Job Description

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. 

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa | With sweeping views from the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa offers a luxurious year-round escape near Vail Valley, Colorado. Our ski-in/ski-out location in the heart of Beaver Creek Village is adjacent to the ski school and home to skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and more in winter. The summer brings activities including fly fishing, river rafting and scenic hiking trails – all just outside our doorstep. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is seeking colleagues with unmatched service.  We care for people so they can be their best.

The Senior Event Planning Manager will coach approximately three to ten catering/convention services managers. Primary responsibility is to service group business. This position may be the second in command in the Event department depending on the size of hotel. This person is assigned specific administrative responsibilities that should include supervisory duties over part of the Event department, usually Meeting Connections, Administrative Assistants or Trainees. This position will typically be required to carry and achieve a quota and service groups. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversees and assists with all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up
• Coordinate with vendors, associates and groups to ensure successful events
• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment, and transportation
• Develop event concepts and themes to separate us from our competitors.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and increase attendance/ bookings
• Work with the event service and culinary team to ensure brand standards and improvements in the long run
• Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements related to events based on government requirements.
• Track and evaluate the success of events and provide recommendations for improvements
• Create detailed P&L sheets for each event (pre and post) to optimize productivity and GOP
• Oversees ordering of supplies needed for events and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion
• Assists in site and vendor selection and negotiating the best possible rates and terms
• Develops effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervises staff at events, assign duties, and provide general direction
• Conducts post-event data and strategic analysis to inform future events
• Plans and executes pre-event marketing if applicable

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your Leadership team. 

The starting salary for this position is $80,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.

Why Work for Hyatt?

• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance (after 30 days for full-time colleagues)
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary meals in our employee cafeteria
• 24 hours a day complimentary gym access through Exhale Spa
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Excellent training and career growth opportunities
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
• Ski Pass

Our Values: Empathy l Integrity l Respect l Inclusion l Experimentation l Wellbeing

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Qualifications

• 2 year minimum in supervisory or leadership role
• Hotel Event Planning/Operational experience in F&B/Event Service highly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes and unexpected situations
• Creativity and innovation in developing event concepts and themes

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