Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,400.00 - $72,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Free room nights
Discounted and Friends and Family room rates
Medical insurance
prescription insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401K with company match
Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
new child leave
personal day
Paid Family Bonding Time
Adoption assistance
free colleague meals
Employee stock purchase plan
Retail Discounts
Job Description
The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a premier hotel situated in the heart of downtown New Orleans, offering guests unparalleled access to local landmarks such as Champions Square, the Smoothie King Center, the historic French Quarter, the Arts District, and the scenic Mississippi Riverfront. This vibrant hotel boasts 1,193 guestrooms and an expansive 200,000 square feet of event space, making it an ideal location for conferences, meetings, and various events. Recognized for its outstanding work environment, Hyatt Regency New Orleans has been named one of New Orleans' Best Places to Work for nine consecutive years and earned the 16th spot... Show More
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1-3 years hotel event sales or event planning experience or completed Event Management trainee program
- bachelor’s degree or 2+ years hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- previous selling experience
- ability to meet sales quota
- effective verbal and written communication skills
- understanding of contract negotiation and interpretation
- comprehensive knowledge of hotel operations and departments
- knowledge of meeting room setups and sleeping room configurations
Job Qualifications
- Minimum of 1-3 years hotel event sales or event planning experience, or completed Event Management trainee program
- bachelor’s degree or 2+ years hotel and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- previous selling experience
- experience working under sales quotas
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- understanding of contract negotiation and interpretation
- comprehensive knowledge of hotel operational departments including guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, banquets, accounting, restaurants, and engineering
- knowledge of meeting room setups and sleeping room configurations
Job Duties
- Plan banquet food and beverage sales and menu planning
- set agendas and coordinate hotel meeting services
- review contracts and ensure clear communication with hotel staff before, during, and after events
- host hotel tours for prospective clients
- maintain strong customer relationships
- participate in and lead event and staff meetings
- collaborate effectively with sales, events team, and administrative assistants
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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