Event Planning Manager - Full Time

Hyatt - Wailea-Makena, HI

Full-time - Entry Level

Wailea-Makena, HI

1,001-5,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

Andaz Maui at Wailea is the first resort for the Andaz brand, located on Maui's premier southwestern coastline. This 15-acre beachfront resort is situated along Mokapu Beach in Wailea, a highly sought-after leisure and resort destination. The luxury resort community of Wailea features a 1.2 mile-long oceanfront beach path that connects five crescent-shaped, golden-sand beaches, a premier shopping center, and distinguished restaurants. Hyatt has redefined the hotel experience, reflecting the Hindi meaning of "Andaz, personal style". The concept emphasizes local inspirations, simplified luxuries, uncompromised service, and leading-edge design, which are all integral to the Andaz brand that is expanding globally. The Event Planning Manager plays a crucial role in servicing Sales and Wedding Event bookings. This position serves as the liaison between couples, Meeting Planners, Wedding Planners, and the resort team. Key responsibilities include administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage, and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick-up, and overseeing billing instructions and final reviews. Event Planning Managers are also the on-site contacts responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of all events. At Hyatt, high expectations are not just met; they are exceeded. The company offers outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. Career opportunities at Hyatt are as unlimited as your imagination, and the company prides itself on a warm, respectful, and inclusive culture. This is not just a typical career opportunity; it embodies the Hyatt Touch.

Responsibilities

• Act as the liaison between couples, Meeting Planners, Wedding Planners, and the resort team.
• Administer the Sales agreement for events.
• Detail all Food, Beverage, and A/V needs for events.
• Manage room blocks and pick-up for events.
• Oversee billing instructions and final review for events.
• Serve as the on-site contact for the smooth execution of all events.

Requirements

• 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 and wedding planning or comparable experience preferred.
• Proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized, able to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably two years of hotel experience or completion of an Event Management trainee program.
• Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a luxury hotel environment.
• Knowledge of local vendors and resources for event planning.

Benefits

• Health / Dental / Vision / Chiropractic insurance.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid Vacation and Sick leave.
• Floating Holidays and 7 Observed Holidays.
• Discounted rooms at any participating Hyatt location starting on the first day of employment.
• Up to 12 complimentary rooms at any participating Hyatt location after 90 days of employment.