Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Motif Seattle

TheHilton Motif Seattleis looking for a dynamic Director of Catering and Events Located on 5th Avenue in the heart of downtown Seattle, this stylish boutique hotel is nestled between Pike Place Market and Union Street and is surrounded by the city's finest restaurants, shopping, entertainment venues museums and attractions. This sleek urban style hotel features amenities including a vibrant award-winning restaurant offering an extensive outdoor patio with sweeping city views, over 28,000 square feet of meeting space, and 319 newly redesigned rooms. What will I be doing? As Director of Catering & 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: u2022 Successfully, innovatively, and timely implement Commercial strategic initiatives and monitor for best-in-class results u2022 Drive innovation and creativity within event delivery u2022 Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on Hiltonu2019s values by creating high-impact event experiences u2022 Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures u2022 Provide owner relations guidance in key areas of Events expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models) u2022 Actively sell and support the sales process. LEADERSHIP: u2022 Provide overall leadership and direction in all Events matters. u2022 Serve as the hotelu2019s credible Subject Matter Expert on all matters relating to event experience u2022 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 u2022 Remain current on event trends to evaluate innovative ways for process/practice improvements and shares best practices u2022 Participate or represent Hilton in industry social/meeting/events professional associations CULTURE: u2022 Inspire high-performing multi-cultural, multi-generational teams that build Hiltonu2019s Catering and Events talent pipeline u2022 Integrate Hiltonu2019s Values/Mission/Purpose when implementing Catering & Event initiatives and support Team Member-centric and guest-centric programs u2022 Lead with Hilton culture engaging with Team Members through direct and meaningful interactions u2022 Be an ambassador for customer service. TALENT: u2022 Motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive u2022 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 u2022 Listen and respond to team members needs while having an open-door policy u2022 Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE: u2022 Ensure the proper use of all function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces u2022 Manage supplier and vendor relationships u2022 Possess subject matter expertise and ensure standards/practices u2022 Development and management of departmental budgets u2022 Responsible for the overseeing short, medium, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events u2022 Integrate current trends in event management and design u2022 Conduct and lead the team with customer site inspections and the sales process What are we looking for? u2022 Minimum Years of Experience: five (5) years Hospitality related experience at manager level. u2022 Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience in hotel management. u2022 Other requirements: Travel percentage: 10% It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions: u2022 Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi.fdc) u2022 Significant experience in revenue management or a similar analytical role u2022 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 itsglobal brands ( Our vision u201cto fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitalityu201d 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 annual salary range for this role is $120k--$135k and is based on applicable, specialized experience and location. The Benefits u2013 Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #1 Best Hospitality Company to work for in the US 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 u2013 for you and your family+ Vision, dental, life and disability insurance+ Mental Health Resources+ Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) u2013 you will accrue 18 days/144 hours in the first year+ Supportive parental leave program that runs concurrently with Washington Stateu2019s Paid Family and Medical Leave program.+ Our team members receive benefits up to Washington Stateu2019s maximum threshold per week. Hilton will then u201ctop this upu201d to the weekly ABBR (Annual Benefit Base Rate).+ Go Hilton travel discount program: 110 nights of discounted travel per calendar year+ Matching 401(k)+ 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+ Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay+ Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount+ Complimentary meals in the cafeteria while on shift+ Commuter Benefit - Unlimited public transportation for only $20/mo.+ Employee discounted onsite parking for only $50/mo.+ 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 companyu2019s 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. Job: _Catering and Event Services_ Title: _Director of Catering and Events - Hilton Motif Seattle_ Location: _null_ Requisition ID: _HOT0CAZ0_ EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

Created: 2026-03-13