Event Planning Manager (On-Site)

Hyatt
Austin, TX
Category Hospitality
Job Description
The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sales bookings, acting as a liaison between clients and hotel staff, and ensuring a successful event by communicating details to each department and aiding the banquet team where needed.

Requirements

  • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
  • Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
  • Promptly answer telephones and enthusiastically greet our guests with your personal spirit
  • Produce quotes and written confirmation to all clients and staff in a timely and thorough manner
  • Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions
  • Collaborate with team members to communicate what you see and hear to staff and management
  • Utilize the freedom to go beyond to take initiative to resolve guest complaints and create loyalty
  • Work with vendors as needed and adhere to internal event budgets
  • Review & coordinate with Banquet Chef's on creative menus & new product ideas
  • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
  • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Health and welfare plans
  • 401(k) plan
  • College Saving Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Paid Family Bonding Time
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe
  • Free colleague meals during shifts
  • Wellbeing & educational assistance
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