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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $60,100.00 - $73,600.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
401K with company match
discounted room nights
Free room nights
Education Assistance
Complimentary employee parking
Access to hotel gym
Free Meals
Paid Time Off
Annual performance-based increases
Job Description
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is a premier hotel located in the heart of Chicago, offering unparalleled accommodations and event spaces suitable for both business travelers and leisure guests. With over 1258 guest rooms, including 53 suites, and more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space within the hotel, plus nearly 30,000 square feet of additional meeting space in the adjoining conference center, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is designed to provide a seamless hospitality experience. This establishment combines comfort, convenience, and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for hosting large-scale events such as meetings, conferences, galas, and trade shows. Guests enjoy... Show More
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree or higher
- Minimum 3-5 years of event planning experience in a full-service or convention hotel environment
- Experience with large market events
- Experience with Union Labor
- Genuine desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in general computer knowledge such as Microsoft Office and efficient typing
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible schedule including some nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher
- Minimum 3-5 years of event planning experience in a full-service or convention hotel environment
- Experience with large market events
- Experience with Union Labor
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and typing
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible schedule including some nights, weekends, and holidays
Job Duties
- Serve as the primary contact for clients coordinating mid-size to large, complex group events including meetings, conferences, galas, and trade shows
- Manage all aspects of the event planning lifecycle from initial detailing, menu planning, and floor plans to execution and post-event follow-up
- Partner with Event Sales, Operations, and Culinary teams to ensure seamless service delivery and a consistent guest experience
- Coordinate logistics including AV needs, room setups, F&B requirements, timelines, and billing
- Maintain detailed and organized Event Orders (EOs), diagrams, and communications for internal teams
- Lead pre-event meetings with clients and internal teams
- conduct site visits and client planning meetings as needed
- Foster strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and positive word-of-mouth
- Monitor group revenues, labor costs, and up-sell opportunities to maximize profitability
- Ensure events are executed in compliance with Hyatt brand standards and property SOPs
- Represent the hotel at industry events and networking functions as required
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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