Event Planning Coordinator

Hyatt • San Diego, CA

3d • $26

About The Position

The Event Planning Coordinator is responsible for servicing events. This position works closely with Event Managers in contract negotiations and servicing accounts. Primary service efforts are in Banquet Food, Beverage and Setup that include menu planning, agenda setting, and hotel meeting services, hospitality amenities and special VIP requests. Duties also include but are not limited to contract review and facilitatingmunication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff to ensure a high level of service. Also, assist in hosting site inspections as needed, participate and/or lead event meetings and other staff meetings.

The Event Planning Coordinator must be a highly motivated individual who is eager and ready to accept additional responsibilities when needed. This position is responsible for providing administrative support to a team of Sales and Events Managers. The ideal candidate has a friendly demeanor, the ability to learn newputer programs, can multitask andplete projects in a timely manner. This person should demonstrate exceptional customer service and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and writtenmunication skills.
• Must be proficient in generalputer knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Prefer a four year hospitality degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of one year of hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Servicing events
• Contract negotiations
• Servicing accounts
• Banquet Food, Beverage and Setup
• Menu planning
• Agenda setting
• Hotel meeting services
• Hospitality amenities
• Special VIP requests
• Contract review
• Facilitatingmunication before, during and post event with pertinent hotel staff
• Hosting site inspections
• Participate and/or lead event meetings and other staff meetings
• Providing administrative support to a team of Sales and Events Managers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision for you and your dependents after 30 days of Full-Time employment
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• 12 Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt properties worldwide
• Unlimited Colleague and Friends & Family discounted room rates at Hyatt properties worldwide
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• And So Much More!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees