Senior Event Experience Manager - New York Hilton Midtown (Finance)

Placed right in the heart of the action the New York Hilton Midtown is looking for a Senior Event Experience Manager! We're within walking distance of iconic attractions like Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, MOMA, Broadway, and over over 151,000 sq ft of flexible meeting space, this hotel is the perfect location for a career in hospitality.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of hotel experience, a minimum of 2 years in event planning, and experienced in working with events with a minimum of 500+ attendees.

Shift Pattern:Monday - Friday schedule - availability for late evening or weekends may be needed.

Salary:$85,000 - $105,000 annually

Medical Insurance Coverage available- for you and your family

Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking#1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work & Fortune.

We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
• Mental Health Resources
• Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Go Hilton travel discount program
• Supportive parental leave
• Matching 401(k)
• Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
• Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (e.g., college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates, and more)
• Career growth and development
• Team Member Resource Groups
• Recognition and rewards programs

**Available benefits may vary depending upon property-specific terms and conditions of employment and the terms of the collective bargaining agreement if applicable.

What will I be doing?

ASenior Event Experience Manager will be responsible for the successful execution of written sales & catering agreements for large-scale and complex full service meetings, conventions, and events as well as execution of all sized room blocks, catering events, and events as assigned.

• Maintains liaison between the customer and their representatives and the Hotel by directing each hotel department as to their specific role in the pre-planning and execution on-site.
• Maximizes revenues and controls expenses through effective negotiation of prices, services, upselling, and accurate forecasting.
• Responsible for direction of all catered events in partnership with Event Operations staff.
• Responsible for successful execution of event and customer satisfaction to ensure customer remains loyal and books future business with hotel/company.

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 for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

• Quality
• Productivity
• Dependability
• Customer Focus
• Adaptability

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!