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Description:

Located on the shores of Lake Washington, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport, a recent AAA Four Diamond and Best of Housekeeping award winner, perfectly combines the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with modern amenities. Enjoy close proximity access to Sea-Tac International Airport, downtown Seattle and Bellevue, Mount Rainier National Park, Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, and more. Explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, then return to your comfortable room in Renton.

Job Overview:

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences.

The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Group and Event Sales bookings to include multi-day corporate conferences, meetings, holiday parties, wedding and social bookings, and other events as assigned. This position acts as the liaison between the Customer / Meeting / Event Planner 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, facilitating communication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service and ensuring customer expectations are consistently exceeded. The Event Planning Manager is the on-site contact and is responsible for the smooth execution of all assigned events.

The Event Planning Manager also hosts hotel tours, maintains strong customer relationships, participates in and may lead event meetings, and other staff meetings, and works as a team member with the sales and event staff. The manager also works closely with an assigned Administrative Assistant and other support staff.

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It's a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Wage Information:

The salary range for this position is $67,725 to $86,600. The starting salary for this position will be between $67,725-$72,800. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, including experience, qualifications and education.

Qualifications:

· A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.

· Refined verbal and written communication skills

· A minimum of 2-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred

· Must be proficient in general computer knowledge

· Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, adaptable to change, organized and able to handle a fast-paced environment

· Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program

• Prefer event planning, selling, negotiating, business writing and presentation skills training

Benefits & Perks:

As a colleague, we have you covered with awesome benefits and perks! Some of those include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days of employment

• $1,000 Tuition/Wellness Reimbursement after 90 days of employment

• Flexible Hybrid Schedule after 90 days of employment or as designated by Leadership

• Paid Vacation, sick leave and up to 2 float days

• 401(k)

• Paid Family Bonding Time

• Adoption Assistance

• Free Parking

• Referral Bonuses

• Discounted room nights and Friends and Family discountsat 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

Unlimited growth potential with Hyatt. Ability to relocate for advancement opportunities in the future

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Primary Location: US-WA-Renton

Organization: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle%27s Southport

Pay Basis: Yearly

Job Level: Full-time

Job: Catering/Event Planning

Req ID: REN001204

Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.