Director of Events Planning - Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Hyatt; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Director of Events Planning to lead the Events Planning team and oversee both Catering Sales and Convention Services, delivering exceptional event experiences in a luxury setting.

The role reports to Sales & Marketing and requires strong leadership, collaboration across departments, and a commitment to Hyatt's understated luxury and bespoke hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Must be Malaysian citizen or PR due to work permit restrictions.
• University degree or diploma in Hospitality Management or Event Management preferred.
• Experience in leadership with a luxury international hotel brand required; extensive event planning and sales experience.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Events Planning team to deliver exceptional event experiences.
• Oversee Catering Sales and Convention Services to ensure seamless planning and execution.
• Drive operational excellence in line with Hyatt brand standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to create memorable events.

Skills

Results-driven

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Hospitality Management or Event Management

Job description

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Director of Events Planning - Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Park Hyatt Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur MY - 10 - Kuala Lumpur

Catering/Event Planning

Full-time

Local

Summary

As the Director of Events Planning, you will lead the Events Planning team to deliver exceptional event experiences that reflect the sophistication and personalized service of Park Hyatt Kuala Lumpur. Reporting to the Director of Sales & Marketing, you will be responsible for the overall management of the Events department, overseeing both Catering Sales and Convention Services to ensure seamless event planning and execution.

You will drive operational excellence by ensuring the department runs efficiently in line with Hyatt’s corporate strategies and brand standards, while consistently exceeding the expectations of our guests, colleagues, and owners. Working closely with internal teams and clients, you will create memorable events that embody the understated luxury and bespoke hospitality synonymous with the Park Hyatt brand.

Qualifications

• Due to work permit restrictions, this position is only open to Malaysian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Malaysia.
• Ideally with a university degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Event Management, or a related field.
• Previous work experience in a similar leadership capacity with a luxury international hotel brand is preferred. Extensive experience in event planning and event sales is essential.
• Results-driven with strong problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative team player with the ability to foster strong partnerships across departments and with key stakeholders to deliver exceptional events and guest experiences.