Assistant Director of Banquet Set-Up - Hilton Chicago

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The Iconic Hilton Chicago located on picturesque Michigan Avenue is searching for an Assistant Director of Banquet Set-Up to join their dynamic events team. In the heart of Chicago, this hotel offers the opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the overall success of its memorable events.

Located on South Michigan Avenue and overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, this hotel offers 1,544 guest rooms and suites, 234,000 square feet of meeting and event space, and exceptional dining options.

In this role, you will oversee Facilities Floor Managers and Supervisors, and a large set up team on the banquet set-up side of the operation. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic leader who is dedicated to excellence, creative, a team player, extremely organized and thrives in a high-volume environment. This individual must be well-versed in convention/meeting based hotels. At least 2-3 years of management experience in a high-volume hotel is highly preferred. Prior union experience is huge plus!

For more information on the property, please visit:

Hilton Chicago (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/chichhh-hilton-chicago/)

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What will I be doing?

As Assistant Director of Facilities (Banquet Set-up) at Hilton Chicago, you will be responsible for overseeing the set-up and clean-up of all banquet functions in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.

Specifically, you would be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

Supervise and assist Housepersons with set up to ensure compliance with event specifications and with clean up and break-down after events

Assist Housepersons with and oversee a variety of tasks including, but not limited to, dusting and polishing furniture and fixtures, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, shampooing carpets, washing windows, cleaning/waxing floors, removing and disposing of trash and emptying ashtrays

Assist with planning, organization and execution of all banquet functions

Greet clients and guests and respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly and efficient manner

Participate in and lead department meetings, as needed

What are we looking for?

Two or more years of management experience overseeing a banquet or facilities team

Open availability to work varying days and shifts, evening, weekends and holidays as business requires

Engaging leadership style, with the ability to effectively motivate a team

Ability to use computers effectively and to learn new software applications as needed

Strong organizational skills and ability to accomplish goals in a fast paced environment

Union hotel experience preferred

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 (http://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/our-brands/index.php) . 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!

Join the #2 Best Big Company to Work For and enjoy excellent benefits - medical insurance, matching 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and Hilton travel benefits!

Here are some perks you can enjoy when joining our team:

Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay

Career growth and development

Competitive wellness benefits

Team Member Resource Groups

Flexible Schedules

Recognition and rewards programs

Free shift meal, Discounted Metro bus/rail passes!

Discounted hotel rates worldwide starting available on Day 1

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k with corporate match

Competitive PTO package that starts accruing on Day 1

Opportunities for career growth

Departmental Celebrations

And so much more

APPLY RIGHT NOW! (It only takes a couple of minutes, use your phone) and a Hilton recruiter will be in touch.

Job: Engineering, Maintenance and Facilities

Title: Assistant Director of Banquet Set-Up - Hilton Chicago

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Requisition ID: HOT09G38

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Company info

Hilton Worldwide
Website : http://www.hiltonworldwide.com