Director of Catering and Events - Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Responsibilities

Lead event operations: Provide high-visibility leadership and subject-matter expertise across all catering & event functions, collaborating closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders to create impactful, team member- and guest-centric event experiences.

Stay ahead of industry trends: Evaluate emerging event management trends and best practices, and represent Hilton in industry professional associations.

Collaborate with the sales team to drive catering & events business growth, strategize on large-scale events, and ensure that all catering & event solutions align with Hilton's standards.

Manage financial performance: Oversee budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting while optimizing staffing, space usage, and resource allocation.

Champion company culture: Foster a diverse, high-performing team by integrating Hilton’s values into all event initiatives, creating a guest- and team member-centric environment, and leading with direct, meaningful engagement.

Qualifications

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.

A focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

About the Role

As a Director of Catering & Events, you’re not just providing strategic leadership and direction for the hotel’s catering & events functions – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Benefits

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.

Pay

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Schedule

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