Assistant Event Set-up and Services Manager

The Assistant Event Set-up and Services Manager supports the successful execution of meetings, conferences, banquets, and special events at Grand Hyatt Denver by helping oversee room set-up, equipment readiness, and the day-to-day direction of event set-up staff. This role is hands-on and operational, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, timing, presentation, and guest-ready standards.

What You Will Do

Assist in overseeing the set-up, breakdown, and reset of meeting rooms, banquet spaces, and event areas in accordance with event orders, floor plans, and department standards. Coordinate room layouts, tables, chairs, staging, dance floors, risers, linens, signage, and other event-related furnishings and equipment. Inspect audio-visual equipment, lighting, staging components, and other event equipment to confirm items are present, clean, safe, and in working order before guest arrival. Communicate setup progress, changes, issues, and special requirements to event leadership and relevant operating departments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate is dependable, calm under pressure, comfortable leading by example, and committed to delivering polished, safe, and on-time event spaces. They balance hands-on work with effective team coordination and understand that excellent setup is an essential part of the guest experience. Compensation includes an annualized salary range of $56,000 - $66,000, with benefits such as medical/dental/vision insurance, paid holidays, complimentary room nights, and a 401k match.

Requirements

• Previous experience in hotel, resort, convention, banquet, catering, event operations, facilities, or a related environment.
• Prior supervisory or lead experience; experience training, assigning, or scheduling staff is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of meeting and banquet room layouts, event equipment, and setup terminology.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events, changing priorities, and time-sensitive deadlines.
• Clear verbal communication, sound judgment, attention to detail, and a service-focused approach.
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and position event equipment and furnishings, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended event days as needed.

Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Life Insurance after 30 days
• Free basic Short-Term Disability after 30 days
• Eligible to participate in a Flexible Spending Account after 30 days
• Vacation/ Sick Days
• 7 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday per calendar year
• Complimentary Room Nights 12 per calendar year after 90 days
• Employee/Friends & Family Rate Room Nights
• Employee may elect to contribute 401k after 30 days
• 401k Match: 1-3% = dollar/dollar, 4-5% = $.50/dollar after 1 year
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 5% discount
• Contribute to the 529 Education Savings Plan
• Educational Reimbursement: $1,000/per calendar year
• Jury Duty Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• Complimentary Parking
• Free Light Rail/Bus Pass
• Complimentary meal in Grand Bistro (our Employee Cafeteria)
• Use of Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Bonding Time
• Financial Adoption Assistance