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About the job

The beautiful Hilton New Orleans Riverside, the largest corporate-managed Hilton hotel in New Orleans, is seeking an Event Manager to join its team following a recent promotion. This is an excellent opportunity to partner directly with clients in planning and detailing their events, ensuring flawless execution and delivering an exceptional guest experience from start to finish.

Compensation: Hourly position with the opportunity to earn quarterly incentives.

On-Site Benefits: Complimentary parking and one complimentary meal provided per shift.

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As an Event Manager , you’re not just overseeing all aspects of event planning and execution – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

Execute high-quality events: Manage event documentation, facilitate seamless transitions from Sales to service, and serve as the primary client contact on property to ensure smooth execution, proactive issue resolution, and an exceptional event experience

Maximize revenue opportunities: Identify upsell opportunities and recommend enhancements to increase contract value and elevate the guest experience

Build client relationships: Establish and maintain strong communication with clients throughout the event lifecycle to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, and drive repeat business

Guide team performance: Communicate client requirements, provide direction, and offer feedback and coaching to ensure consistent, high-level service

Support the sales process: Participate in client site visits and pre-event meetings; demonstrate product knowledge and assist in shaping event solutions that align with client needs

Solve problems in real time: Apply sound judgment to resolve guest concerns, negotiate service adjustments, and address issues calmly and efficiently under pressure

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.