Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $85,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
career growth and advancement
comprehensive benefits
Free and discounted room nights
Paid Time Off
Financial perks
Employee assistance program
Retail Discounts
Job Description
Hyatt Regency New Orleans stands as a beacon of sophistication and hospitality in the vibrant city of New Orleans. This esteemed 4-Diamond hotel features nearly 1,200 guestrooms and offers an expansive meeting and event space totaling over 200,000 square feet, making it one of the city’s most iconic and sought-after venues for large-scale conventions and events. Known for blending Southern charm with modern elegance, Hyatt Regency New Orleans is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its outstanding amenities, remarkable service, and prime location along the Mississippi River. The hotel is highly regarded not only for its luxurious accommodations but... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum two-year associate degree
- minimum 3 years of progressive event sales and event planning experience in a large-scale hotel or convention environment
- at least 3 years of experience in a senior leadership role within an event sales or event planning function
- proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
- clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English
- service-oriented leadership style with strong professional presentation skills
- high energy level with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset
- proven strengths in leadership, motivation, communication, and operational excellence
- demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive event sales and event planning experience in a large-scale hotel or convention environment
- At least 3 years of experience in a senior leadership role within an event sales or event planning function
- Service-oriented leadership style with strong professional presentation skills
- Minimum two-year associate degree required
- four-year degree preferred
- Proven strengths in leadership, motivation, communication, and operational excellence
- High energy level with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset
- Ability to drive revenue growth and improve the department’s financial performance
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills in English
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Job Duties
- Assist in leading and managing the overall event sales and event planning operation for a large-scale, high-volume convention hotel
- Support short- and long-term strategic planning for events business, staffing, and revenue growth
- Maintain or exceed budgeted event sales, catering revenue, and profitability goals
- Achieve individual booking goals while supporting the overall property event sales objectives
- Support the development and execution of marketing and sales strategies to drive catering and event revenue
- Evaluate event business to ensure operational feasibility and service excellence
- Partner closely with culinary leadership to develop creative, innovative menu offerings aligned with client needs and kitchen capabilities
- Collaborate with the Executive Chef on pricing specialty and custom menu offerings
- Train, supervise, mentor, and support event managers and administrative team members
- Lead and support the events team in soliciting, booking, planning, merchandising, and executing banquet and event functions
- Work closely with banquet and set-up leadership to ensure quality standards are consistently met and elevated
- Assist in building long-term, value-based client relationships to support repeat business and long-term revenue growth
- Support all phases of the events department, including sales, planning, servicing, marketing, and administrative functions
- Assist with coaching and counseling team members in alignment with Hyatt service standards and performance expectations
- Ensure consistency, professionalism, and service excellence across all event touchpoints
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