Description
Located within walking distance of Nationwide Arena and the trendy Arena District, Hyatt Regency Columbus redefines the modern hotel experience. We offer 633 renovated guest rooms and spacious suites and 70,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. We are connected to the Greater Columbus Convention Center and steps to the Short North Arts District, ours is the hotel in which to meet and play in downtown Columbus.
Are you ready?
Because we are looking for an Event Planning Manager! What's in it for YOU? General Perks: An entry to the Hyatt Family, a place where we care for people so they can be their best 12 free nights at Hyatt hotels globally every year after 90 days of service and 20% Discounts at our F&B outlets Take pride in working for a company that is in the '100 Best Companies to Work For' by FORTUNE Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage after 30 days of employment Vacation + PTO days Discounted flight program Connect with thousands of National and Local Partners for Various Discounts Free COTA Bus Pass Discounted monthly parking passes for Downtown parking Family Events and Recognition Celebrations What does the ROLE entail? Primary focus is servicing Sales bookings Acts as a liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff Administer the Sales agreement, detail all Food and Beverage and Audio-Visual needs, managing guest room block and pick up Responsible for group billing details and final review The Event Planning Managers are also the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events What will you get from US? Wellbeing:
"Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best - and we believe wellbeing is the ultimate realization of our purpose"
To support our colleagues mental wellbeing we provide access to 'Headspace App' for all employees, free of charge as well as Hyatt's wellbeing assessment tool 'Hyatt Well-Check' Social Activities; Team building outings, Sports/wellbeing activities Hotel gym access Health, Dental, Vision Insurance eligibility after 30 days of employment Development:
"Careers at Hyatt don't have to follow a traditional career ladder or path with one pace and following only one direction. Rather, they can be customized and adapted based an employee's individual circumstances and take the form of a career lattice"
With over 700 Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in the United States, opportunities for internal promotions are abundant Regular Check-In Conversations with Managers to discuss personal career goals A wide range of development tools through the Hyatt Learning platform for all colleagues; from e-learning to classroom sessions, Hyatt provides different solutions, depending on how you learn best Education assistance of up to $1,000 per year toward personal growth and development Diversity:
"Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our purpose and we are deeply involved in actions that create a culture of opportunity for all"
The Human Rights Campaign has honored Hyatt among the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+Equality in 2022, for the 18th consecutive year Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within our team through employee support groups (HyPride & ), workshops and classroom trainings Our Vision: Our commitment is to create an environment where people can bring their whole self to work each day - so they can be their best and perform at their best so they can better care for others When we say people , we are including everyone from every perspective around the world. There are no exclusions by color, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, sexual identity, disability or any other demographic. Qualifications Your MINDSET: A team player with a good portion of personality Enthusiasm and a hands-on mentality A true representative of the company to customers, employees, and the public A team player with a hands-on mentality and a love for selling A true support for our customers during the entire sales process Your EXPERIENCE: A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment Refined verbal and written communication skills Unafraid of event related tasks, projects, and responsibilities Candidates should be extremely detail oriented and organized A fun and energized person Committed to delivering a high level of customer service Must be proficient in general computer knowledge Two years of hotel event planning experience or equivalent Demonstrates Hyatt's values: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing Our Values: Empathy Integrity Respect Inclusion Experimentation Wellbeing
Hyatt is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity
Are WE what YOU are looking for?
If the answer is YES , then please click the link and apply!
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.
