Events Coordinator - Hilton San Diego Bayfront

Job description

Are you passionate about hospitality and looking to advance your career in a dynamic and vibrant environment? Located in the heart of downtown San Diego, our hotel offers stunning waterfront views, exceptional amenities, and a commitment to providing outstanding guest experiences. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere, with access to professional development and growth opportunities.

Here our Team Members love being a part of our award-winning culture that includes a friendly workplace environment, best-in-class benefits package, career growth opportunities, free meal during shift, PLUS Hilton room discounts for you and your family worldwide through our Go Hilton Travel discount program! Hilton San Diego Bayfront is looking to add a dynamic Event coordinator to their amazing team! 

As an Event Coordinator in the Events department, you will be responsible for assisting and supporting several Event Managers.    

The ideal candidate for this role will possess:

·  At least six (6) months of administrative experience is required
·  Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are required
·  Ability to multi-task and be self-motivated
·  Previous experience in hospitality or hotel operations is highly desired
·  Experience with Delphi is a plus
·  Passion for hospitality and creating memorable experiences for guests

Hourly Rate Range: The Hourly Rate Range for this role is $25.00-$27.45 and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.

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What will I be doing?

·  Specifically, your essential functions will be to perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
·  To organize, plan and prioritize your duties by developing plans and goals. 
·  Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person. 
·  Handling phone calls, e-mails and greeting clients for Events in a professional, courteous manner.
·  Inputting programs in booking systems, managing VIP guest arrangements, and coordinating site visits. 
·  Creating and communication of documents including but not limited to BEOs, group resumes, post event reports, menus, diagrams/floor plans. 
·  Working with affiliate groups. 
·  Assist with clients and deliver on the client’s expectations. 
·  Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes. 
·  Make decisions and solve problems by analyzing and evaluating the issues and determine the best solution for the client. 
·  Ensure high quality service by communicating and assisting others to understand the guest needs.  
·  Participate in customer site inspections and assist with the sales process as necessary. 
·  Other duties as necessary based on business needs 
·  Regular attendance 

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!

The Benefits  – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S.  

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:

·  Medical Insurance Coverage – for you and your family
·  Vision, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance
·  Mental Health Resources
·  Sick Pay – Paid Time Off, 1 hour accrued after 40 hours worked
·  Vacation – Paid Time Off, 40 hours awarded after first year of employment
·  Go Hilton travel discount program: 100 nights of discounted travel per calendar year
·  401(k) plan
·  Pension plan – Hilton to put $1.29 per hour you work
·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
·  Complimentary Duty Meals served in our Team Member Restaurant
·  Employee Assistant Program
·  Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. 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