Job Information
Hyatt Director of Events in INDIAN WELLS, California
Description:
Located in Greater Palm Springs, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa is currently completing a property-wide renovation and upbranding from Regency to Grand. Set to debut 2024, Grand Hyatt will feature 531 newly transformed luxury guestrooms, suites and casita-style villas. Set within the perfect backdrop within scenic Indian Wells, this property will be a destination favorite as it is positioned to take hospitality to a new level in the destination.
The Director of Events manages the Event Planning team of Managers, Director of Events, and administrative staff. Areas of emphasis include on-going training of staff and other administrative duties. Achieve individual booking goals and has overall responsibility for achieving property Event goals. The Director should be proficient in all aspects of the Event Manager position.
The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $110,000. This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency Indian Wells reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
Duties include:
Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales and Event Planning
Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas
Develop and implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
Experience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced
Monitor sales performance of Event Sales Managers
Ability to put together creative and innovative menus based on skills of the kitchen
Work closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus
Train, supervise and work with event staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and event functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions
Work closely with Banquet Manager and their team to create and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event sales objectives
Administer all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures
Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
6 years or more of progressive hotel Event Sales and Planning experience (typically with Hyatt)
With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
At least 3 years experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning environment
Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
Primary Location: US-CA-Indian Wells
Organization: Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort and Spa
Pay Basis: Yearly
Job Level: Full-time
Job: Catering/Event Planning
Req ID: IND004298
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