Assistant Director of Events - Signia by Hilton San Jose

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait • San Jose, CA

9d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Events supports leadership and direction of the hotel’s events function at Signia by Hilton San Jose. This role helps develop event strategies, lead operations, support sales and client site inspections, manage budgets and forecasts, and optimize staffing, space, and resources. The Assistant Director also supports team development, engagement, and a collaborative, guest-focused workplace while delivering high-quality event experiences consistent with Hilton’s standards.

Requirements

• Five years of experience in an event manager role.
• Two to three years of experience as a senior events manager.
• Experience with forecasting and event budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in driving innovative event strategies and refining processes to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Assist in leading event operations and maintain engagement with internal stakeholders, team members, guests, and suppliers.
• Apply event-industry expertise and best practices, keep current with trends, and represent Hilton in professional associations.
• Assist with the sales process and participate in client site inspections to support event business growth and ensure solutions align with Hilton standards.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, and cost reporting, and optimize staffing, space usage, and resource allocation.
• Support a collaborative, high-performing team and foster a guest- and team member-centric environment.
• Support talent development and career growth, mentor team members, maintain an open-door policy, resolve conflicts, and foster a productive work environment.

Benefits

• 110 nights of discounted travel through the Go Hilton travel program, with room rates as low as $40 per night.
• Employee stock purchase program offering Hilton shares at a 15% discount.
• Paid parental leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents.
• Caregiving concierge services.
• Crisis concierge support.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling and mental health support for eligible Team Members.
• Paid time off.
• Health plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed