Private Dining Specialist

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Free Room Nights and Discounted Rates

401(k) Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary Employee Meals

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Retail discounts

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, through Park Hyatt Washington, is seeking a Private Dining Specialist for Blue Duck Tavern. The role combines sales and F&B expertise to book private events, manage Chef’s tables, and deliver exceptional hospitality experiences in a luxury setting.

You will work with hotel departments to negotiate contracts, plan menus, and coordinate VIP requests. Full-time availability and strong communication skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior F&B and/or Sales experience preferred.
• Prior luxury hotel experience preferred.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Full-time availability required.

Responsibilities

• Book reservations and service private events.
• Negotiate and review contracts with clients.
• Coordinate with hotel departments for events.
• Host site inspections and plan menus.
• Set event agendas and communicate services.

Skills

F&B experience

Sales experience

Luxury hotel experience

Communication skills

Job description

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\"When you work in Hawaii, in addition to learning about the functional aspects of running a hotel — like the proper way to make a bed or how to best handle luggage — it’s critically important to understand Hawaiian culture and the spirit of ‘ohana, or ‘family.’ When opening the first Andaz property in Hawaii, our team participated in Hawaiian culture training to help us understand what ‘ohana truly means. \"

Park Hyatt Washington is seeking a Blue Duck Tavern Private Dining Specialist to join our team. This is a great opportunity for individuals with both Sales and Food and Beverage experience! Join us for a chance to be part of an elite luxury service team and discover why Hyatt has continually earned the Great Places to Work designation.

Key Responsibilities:

The Private Dining Specialist is responsible for booking reservations, selling and servicing private events, and selling and servicing Chef’s tables for the restaurant. This position works closely with Blue Duck Tavern Managers in contract negotiations and servicing accounts.

Duties also include but are not limited to:

• Negotiating and reviewing contracts
• Communicating with multiple departments before, during, and post event to ensure elevated service expectations are met
• Hosting site inspections
• Planning menus
• Setting event agendas
• Communicating hotel meeting services and amenities to clients
• Coordinating with clients and hotel team members for special VIP requests
• Participating in and/or leading event meetings and other staff meetings.

Qualifications:

• Prior F&B and/or Sales experience preferred
• Prior hotel experience, especially luxury hotel experience, preferred
• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• Full-time availability required

Hourly Range:

Starting hourly rate of $27.50 per hour, based on experience, as well as the opportunity to earn additional incentive-based compensation.

We offer excellent benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after only 30 days
• Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates
• 401(k) Retirement Matching Plan (up to 4%)
• Paid Time Off including New Child Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more

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