Director of Event Management

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. As a member of the properties Executive Committee, the Director of Events is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager.

The Director of Event Management will oversee the supervision of all staff, functions, and standards for Event Planning, Event Sales, and Event Services (to include the Banquet and Event Set Up teams).

Areas of emphasis include on-going training of staff and other administrative duties. Achieve individual booking goals and has overall responsibility for achieving property Event goals. The Director should be proficient in all aspects of the Event Manager and Event Operations positions.

Responsibilities include:

Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales, Event Planning, and Event ServicesDevelop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plansMaintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areasDevelop and implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenuesExperience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly servicedMonitor sales performance of Event Sales ManagersAbility to put together creative and innovative menus based on skills of the kitchenWork closely with Chef on pricing specialty menusTrain, supervise and work with event staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and event functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functionsWork closely with Event Services Manager and their team to create and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-upsLeads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event sales objectivesAdminister all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative proceduresCoach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds6 years or more of progressive hotel Event Sales and Planning experience (typically with Hyatt)Service oriented style with professional presentations skillsAt least 3 years experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning environmentHotel/Hospitality degree an assetMust possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom lineClear concise written and verbal communication skills in EnglishMust be proficient in Microsoft Word and ExcelMust have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skillsMaintain communications with Corporate Staff

Benefits:

Ability to reserve discounted and complimentary Hyatt Hotel Rooms worldwideFlexible SchedulesPaid Time OffCompetitive Pay401(k) MatchEligible for Health Benefits after 30 daysTuition ReimbursementComplimentary meals in employee cafeteriaComplimentary Parking On-SiteEligible to participate in an Incentive Compensation PlanEmployee stock option planOpportunities for Career Growth

"All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status."