Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,100.00 - $73,600.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
401K with company match
Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment
Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
Complimentary employee parking
Access to hotel gym
Free meals in colleague cafeteria
Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
Annual performance-based increases
Job Description
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place is a premier hotel destination located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois, renowned for its exceptional hospitality and extensive amenities. This upscale hotel offers over 1258 guest rooms, including 53 suites, and boasts more than 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. Additionally, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place provides direct access to the largest convention center in the United States, with nearly 2.8 million square feet of exhibition and meeting space, making it an ideal location for business travelers, conferences, large-scale events, and leisure guests looking for world-class accommodations and services. The hotel features diverse... 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 required
- Experience with large market events is a necessity
- Experience with union labor
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge such as Microsoft Office and efficient typing
- Candidates should be highly detail-oriented and organized
- Flexible schedule including some nights, weekends, and holidays are required
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or higher
- Minimum 3-5 years of event planning experience in a full-service or convention hotel environment
- Large-scale group and convention event experience
- Experience with union labor
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and efficient typing
- Highly detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to work a 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, 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
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