Associate Director of Events

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.

• Assist in leading and managing the overall Event Sales and Event Planning operation for a large ‑ scale, high ‑ volume convention hotel
• Support short ‑ and long ‑ term strategic planning for Events business, staffing, and revenue growth
• Maintain or exceed budgeted event sales, catering revenue, and profitability goals
• Achieve individual booking goals while supporting the overall property Event sales objectives
• Support the development and execution of marketing and sales strategies to drive catering and event revenue
• Evaluate event business to ensure operational feasibility and service excellence
• Partner closely with Culinary leadership to develop creative, innovative menu offerings aligned with client needs and kitchen capabilities
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef on pricing specialty and custom menu offerings
• Train, supervise, mentor, and support Event Managers and administrative team members
• Lead and support the Events team in soliciting, booking, planning, merchandising, and executing banquet and event functions
• Work closely with Banquet and Set ‑ Up leadership to ensure quality standards are consistently met and elevated
• Assist in building long ‑ term, value ‑ based client relationships to support repeat business and long ‑ term revenue growth
• Support all phases of the Events department, including sales, planning, servicing, marketing, and administrative functions
• Assist with coaching and counseling team members in alignment with Hyatt service standards and performance expectations
• Ensure consistency, professionalism, and service excellence across all event touchpoints

Benefits and perks include, but are not limited to:

• Discounted & Complimentary hotel room nights!
• Earned Wage Access and Daily Pay available!
• Floating Holiday available upon hire!
• Enjoy complimentary meals in our colleague Cafe for every shift worked!
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - Full-Time colleagues can enroll after just 30 days!
• 401(K) retirement savings plan and company match!
• Up to $1,000 in educational assistance per year!
• Opportunities to work and visit Hyatt Hotels and Resorts around the world!

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive Event Sales and Event Planning experience in a large ‑ scale hotel or convention environment
• At least 3 years of experience in a senior leadership role within an Event Sales or Event Planning function
  
  Service ‑ oriented leadership style with strong professional presentation skills
• Minimum two ‑ year associate degree required; four ‑ year degree preferred
• Proven strengths in leadership, motivation, communication, and operational excellence
• High energy level with an entrepreneurial, results ‑ driven mindset
• Ability to drive revenue growth and improve the department's financial performance
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.