Director of Event Planning (Hybrid/Remote)

Hyatt
Any Location, CA
Category Customer Service
Job Description
This is a Hybrid position, with on-property visits as needed. The candidate must reside within a 1 hour drive of Alila Ventana Big Sur. Relocation assistance provided. As a Director of Event Planning, you will own the end-to-end event experience from contract turnover through execution and post-event follow-up, managing a diverse portfolio of business including corporate retreats, incentive programs, weddings, buyouts, and intimate gatherings.

Requirements

  • 3 years of event planning experience within luxury hospitality or a high-touch service environment
  • Ownership Mindset: Proven ability to independently manage events end-to-end with minimal oversight
  • Client Management: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to manage high-expectation clients
  • Commercial Acumen: Experience driving incremental revenue through upselling and total event value optimization
  • Detail Orientation: Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously without compromising quality
  • Work Style: Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • Systems: Proficiency in event planning and hotel systems; Hyatt experience preferred

Benefits

  • Full Hyatt benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and global hotel stay discounts
  • Gas and cellphone allowance provided
  • Meals provided while on property
  • Eligible for Hyatt's Event Planning Incentive Plan with quarterly earning potential
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