Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Hawaiian Village

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

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.

Benefits

Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program.

Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future.

Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.

Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones.

Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care.

Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Eligible Team Members can access free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Generous paid time off (PTO) – Recharge, relax, and take time for what matters most.

Health & welfare benefits – From checkups to dental cleanings to new glasses, we offer a variety of health plans that keep you and your family covered.

Financial security for your future – Our retirement plans make it easier to save for what’s next.