Management Trainee - Event Planning

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Dubai; On-site; AED 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation in Dubai is seeking an MIT - Event Planning intern to join our Event Planning Team. You will gain hands-on experience in event planning and hotel operations, coordinating between clients and departments to ensure event requirements are delivered effectively.

The role provides exposure to cross-functional teams, supporting the coordination of client needs, timelines, and guest experiences, with opportunities to contribute ideas for event enhancements and guest

Qualifications

• Previous internship or work in hospitality or events.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail with proactive approach.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple departments.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating event requirements between clients and operational departments (F&B, Culinary, Front Office, Housekeeping).
• Support the Event Planning team in communicating event details to internal stakeholders.
• Follow up with operational departments to ensure event arrangements are progressing as planned.
• Assist with the preparation of event documentation and administrative tasks.
• Support event execution by helping monitor timelines, setup requirements, and last-minute requests.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and service providers under the guidance of the Event Planning team.
• Attend events when required and assist in ensuring a smooth guest experience.
• Learn to understand client needs and contribute ideas for event enhancements and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

\"Our leaders have always encouraged us to try new approaches and learn by experimentation. The biggest learning through this was that persistence and calculated risks, pay off.\"

We are looking for an MIT - Event Planning to join our Event Planning Team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in event planning and hotel operations while learning how successful events are coordinated and executed. You will support the Event Planning team in liaising between clients and operational departments, helping to ensure that event requirements are communicated clearly and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in coordinating event requirements between clients and operational departments (F&B, Culinary, Front Office, Housekeeping).
• Support the Event Planning team in communicating event details to internal stakeholders.
• Follow up with operational departments to ensure event arrangements are progressing as planned.
• Assist with the preparation of event documentation and administrative tasks.
• Support event execution by helping monitor timelines, setup requirements, and last-minute requests.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and service providers under the guidance of the Event Planning team.
• Attend events when required and assist in ensuring a smooth guest experience.
• Learn to understand client needs and contribute ideas for event enhancements and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Previous internship or work experience in hospitality, events, sales, guest relations, or customer service is an advantage.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with guests, clients, and colleagues.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-oriented approach to work.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple departments and stakeholders to support successful event execution.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on business needs.
• Positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a genuine passion for hospitality, events, and creating memorable guest experiences.

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