Job Description
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Join us for an incredible opportunity to bring group events to life as our Event Planning Manager for the Grand Hyatt Seattle!
As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it's an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.
The Event Planning Manager’s primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.
The salary range for this position is $77,968.80 to $86,600. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education. This position is eligible to participate in the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP).
As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!
Benefits
· Position is eligible for relocation assistance
· Medical & Vision insurance
· 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability Insurance
· New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
· Paid Time Off
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- 10 days vacation (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
- 15 days vacation (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
- 20 days vacation (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
- (2) Floating Holidays per year
- (6) Paid Holidays per year
- Compassionate Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
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Perks
· Employee Assistance Program
· Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
· Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
· Free colleague meals during shift
· Hyatt Colleague discount program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· ORCA Pass subsidy
· Discounted parking
When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.
Qualifications
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
- Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
- Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
Grand Hyatt Seattle
Join us for an incredible opportunity to bring group events to life as our Event Planning Manager for the Grand Hyatt Seattle!
As a Great Place to Work in the U.S. for twelve years running, it's an award-winning culture where you can bring your whole self to work every day, coupled with benefits that empower you to defy expectations and seek excellence.
The Event Planning Manager’s primary focus is servicing Sale bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. Responsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.
The salary range for this position is $77,968.80 to $86,600. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications, and education. This position is eligible to participate in the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP).
As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks!
Benefits
· Position is eligible for relocation assistance
· Medical & Vision insurance
· 401(k) & Retirement Savings Plan (RSP)
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability Insurance
· New Child Leave & Adoption Assistance
· Paid Time Off
-
-
- 10 days vacation (80 hours) earned upon completing 1-4 years of service
- 15 days vacation (120 hours) earned upon completing 5-9 years of service
- 20 days vacation (160 hours) earned upon completing 10+ years of service
- (2) Floating Holidays per year
- (6) Paid Holidays per year
- Compassionate Leave
- Jury Duty Leave
- Seattle Paid Sick & Safe Time
- Extended Illness Days – unused sick and safe time in excess of 72 hours converted to Extended Illness Days at the end of each calendar year
-
Perks
· Employee Assistance Program
· Discounted Rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on your first day of employment
· Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of service
· Free colleague meals during shift
· Hyatt Colleague discount program
· Tuition Reimbursement
· ORCA Pass subsidy
· Discounted parking
When applying for a position working at a Hyatt hotel, you are pursuing an opportunity to join a culture built on caring and attentive colleagues who have a passion for providing efficient service and creating meaningful experiences. Our values are the guiding principles for our success, giving us the opportunity to open over 1,350 properties worldwide.
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or caste.
Qualifications
- A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment.
- Refined verbal and written communication skills
- A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
- Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast paced environment
- Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. With more than 100,000 colleagues across 54 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests. As we continue to grow, we don’t lose sight of what’s most important— people. Hyatt is a company that was built by family. It’s a workplace where coworkers become friends. Every day we care for our guests. Care is at the heart of our business, and it’s this distinct guest experience that makes Hyatt one of the world’s best hospitality brands.
We care for the wellbeing of our colleagues, guests, owners, and communities and are committed to advancing a culture of opportunity for all. We believe that embedding DE&I in every part of our business is the manifestation of our purpose - to care for people so they can be their best. This means everyone with no exceptions. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected across our actions and behaviors, policies and procedures, workplace environment and culture. Our Change Start Here commitments outline key DE&I goals around (i) who we employ, develop, and advance, (ii) who we support, and (iii) who we buy from and work with.
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