Director of Catering and Events - Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton

As Director of Catering & Events at Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, you will provide strategic leadership and direction for the hotel's catering and events functions. You will lead event operations, collaborate with sales to drive business growth, manage financial performance, and champion company culture. Your role is to deliver memorable guest experiences while aligning with Hilton's standards and values.

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
• Lead sales support efforts: 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