Catering and Events - Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, this luxurious hotel features 389 rooms, 6 food and beverage outlets, and 12,000 square feet of meeting space. This includes a 3-meal restaurant, fine dining restaurant, tea lounge, bar, pool cafe, and in-room dining.

As Director of Catering and Events, you will provide leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and foster a great workplace environment.

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What will I be doing?

In this role, you will lead the Catering & Events team to achieve superior results in guest service, team engagement, financial outcomes, strategic leadership, talent development, and innovation.

Specifically, your responsibilities include:

1. Strategy: Implement strategic initiatives, drive innovation, partner with leadership to create high-impact event experiences, maintain service standards, support sales, and provide owner relations guidance.
2. Leadership: Provide overall direction, serve as a subject matter expert, engage with teams and external partners, stay current on trends, and represent Hilton in industry events.
3. Culture: Inspire diverse teams, embed Hilton values, and promote customer service excellence.
4. Talent: Motivate team members, support career development, manage conflicts, and ensure succession planning.
5. Operations Excellence: Manage event spaces, vendor relationships, budgets, staffing, and trend integration, and participate in customer inspections and sales support.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum 4 years hospitality experience in Catering/Events
• At least 1 year of hotel management leadership experience
• Luxury hotel experience required
• Travel willingness of 10%

Preferred qualifications include knowledge of property management systems (Delphi.fdc), experience in revenue management, and relevant degrees or certifications (CMP, CPCE).

Our Values and Attributes

• Hospitality, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, Ownership, Now
• Quality, Productivity, Dependability, Customer Focus, Adaptability

Working at Hilton

Hilton offers a global, inclusive, and innovative workplace with benefits including health insurance, career development, travel discounts, paid time off, parental leave, stock purchase options, and educational programs.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to join a leader in the hospitality industry committed to exceptional guest experiences and employee wellbeing.