Event Planning Manager (Part-Time Taskforce)

Park Hyatt; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary hotel nights

Employee meals

Parking

401K

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Event Planning Manager (Part-Time Taskforce) to service Sales bookings, including multi-day incentive programs, executive retreats, conferences and meetings.

As on-site liaison, you will coordinate Food & Beverage, setup and A/V needs, manage room blocks and billing instructions, and ensure luxury service while exceeding client expectations.

Hyatt associates enjoy a rewards-driven environment and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–4 years of luxury hotel event planning experience.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Detail oriented and adaptable to change, organized for luxury event planning.

Responsibilities

• Servicing Sales bookings including multi-day incentive programs, executive retreats, conferences and meetings.
• Act as liaison between Meeting/Event Planners and hotel staff.
• Administer Sales agreements, detailing F&B, setup and A/V needs, room blocks and billing instructions.
• Coordinate communication before, during and after events to ensure luxury service and exceed expectations.
• Host hotel tours and event tastings; work with sales, events and hotel staff as a team.

Skills

Client service

Event coordination

Communication

Attention to detail

Budgeting

Negotiation

Job description

Summary

Organization- Park Hyatt Aviara Resort

Find your place at Park Hyatt Aviara: Become part of one of San Diego's premiere destination locations, a AAA Five-Diamond luxury resort. Recently renovated with striking architecture, a beautiful spa, an 18-hole Arnold Palmer designed golf course, and a resort getaway that offers world-class recreation and relaxation amid 200 lush acres of natural beauty, Park Hyatt Aviara offers sophisticated, approachable luxury with distinct character highlighting our Carlsbad location.

About

About the Role - Event Planning Manager (Part-Time Taskforce)

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sales bookings, to include multi-day incentive programs, executive retreats, conferences, meetings, holiday parties and other group and event business as assigned. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting/Event Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage, Setup and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review, facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of luxury service and ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded. The Event Planning Manager is the on-site contact and is responsible for the smooth planning and subsequent execution of all conferences, incentive programs, meetings and other group and event business as assigned.

The Event Planning Manager also hosts hotel tours and event tastings, maintains strong internal and external customer relationships, participates in and may lead event meetings and other staff meetings, and works as an engaged team member with the sales, event and hotel staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it’s career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

This is not your typical career opportunity. This is the Hyatt Touch.

Wage Information

The hourly rate for this position is $33.00 - $53.00 per hour. This is the pay range for this position that Park Hyatt Aviara reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Hyatt has a very competitive benefit package for colleagues, which may include:

• Complimentary Employee Meal and Parking
• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world
• Vacation and sick leave
• 401K
• Educational Reimbursement
• And so much more!

Qualifications

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 2-4 years of hotel luxury event planning or comparable experience preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, adaptable to change, organized and able to handle luxury event planning a fast-paced environment
• Prefer event planning, selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training
• Preferred candidate is a certified Together by Hyatt Specialist or has similar knowledge

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.