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Get Access To All JobsComplex Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Tampa Downtown and Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown
As Director of Catering and Events you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work.
What will I be doing?
As Director of Catering and Events you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work. The Director of Catering & Events will be directly responsible for contributing to the achievement of superior business results in the areas of ensuring outstanding guest service, team member engagement, favorable financial outcomes, strategic leadership and talent development, culture, innovation, and event operations.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
STRATEGY:
- Successfully, innovatively, and timely implement Commercial strategic initiatives and monitor for best-in-class results
- Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery
- Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on Hilton’s values by creating high-impact event experiences
- Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures
- Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of Events expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models)
- Actively support the sales process.
LEADERSHIP:
- Provide overall leadership and direction in all Events matters.
- Serve as the hotel’s credible Subject Matter Expert on all matters relating to event experience
- Serve as a highly visible, participatory leader who proactively and consistently engages with their General Manager/Executive Committee, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers
- Remain current on event trends to evaluate innovative ways for process/practice improvements and shares best practices
- Participate or represent Hilton in industry social/meeting/events professional associations
CULTURE:
- Inspire high-performing multi-cultural, multi-generational teams that build Hilton’s Catering and Events talent pipeline
- Integrate Hilton’s Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Catering & Event initiatives and support Team Member-centric and guest-centric programs
- Lead with Hilton culture engaging with Team Members through direct and meaningful interactions
- Be an ambassador for customer service.
TALENT:
- Motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive
- Ensure all Catering and Event manager roles have career development plans in place that are actively supported by leadership and profiles are current for succession planning
- Listen and respond to team members needs while having an open-door policy
- Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively
OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE:
- Ensure the proper use of all function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships
- Possess subject matter expertise and ensure standards/practices
- Development and management of departmental budgets
- Responsible for the overseeing short, medium, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events
- Ensure proper staffing for the needs of the business
- Integrate current trends in event management and design
- Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
What are we looking for?
- Minimum Years of Experience: five (5) years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in hotel management.
- Other requirements: Travel percentage: 10%
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
- Significant experience in revenue management or a similar analytical role
- Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE)
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!
Complex Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Tampa Downtown and Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown
As Director of Catering and Events you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work.
What will I be doing?
As Director of Catering and Events you will provide continuous leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best place to work. The Director of Catering & Events will be directly responsible for contributing to the achievement of superior business results in the areas of ensuring outstanding guest service, team member engagement, favorable financial outcomes, strategic leadership and talent development, culture, innovation, and event operations.
Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
STRATEGY:
- Successfully, innovatively, and timely implement Commercial strategic initiatives and monitor for best-in-class results
- Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery
- Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on Hilton’s values by creating high-impact event experiences
- Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures
- Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of Events expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models)
- Actively support the sales process.
LEADERSHIP:
- Provide overall leadership and direction in all Events matters.
- Serve as the hotel’s credible Subject Matter Expert on all matters relating to event experience
- Serve as a highly visible, participatory leader who proactively and consistently engages with their General Manager/Executive Committee, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers
- Remain current on event trends to evaluate innovative ways for process/practice improvements and shares best practices
- Participate or represent Hilton in industry social/meeting/events professional associations
CULTURE:
- Inspire high-performing multi-cultural, multi-generational teams that build Hilton’s Catering and Events talent pipeline
- Integrate Hilton’s Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Catering & Event initiatives and support Team Member-centric and guest-centric programs
- Lead with Hilton culture engaging with Team Members through direct and meaningful interactions
- Be an ambassador for customer service.
TALENT:
- Motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive
- Ensure all Catering and Event manager roles have career development plans in place that are actively supported by leadership and profiles are current for succession planning
- Listen and respond to team members needs while having an open-door policy
- Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively
OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE:
- Ensure the proper use of all function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces
- Manage supplier and vendor relationships
- Possess subject matter expertise and ensure standards/practices
- Development and management of departmental budgets
- Responsible for the overseeing short, medium, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events
- Ensure proper staffing for the needs of the business
- Integrate current trends in event management and design
- Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary
What are we looking for?
