Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,900.00 - $86,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
career growth
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) with Company Match
Job Description
Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a distinguished hotel recognized as one of the Top 250 Meeting Hotels in North America by Cvent, proudly holding the #23 overall rank and the #1 Hotel in New Orleans. Situated in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the hotel offers unparalleled access to key destinations such as Champions Square, the Smoothie King Center, the historic French Quarter, the vibrant Arts District, and the scenic Mississippi Riverfront. With 1,193 elegantly appointed guestrooms and an expansive 200,000 square feet of versatile event space, this property is perfectly equipped to host a broad range of meetings, conventions,... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event planning
- bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- general computer knowledge
- desire to satisfy others’ needs in fast-paced environment
- refined verbal and written communication skills
- ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- professional appearance and confidence
- extremely detail oriented and organized
- ability to handle fast paced environment
- strong time management and multi-tasking abilities
- understanding of negotiation and contract interpretation
- comprehensive operational knowledge of hotel departments
- positive leadership
- knowledge of meeting room setups and sleeping room types
- immediate response to meeting planner requests
- creation, review and revision of rooming and VIP lists
- management of meeting spaces to maximize revenue
- price integrity maintenance
- pre-check room setups
- relay of forecast information
- interaction with planners and vendors
- management of existing accounts and re-solicitation of clients
- increasing revenue per attendee via upselling and strategies
- experience creating and writing menus
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event planning experience
- bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years of hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- experienced in general computer knowledge and programs
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- ability to communicate effectively with public and team members
- professional appearance and confidence
- extremely detail oriented and organized
- strong time management and multi-tasking skills
- understanding of negotiation and interpretation of contracts
- comprehensive knowledge of hotel operational departments
- positive leadership characteristics
- knowledge of meeting room setups and sleeping room configurations
- ability to respond immediately to requests by meeting planners
- experience creating and writing event menus
- preferred completion of PSS or equivalent training
Job Duties
- Administering the sales agreement
- detailing all food, beverage and audiovisual needs
- managing room blocks and pick up
- managing meeting spaces
- overseeing billing instructions and final review
- serving as on-site contact for events
- ensuring smooth execution of all events
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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