Description:

　　The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is seeking an Event Planning Manager to join our exciting and fun Events team. We are conveniently located in the downtown area near Champions Square, Smoothie King Center, and minutes from the historic French Quarter, Arts District, and Mississippi Riverfront. Our property has 1,193 guestrooms and 200,000 square feet of event space and is ready for a motivated and creative new leader to take advantage of a unique opportunity to impress and delight our future groups. Come join our family at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans and you will have the chance to sell a brand new experience to our guests!

　　At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

　　The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff to provide direction and organization during execution of meeting and banquet events. The EPM will be available to guests throughout the event progression to solve problems and to suggest alternatives to previous arrangements. They will also directly serve on-site group and catering guests in a proactive mannerResponsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, managing meeting spaces, and overseeing the billing instructions/process and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events. This position plays an important role in the achievement of re-booking group business for future dates while demonstrating effective up-selling skills to obtain maximum profit by developing and maintaining relationships with meeting planners.

　　Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer in restaurant server jobs: Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

　　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

　　COVID-19 Safety: Hyatt Hotels follows all COVID-19 CDC and US] Health department protocols for the safety of our employees and guests.

　　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.

　　Qualifications:

　　A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event planning

　　Bachelor's degree and/or 2 years of hotel and/or food & beverage experience preferred

　　Must be experienced in general computer knowledge and programs

　　A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment

　　Refined verbal and written communication skills

　　Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally & in writing, with public and other Team Members

　　Present a professional appearance and confidence

　　Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment

　　Strong time management & multi-tasking skills and ability to work well under pressure

　　Understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts

　　Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants and engineering

　　Demonstrate positive leadership characteristics, which inspire employees to exceed standards and expectations

　　Knowledge of meeting room set-ups and capabilities, sleeping room configurations and types

　　Respond to requests by Meeting Planners immediately

　　Create, review and revise rooming lists and VIP lists

　　Manage meeting space and adjust in order to ensure maximum potential revenue

　　Maintain price integrity both in rooms and food and beverage, using revenue management

　　Pre-check room setups, prior to arrival of the group

　　Relay accurate forecast information for rolling forecasts

　　Interact with outside planners, vendors for event set-up

　　Manage existing accounts and follow up with client re-solicitation to capture future business

　　Responsible for increasing overall revenue per attendee by upselling techniques, rooms management strategies, value added offerings and other creative methods

　　Experience creating and writing menus to fit event’s needs.

　　Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training

　　*Hiring Bonus distributed in following increments: $500 at hire, $500 at 90 days, $500 at 6 months.

　　Primary Location: US-LA-New Orleans

　　Organization: Hyatt Regency New Orleans

　　Pay Basis: Yearly

　　Job Level: Full-time

　　Job: Catering/Event Planning

　　Req ID: NEW012497

　　Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.