- Minimum Years of Experience: five (5) years Hospitality related experience at manager level.
- Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in hotel management.
- Other requirements: Travel percentage: 10%
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc)
- Significant experience in revenue management or a similar analytical role
- Relevant degree, in business development or other relevant business field, from an academic institution (CMP, CPCE)
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!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Events Jobs at Hilton Jobs
Document Your Events Portfolio Before Applying
Compile a clear record of events you've managed, including scale, budget ownership, and client types. Hilton's hiring managers for Events roles prioritize candidates who can demonstrate hands-on coordination experience, not just familiarity with hospitality operations.
Target Properties With Conference and Banquet Infrastructure
Hilton's full-service and convention properties, including DoubleTree and Hilton Hotels, run dedicated Events teams with higher seasonal and year-round staffing needs. These locations are more likely to initiate H-2B sponsorship than limited-service brands.
Understand How H-2B Timing Shapes Your Application Window
H-2B visas are tied to seasonal or peak-period demand, so Hilton files petitions around specific event seasons. Applying during the months leading into high-demand periods, rather than mid-season, gives your application the best chance of aligning with an active filing.
Confirm Your Role Qualifies as Temporary Under DOL Standards
H-2B requires the employer to demonstrate the need is temporary. For Events roles, this usually means project-based, seasonal, or intermittent demand. Ask the hiring team directly whether the position is being filed under a peak-load or one-time occurrence justification before accepting an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to Find Active Events Openings at Hilton
Events roles with visa sponsorship at Hilton don't always surface through general job boards. Use Migrate Mate to filter specifically for Hilton Events positions where sponsorship has been confirmed, so you're not guessing which listings are actually sponsorship-eligible.
Prepare for a Multi-Step Offer Process Involving DOL Recruitment
Before USCIS approves an H-2B petition, Hilton must complete a DOL-mandated recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers are available. Expect a longer gap between offer and start date than a standard domestic hire, and confirm your timeline flexibility upfront.
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Find Events at Hilton JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Hilton sponsor H-1B visas for Events roles?
H-1B sponsorship for Events roles at Hilton is uncommon. Events positions in hospitality are generally not classified as specialty occupations under USCIS criteria, which is the threshold H-1B requires. Hilton's sponsorship activity in this function typically centers on H-2B visas, which are designed for temporary, non-agricultural workers in roles with seasonal or peak-period demand.
Which visa types are commonly used for Events roles at Hilton?
H-2B is the primary visa category Hilton uses for Events positions. It covers temporary roles tied to seasonal demand, peak event periods, or one-time occurrences, which aligns with how many banquet and event coordination roles are structured. Candidates already holding valid work authorization, such as an H-1B through a different employer or an EAD, may also be considered for permanent Events openings.
What qualifications does Hilton expect for sponsored Events positions?
Hilton typically looks for candidates with direct event planning or banquet coordination experience, familiarity with hospitality management systems, and the ability to manage vendors, timelines, and on-site logistics simultaneously. For sponsored roles specifically, prior experience in a hotel or resort events environment strengthens your candidacy, since the sponsorship process requires Hilton to demonstrate the role couldn't be filled by an available U.S. worker.
How do I apply for Events jobs at Hilton?
You can search for Hilton Events openings directly on Hilton's careers site or use Migrate Mate, which filters for Hilton positions where visa sponsorship has been confirmed. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect event-specific metrics, such as event size, setup complexity, and client management. Reaching out to the property's Events or Catering manager directly, where possible, can also accelerate your visibility before formal interviews begin.
How long does the H-2B sponsorship process take for Hilton Events roles?
The H-2B process involves DOL certification before USCIS adjudication, which means the timeline from offer to work authorization typically spans several months. Hilton must complete a federally required recruitment period, submit a temporary labor certification to the DOL, and then file the I-129 petition with USCIS. Starting conversations with Hilton's HR team well before your intended start date is essential to avoid gaps in your availability.
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