Associate Director of Events

4 weeks ago

New Orleans, United States Hyatt Regency New Orleans Full time

About the Company:

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 is a career for people who care.


About the Role:

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is currently looking for an experienced Associate Director of Events. The ideal candidate assists in managing overall Event Sales and Event Planning standards including supervision of Event Managers and administrative staff of a 1,200-room hotel with 200,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Areas of emphasis include on-going training of staff and other administrative duties, achievement of individual booking goals and has overall responsibility for achieving property Event goals. The Associate Director should be proficient in all aspects of the Event Manager position. The ideal candidate will 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.


Responsibilities:

  • Assists in leading the Events team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event sales objectives
  • Assist in developing and implementing effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
  • Experience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced
  • 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 and Set-Up Managers and their team to create and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
  • Assist in administering all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures
  • Assist in the coaching and counseling of employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures


Qualifications:

Minimum 2-year associates degree (prefer 4-year degree)


Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • 3 years or more of progressive hotel Event Sales and Planning experience in a large-scale operation
  • At least 3 years’ experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning environment
  • Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills



Benefits:


Our excellent benefits include: Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates, Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401K with company match, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, new child leave and personal day, Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more.


Relocation assistance provided.


Equal Opportunity Statement:

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.

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