Event Planning Manager

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

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.

Hyatt's benefit package is designed to care for the wellbeing of you and your family, while providing options that fit your healthcare needs and budget. Hyatt offers health insurance cover (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, etc.), an opportunity to participate in the 401 (k) plan that provides a matching contribution. As a valued member of the team at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, you also have the privilege of complimentary parking, cell phone reimbursement privileges, 20% discount at hotel Food & Beverage establishments, Employee Meal privileges in our Colleague Dining Area, use of Hyatt Stay-fit Gym, employee stock purchase plan options, eligible for paid time off/holiday pay/sick days, tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and colleague discount room availability program.

At a Hyatt colleague, you have access to a number of discounts.

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
• Refined verbal and written communication skills
• A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
• Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment
• Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
• Prefer candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training