Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $128,200.00 - $145,800.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
retirement savings plan
basic life insurance
Paid vacation
paid sick days
Paid new child leave
Paid holidays
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
Free room nights
discounted room rates
Tuition Reimbursement
free meal during workday
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
growth potential
Job Description
The Grand Hyatt Washington is a premier luxury hotel situated in the vibrant heart of Washington, D.C. This iconic hotel is strategically located just blocks from key city landmarks such as the Convention Center, the White House, various world-class museums, and the bustling downtown area. It boasts 902 elegantly appointed guest rooms, a stunning 47,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, a dramatic atrium lobby that welcomes guests with grandeur, and a 24-hour fitness center for those who wish to maintain their health routines while traveling. The Grand Hyatt Washington is renowned not only for its prime location but also... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 6 years or more of progressive hotel Event Planning/Sales experience preferred
- 3 years of experience in a senior role in hotel Event Planning/Sales environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Exceptional organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Job Qualifications
- 6 years or more of progressive hotel Event Planning/Sales experience preferred
- 3 years of experience in a senior role in hotel Event Planning/Sales environment preferred
- Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse backgrounds
- Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
- Must 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
- Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
Job Duties
- Responsible for short- and long-term planning and the management of Event Sales and Event Planning
- Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives, and manage within those approved plans
- Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas
- Develop and implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
- Experience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced
- Monitor sales performance of Event Sales Managers
- Ability to put together creative and innovative menus based on skills of the kitchen
- Work closely with Executive 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 Director of Banquet Operations and their team to create events and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis, as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
- Leads Events team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event sales objectives
- Administer all phases of the Events department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures
- Ensure team works to meet or exceed Hyatt service standards and procedures
- Maintain communication with Corporate staff as necessary
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