Senior Events Leader, Hospitality Experiences

Hilton; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

Employee stock purchase program

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Health & welfare benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Hilton in San Jose seeks an Assistant Director of Events to lead the hotel’s events function and deliver memorable guest experiences. You’ll influence strategy, manage operations, and partner with sales teams to drive growth while upholding Hilton’s standards.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and hands-on execution, guiding budgets, forecasts, and staffing while fostering a collaborative culture that elevates every event for guests and colleagues alike.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in an event manager role.
• 2-3 years as a senior events manager.
• Experience with forecasting and event budgeting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Event management

Forecasting

Budgeting

Job description

Hilton in San Jose seeks an Assistant Director of Events to lead the hotel’s events function and deliver memorable guest experiences. You’ll influence strategy, manage operations, and partner with sales teams to drive growth while upholding Hilton’s standards.

This role emphasizes strategic thinking, leadership, and hands-on execution, guiding budgets, forecasts, and staffing while fostering a collaborative culture that elevates every event for guests and colleagues alike.