Assistant Director of Social Catering & Weddings

The Assistant Director of Social Catering & Weddings supports the direction and management of the Catering and Weddings team. Responsible for assisting in planning, promoting, and coordinating social and wedding events for the hotel. Helps develop and implement overall catering and wedding plans and budgets. Supports revenue growth and expense control through effective negotiation, forecasting, and accurate execution of events. Ensures the successful delivery of social, wedding, and catering events.

What will I be doing?

As the Assistant Director of Social Catering & Weddings, your responsibilities include:

Assisting in the development of market segments and solicitation of new client relationships while maintaining and enhancing existing relationships with social, wedding, and corporate accounts. Focused on maximizing revenue and promoting relationships through effective negotiation and cost management.

Supporting the selection, training, and evaluation of Catering and Weddings staff to ensure proper preparation and execution of contracts, orders, client communications, menus, event documentation, billing, and follow-ups. Organizes and participates in team meetings to coordinate successful events.

Assisting in the creation of business plans, budgets, revenue goals, and forecasts for food and beverage services, wedding packages, room rentals, and other event-related items. Prepares reports to monitor progress and results.

Collaborating with other departments to ensure seamless communication and coordination, guaranteeing that client needs and expectations are met.

Meeting with key clients to support event planning and execution, ensuring consistent communication and attention to all clients regarding the success of their events.

Conducting property tours for prospective clients, couples, and planners to showcase event spaces and services.

Attending menu, staff, and departmental meetings to ensure alignment and preparation for upcoming social and wedding events.

What are we looking for?

As an Assistant Director of Social Catering & Weddings at Hilton, you will always work on behalf of our guests while collaborating with team members. To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate the following attitudes, behaviors, skills, and values:

Positive attitude and excellent communication skills

Strong commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences

Professional appearance and grooming standards

Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team to exceed expectations

Strong analytical abilities to understand business performance, trends, and opportunities, and develop strategic solutions

Exceptional sales skills, with the ability and desire to coach team members in selling techniques

Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills

Experience in a similar role with a proven track record of success in social events, weddings, or catering

It would be an advantage to demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of the local market and event trends

Experience in hospitality or luxury service environments

Passion for social events, weddings, and achieving sales and service targets

Degree-level qualification in a relevant field (hospitality, events management, or business)

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

 

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!