Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel nights

Discounts at F&B outlets

Health insurance after 30 days

Vacation & PTO

Parking discounts

Headspace access

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Columbus is seeking an Event Planning Manager to lead the planning and execution of group events, from pre-event coordination to post-event review. You will serve as the liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff, ensuring high‑level service and precise documentation of Food, Beverage, and A/V requirements.

This role involves touring venues, maintaining client relationships, hosting event meetings with staff, and collaborating with the sales and events teams to deliver

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Unafraid of financial related tasks, projects and responsibilities.
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized.
• A fun and energized person.
• Committed to delivering a high level of customer service.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Two years of hotel event planning experience or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute group events, focusing on successful outcomes.
• Market will be conventions in-house and rooms-only groups.
• Act as liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff.
• Prepare all rooms and event documentation, coordinate with property departments and customers for consistent service across pre-event, event, and post-event phases.
• Detail all Food & Beverage, meeting room sets and diagrams.
• Responsible for group billing details and final review.
• On-site contacts ensuring smooth execution of all events.
• Demonstrate Hyatt values in daily actions.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Hospitality

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.

Are you ready?

Because we are looking for a Event Planning Manager!

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is planning and executing all aspects of group sales bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.

The Event Planning Manager also host hotel tours, maintain strong customer relationships, participate and may lead event meetings, and other staff meetings, and work as a team member with the sales and events staff.

The Event Planning Manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

What does the ROLE entail?

• Primary focus is on planning and executing successful events
• Market will be conventions in house and rooms only groups
• Acts as a liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff
• Prepares all rooms and event documentation, coordinates with property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases.
• Detail all Food and Beverage, meeting room sets and diagrams
• Responsible for group billing details and final review
• The Event Planning Managers are also the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events
• Demonstrates Hyatt’s values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing

Qualifications

Your EXPERIENCE:

A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

Refined verbal and written communication skills

Unafraid of financial related tasks, projects and responsibilities

Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized

A fun and energized person

Committed to delivering a high level of customer service

Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

Two years of hotel event planning experience or equivalent preferred

Demonstrates Hyatt Values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing

• An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best
• 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year and 50% Discounts at our F&B outlets
• Take pride in working for a company that is in the “100 Best Companies to Work For” by FORTUNE
• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage after 30 days of employment
• Vacation & PTO Days
• Connect with thousands of National and Local Partners for Various Discounts
• Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking & discounted dry cleaning
• Family Events and Recognition Celebrations

“Our purpose is tocare for people so they can be their best– and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose

• To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to “Headspace App” for all employees, free of charge, as well as hotel gym access
• Social & Community Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment

Development:

“Careers at Hyatt don’t have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction.

• With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotions are abundant
• Regular Check-In Conversations with Managers to discuss personal career goals
• A wide range of on-property and online training opportunities though-out the year.
• Education assistance of up to $1,000 per year toward personal growth and development

Qualifications

Your MINDSET:

• A team player with a good portion of personality
• Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality
• A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public
• A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for hospitality
• A true support for our customers during the event process

AreWEwhatYOUare looking for?

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.

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