Event Planning Manager
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Job overview
Hyatt is hiring an Event Planning Manager. The Event Planning Manager at Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa serves as the primary liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff. This role involves administering sales agreements, detailing food, beverage, and A/V needs, managing room blocks, and overseeing billing instructions. The manager is also responsible for the on-site execution of all events.
Key focus areas include Service Sale bookings, Act as liaison between Meeting Planners and hotel staff, and Administer the Sales agreement.
Successful candidates bring Event Management Trainee Program. Important skills include Communication, General Computer Knowledge, Detail Oriented, Organized, and Handle Fast-Paced Environment. Preferred (not required): PSS.
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Full job description
Description:
Be part of our team as Event Planning Manager at the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa. Located in Greater Palm Springs, Grand Hyatt features 531 newly transformed luxury guestrooms, suites, casita-style villas, and two brand new Celebrity Chef food & beverage venues. Set within the perfect backdrop of scenic Indian Wells, this property is a destination favorite as it is positioned to take hospitality to a new level in the destination.
The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale 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 salary range for this position is$70,304 - $77,000This is the pay range for this position that Grand Hyatt Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
Benefits:
Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of Full-Time employment
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Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
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Life Insurance, 401K with Matching, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Complimentary Employee Meal, Complimentary Parking, Referral Bonuses
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Free room nights, Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discounts (subject to waiting periods)
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Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future
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Teaching hotel where you can learn from some of the best in the business
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Tuition Reimbursement - $1,000 per year
Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Qualifications:
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A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
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A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
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Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
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Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment
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Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
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Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training
Primary Location: US-CA-Indian Wells
Organization: Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Villas
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Catering/Event Planning
Req ID: IND004711
Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.
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