Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · 5 hours ago
Assistant Director of Special Events
Kailua-Kona, HI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $108K/yr
3+ years expFour Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company committed to exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking an Associate Director of Special Events to lead the event operations, focusing on creating memorable experiences and managing a team of event professionals.
HospitalityHotelLeisureRental PropertyTravel
Responsibilities
Support the leadership and day-to-day operations of the Special Events department while personally selling and servicing events
Foster a high-trust, collaborative culture that empowers and develops a team of event professionals
Drive operational efficiency, sales performance, and service excellence through coaching, training, and innovation
Lead weekly resume meetings, onboarding, and ongoing development initiatives for the team
Oversee catering call volume, response times, conversion metrics, and sales performance reporting
Partner cross-functionally with Culinary, Operations, Finance, and vendor partners to ensure seamless event execution
Support forecasting, budgeting, and business planning efforts, including weekly and monthly performance analysis
Act as a senior point of contact for complex or escalated guest situations, ensuring timely resolution
Maintain Four Seasons brand standards while ensuring accuracy across event documentation, resumes, and billing
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in Wedding, Catering & Conference Services leadership within a full-service resort or hotel environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build lasting client relationships
Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, and development experience
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail and a strong sense of creativity
Financial and business acumen, including forecasting and sales analysis
Proficiency in sales and catering systems (Golden S&C preferred) and Microsoft Office tools
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and irregular hours based on event needs
Benefits
Special Events incentive plan
An on-site Physical Therapist
24-hour access to Indoor and Outdoor Gym
Holiday, Vacation & Sick pay
Robust Benefit Plan
Company Match 401K Plan
Laundered Employee Uniform
Free employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary ‘Ohana
Complimentary stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
Training and Development Opportunities
Employee Recognition Programs
Company
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Four Seasons is an operator of a chain of hotels, resorts, and residence clubs.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$579MKey Investors
CanAm EnterprisesJPMorgan Chase & Co.
2025-09-24Undisclosed· $162M
2025-09-24Debt Financing· $417M
2007-02-12Private Equity
Leadership Team
Alejandro Reynal
President and CEO
Sudhakar Veluru
CIO / CTO
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