Conference & Events Assistant

Hilton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Go Hilton travel programme

Food and beverage discounts

Free meals on duty

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

High street discounts

Mental health resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl is seeking a Conference and Events Assistant to brighten guests' days by delivering memorable hospitality experiences. You’ll ensure banquet spaces are prepared and welcoming, contributing to a warm, light-filled stay for every guest.

You’ll join a team that values integrity, leadership, and teamwork, with generous benefits and opportunities for development within Hilton’s global hospitality network.

Qualifications

• A passion for hospitality and guest service.
• Commitment to integrity and doing the right thing.
• Teamwork and leadership values.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests with a friendly, upbeat attitude in all interactions.
• Prepare banquet spaces by setting up tables and chairs per function requirements.
• Keep banquet spaces clean and inviting, addressing spills and issues promptly.
• Monitor room conditions to ensure an exceptional guest experience.

Job description

Job Description

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 a Conference and Events Assistant at Hilton Southampton Utilita Bowl, you’re not just ensuring our banquet spaces are ready for events – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

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 a wide range of perks and benefits, including:

• Competitive pay – £12.71 per hour with opportunities to grow your career with Hilton.
• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy discounted hotel stays through our Go Hilton travel programme, with room rates as low as $40 USD per night at participating hotels worldwide.
• Food and beverage discounts – Receive 50% off food and beverage at participating outlets.
• Free meals on duty – Helping you stay energised throughout your shift.
• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Pension scheme – Supporting you as you plan for the future.
• High street discounts – Access a range of exclusive savings through Perks at Work.
• Mental health resources – Through our Care for All hub, Team Members have access to wellbeing resources, alongside free counselling and support through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Crisis Concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for practical support and emotional care.
• Career development opportunities – Grow with Hilton through learning and development programmes designed to support your personal and professional growth.
• Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member location and terms and conditions of employment.

Responsibilities

• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions and proactively look for ways to make their experience special
• Prepare banquet space with care: Complete table and chair set up according to the requirements for each function
• Ensure a clean and inviting space: Clean and prep banquet rooms, ensuring all walls and surfaces are spotless
• Monitor the room: Keep the banquet area clean, and promptly address spills, discarded service items, and other issues to ensure an exceptional guest experience

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 Us

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, 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 to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.