Event Planning Manager

Description:

Park Hyatt Washington is seeking an experienced leader with at least 2 years of event planning experience to join the Sales, Events, and Marketing team as an Event Planning Manager. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of our hotel which was recognized by Travel Leisure’s World’s Best Awards as a top 10 hotel in the world!

Qualifications:

• Must have 2 years of event planning experience (luxury hotel experience preferred)

• A genuine desire to anticipate and meet client needs in a fast-paced environment.

• Refined verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.

• Proficiency in general computer knowledge (experience with hotel event systems preferred)

• Ability to manage event details, coordinate across departments, and resolve issues with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities:

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing group events contracted by the Sales team while delivering an exceptional client experience from pre-planning through event completion. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to building strong client relationships by anticipating needs and resolving challenges with professionalism and the highest commitment to luxury service.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

· Coordinate and plan meetings, events, and group functions

· Serve as the primary contact for clients throughout the event planning process

· Administer sales agreements, detailing food and beverage, audiovisual, and event requirements

· Work closely with Sales, Operations, Culinary, and other departments to ensure successful event execution

· Communicate event details, timelines, and special requests to all relevant teams

· Conduct site tours for groups and clients

· Monitor events and address client needs or concerns

· Maintain accurate event records, contracts, and documentation in Hyatt systems

· Review and reconcile event billing with clients and the Finance team

· Manage room blocks and billing instructions

· Attend and lead event planning and group resume meetings

· Meet or exceed annual revenue and service goals

· Other duties as assigned

Salary:

Starting salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 plus bonus eligibility, depending on experience.

Benefits:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 30 days

· Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates

· 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee stock purchase plan

· Tuition reimbursement

· Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

· Complimentary employee meals

· Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more!

Primary Location: US-DC-Washington

Organization: Park Hyatt Washington

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Catering/Event Planning

Req ID: WAS008125

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.