Assistant Director of Banquets - San Diego Bayfront

Position: Assistant Director of Banquets - Hilton San Diego Bayfront
Rising above the San Diego Bay and steps from the Gaslamp Quarter and Petco Park, Hilton San Diego Bayfront is the Hilton San Diego Bayfront where our Team Members love being a part of our award winning culture  The team is currently looking for an experienced Assistant Director of Banquets to join the team

From a friendly workplace environment to competitive health benefits, career growth opportunities and our Go Hilton travel discount program  In addition, the property offers free meals during shifts  We know that you'll love being a part of the Hilton team

An Assistant Director of Banquets is responsible for assisting the Director in the direction and administration of the Banquet and Catering operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability

** Salary:
** The annual salary range for this role is $100,000   $125,000 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location

** The ideal candidate will possess:*
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** Management

Experience:

** At least 5 years in banquet management, with a proven ability to lead and inspire a large team
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** Communication

Skills:

** Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage effectively with staff, vendors, and clients  The candidate will be responsible for collaborating with various departments and ensuring exceptional service delivery
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** Multitasking Ability:
** Adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail in a high pressure environment
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** Administrative Proficiency:
** Comfortable with administrative tasks, including scheduling and budget management
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** Union Management

Experience:

** Familiarity with managing unionized staff and understanding collective bargaining agreements
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** Proven Leadership:
** A successful track record in managing the banquet department, demonstrating strategic planning and operational efficiency

Join us in elevating our banquet department to new heights and be a part of our commitment to excellence in hospitality

** What will I be doing?*
* As an Assistant Director of Banquets, you would be responsible for assisting the Director in the direction and administration of the Banquet and Catering operations in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability  Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

+ Assist the Director in the administration of all Banquet and Catering operations to include, but not limited to, guest service, food and beverage quality, soliciting new accounts, merchandising and marketing, inventory management and cost controls, systems management, budget and forecasting, department management, adherence to federal, state and local standards and meeting participation and facilitation

+ Assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of department service guidelines and standards

+ Assist in monitoring and developing team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward

+ Recruit, interview and train team members

+ Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards

+ Monitor and assess service and satisfaction trends, evaluate and address issues and make improvements accordingly

+ Act in absence of the Director, as needed

** What are we looking for?*
* Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry  Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success  This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values  Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

+ Hospitality   We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences

+ Integrity   We do the right thing, all the time

+ Leadership   We're leaders in our industry and in our communities

+ Teamwork   We're team players in everything we do

+ Ownership   We're the owners of our actions and decisions

+ Now   We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look…