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Director of Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $70,000.00 - $95,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Discounted hotel room nights
retirement savings plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional development opportunities

Job Description

Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Villas is a premier luxury resort located in the scenic Texas Hill Country, recognized for its outstanding hospitality and first-class amenities. The resort has recently undergone an exciting multi-phase renovation and repositioning project, which includes the addition of Rancher Hall, a stunning new event venue overlooking a 2.2-acre lagoon, alongside a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor event spaces. This transformation elevates the guest experience by combining refreshed guest rooms, upgraded event spaces, and five new luxurious villas, while preserving the authentic charm of the resort. Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Villas is... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
  • Completion of background check
  • Minimum 2 years experience as Director of Events
  • Experience in hospitality or hotel industry
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Hotel or hospitality degree preferred

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of prior experience as Director of Events, preferably with Hyatt
  • Prior hotel pre-opening experience preferred
  • Hotel or hospitality degree an asset
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with diverse cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
  • Service oriented style with professional presentation skills
  • High energy and entrepreneurial spirit
  • Motivational leadership ability
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
  • Clear, concise written and verbal communication in English

Job Duties

  • Responsible for short and long term planning and 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
  • Evaluate each piece of event business to ensure it can be properly serviced
  • Monitor sales performance of Event Sales Managers
  • Put together creative and innovative menus based on kitchen skills
  • Work closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus
  • Train, supervise and work with event staff to solicit and book banquet and event functions
  • Collaborate with Banquet Manager and team to create and ensure quality levels on daily basis
  • Lead event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships
  • Administer all phases of the event department including sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures
  • Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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