Assistant Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Vancouver Washington
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Assistant Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Vancouver Washington
Hilton Vancouver Downtown |
Hilton Vancouver Downtown | Posted Feb 21, 2026
Full-time
Advanced (5-10 yrs)
Job Summary Come join our team at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, centrally located in the heart of Vancouver Washington with easy access to Portland International Airport. Featuring 226 rooms, the hotel is within walking distance to the gorgeous waterfront as well as to local bustling attractions such as the Vancouver Farmers Market (directly across the street from the hotel), making us an excellent base for both leisure and business travel. The team is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Catering and Events who will be responsible for the management of contracted groups and social event food/beverage and meeting room revenues and experiences, room block management, negotiation of supplier services. Ensuring event planner satisfaction while meeting and or exceeding department and individual revenue goals.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Catering and Events to achieve superior business results in guest service, team engagement, financial outcomes, leadership, talent development, and event operations.
Handle complex events, maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts, creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and experience.
Ensure seamless turnover from sales to service and back to sales, upsell opportunities and enhancements to create outstanding events.
Document and coordinate events with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent high-level service throughout pre‑event, event, and post‑event phases.
Negotiate business through proposals and contracts to close business and act as the primary contact for event planners after turnover.
Support and act on behalf of the Director of Catering and Events in her/his absence.
Strategy: be globally aligned with the Americas Commercial Operations function while locally supporting superior business results.
Leadership: develop innovative, forward‑thinking team members; serve as a highly visible, participatory leader engaging with GM/EC, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers.
Culture: inspire high‑performing multicultural, multi‑generational teams; integrate Hilton’s values and mission; lead with Hilton culture; be an ambassador for customer service.
Talent: motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive; listen and respond to team member needs; manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively.
Events Operations Excellence: possess subject‑matter expertise and ensure standards; assist in proper use of event spaces; help develop and manage departmental budgets; assist in forecasting and cost reporting; ensure proper staffing; integrate current trends; participate in customer site inspections and assist sales as necessary.
Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
Travel: 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Degree/GED.
Minimum Years of Experience: four (4) years Hospitality related experience at manager level; minimum three (3) years of experience in event services at manager level.
Management Experience: Project Management/Process Management.
Core Competencies:
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs.
Oral Comprehension – Listening and understanding spoken information.
Basic Computer Skills – Using personal computers, word processing software, internet browsers.
Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Number Facility – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Creativity – Ability to come up with creative ways to solve a problem.
Additional Requirements: 10% travel.
Demonstrated 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 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.
Key Attributes:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
Mental Health Resources
Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 144 hours in first year
Supportive maternity/parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
Matching 401(k)
Debt‑free education: Access to various educational credentials
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Salary Salary range:
$90,000 - $93,000
Sales Incentive Plan Hilton offers a best‑in‑market SIP (Short‑Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout. A revenue goal of $200k USD or greater is required in order for the payout potential for that objective to be uncapped. The payout as a percentage of BEE is capped at 60% at 250% achievement if and when the revenue goal for that objective is below $200k USD for the quarter.
Schedule Full‑time
Location Hilton Vancouver
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Hilton Vancouver Downtown | Posted Feb 21, 2026
Full-time
Advanced (5-10 yrs)
Job Summary Come join our team at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, centrally located in the heart of Vancouver Washington with easy access to Portland International Airport. Featuring 226 rooms, the hotel is within walking distance to the gorgeous waterfront as well as to local bustling attractions such as the Vancouver Farmers Market (directly across the street from the hotel), making us an excellent base for both leisure and business travel. The team is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Catering and Events who will be responsible for the management of contracted groups and social event food/beverage and meeting room revenues and experiences, room block management, negotiation of supplier services. Ensuring event planner satisfaction while meeting and or exceeding department and individual revenue goals.
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Catering and Events to achieve superior business results in guest service, team engagement, financial outcomes, leadership, talent development, and event operations.
Handle complex events, maintain existing relationships with corporate and social accounts, creatively design menus and events to maximize revenue and experience.
Ensure seamless turnover from sales to service and back to sales, upsell opportunities and enhancements to create outstanding events.
Document and coordinate events with Sales, other hotel departments and customers to ensure consistent high-level service throughout pre‑event, event, and post‑event phases.
Negotiate business through proposals and contracts to close business and act as the primary contact for event planners after turnover.
Support and act on behalf of the Director of Catering and Events in her/his absence.
Strategy: be globally aligned with the Americas Commercial Operations function while locally supporting superior business results.
Leadership: develop innovative, forward‑thinking team members; serve as a highly visible, participatory leader engaging with GM/EC, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers.
Culture: inspire high‑performing multicultural, multi‑generational teams; integrate Hilton’s values and mission; lead with Hilton culture; be an ambassador for customer service.
Talent: motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive; listen and respond to team member needs; manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively.
Events Operations Excellence: possess subject‑matter expertise and ensure standards; assist in proper use of event spaces; help develop and manage departmental budgets; assist in forecasting and cost reporting; ensure proper staffing; integrate current trends; participate in customer site inspections and assist sales as necessary.
Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
Travel: 10% of the time.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Degree/GED.
Minimum Years of Experience: four (4) years Hospitality related experience at manager level; minimum three (3) years of experience in event services at manager level.
Management Experience: Project Management/Process Management.
Core Competencies:
Writing – Communicating effectively in writing.
Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs.
Oral Comprehension – Listening and understanding spoken information.
Basic Computer Skills – Using personal computers, word processing software, internet browsers.
Customer and Personal Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
Number Facility – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Creativity – Ability to come up with creative ways to solve a problem.
Additional Requirements: 10% travel.
Demonstrated 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 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.
Key Attributes:
Quality
Productivity
Dependability
Customer Focus
Adaptability
Benefits
Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
Vision, dental, life and disability insurance
Mental Health Resources
Best‑in‑Class Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 144 hours in first year
Supportive maternity/parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington State’s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
Matching 401(k)
Debt‑free education: Access to various educational credentials
Career growth and development
Team Member Resource Groups
Recognition and rewards programs
Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
Salary Salary range:
$90,000 - $93,000
Sales Incentive Plan Hilton offers a best‑in‑market SIP (Short‑Term Incentive Plan) to our Sales, Catering & Events teams to reward our employees for their contributions to our company’s financial success. The Plan includes a quarterly component worth 20% of bonus eligible earnings. The quarterly incentive may have multiple individually weighted objectives, meaning multiple opportunities to earn a payout. A revenue goal of $200k USD or greater is required in order for the payout potential for that objective to be uncapped. The payout as a percentage of BEE is capped at 60% at 250% achievement if and when the revenue goal for that objective is below $200k USD for the quarter.
Schedule Full‑time
Location Hilton Vancouver
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