Director of Event Planning

Paradise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nested on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa means being part of a premier luxury resort known for its stunning views, lush gardens, and world-class amenities. The resort boasts a range of exciting employment opportunities, from front-of-house positions to behind-the-scenes roles, providing a diverse and rewarding career path.

With its focus on delivering exceptional guest service, Paradise Point Resort and Spa offers employees the chance to hone their hospitality skills while working in a breathtaking location. The resort is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a welcoming and supportive team environment. Joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa presents a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious resort that epitomizes relaxation, luxury, and unparalleled guest experiences.

The Director of Event Planning leads comprehensive luxury resort event management, optimizing guest experiences and operational excellence in high-end hospitality settings. This leadership role is responsible for driving event strategy, managing high-performing teams, optimizing event revenue, and maintaining the resort’s reputation as a premier destination for conferences, weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.

As a key member of the resort’s leadership team, the Director of Event Planning collaborates closely with Sales, Catering, Food & Beverage, Operations, and Marketing to deliver world‑class events. This role requires strong hospitality management experience, a deep understanding of luxury resort operations, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

The Director of Event Planning plays a pivotal role in elevating resort revenue, brand reputation, and guest satisfaction. Exceptional events attract repeat business, deliver outstanding guest impressions, and support the resort’s long‑term success. This position ensures every event, large or small, delivers a memorable, premium experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive, strategic experience in luxury event planning and management within high-end resort, hotel, and premium hospitality environments, demonstrating expertise in luxury destination events
• Proven leadership and team‑management abilities
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and forecasting
• Deep knowledge of event operations, catering, banquet management, and guest service standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to excel in fast‑paced, high‑volume environments
• Strong vendor and client relationship‑building skills

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining, and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals:
Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts, and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays)
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA
- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre‑employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E‑Verify.

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