Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre - Director Convention Services

The Director Convention Services is direct oversight of attainment of assigned team banquet/food and beverage goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively managing the conference services team. This role is responsible for servicing group clients and maintaining the contracted food and beverage minimum. This role will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales or Hotel leadership to achieve the hotel's revenue, meeting planner satisfaction scores, and banquet/food and beverage goals for one or more assigned properties.Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel conference services experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired.
• Must have a valid driver's license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows analytical skills and strategic vision.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively manages assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage goals.
• With input and guidance from the GM and/or Corporate HR, manage Human Resources in the division in order to attract, retain and motivate the employees; hire, train, develop, empower, coach and counsel, conduct performance and salary reviews, resolve problems, provide open communication vehicles, discipline and terminate, as appropriate.
• Understand the content reflected in group contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality's established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Hotel Leadership or Director of Sales.

PROPERTY INFORMATION:
A convenient location in affluent North Dallas combines with thoughtful amenities and services at Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre. We're within minutes of over 300 restaurants, bars, and shopping. We offer a complimentary shuttle that operates within 3 miles of our hotel. With easy access to several Fortune 500 companies and both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport. The hotel features a fabulous restaurant, stylish rooms and suites, and great leisure facilities. Plus, with 48,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space and a dedicated events team, we know a thing or two about hosting spectacular meetings and events.

Application deadline for Colorado positions: