Event Planning Manager

Park Hyatt Washington is seeking an experienced leader with at least 2 years of event planning experience to join the Sales, Events, and Marketing team as an Event Planning Manager. Not only will you be a part of an elite luxury service team, but you will get to be part of our hotel which was recognized by Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards as a top 10 hotel in the world!

Qualifications\:

• Must have 2 years of event planning experience (luxury hotel experience preferred)
• A genuine desire to anticipate and meet client needs in a fast-paced environment.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Proficiency in general computer knowledge (experience with hotel event systems preferred)
• Ability to manage event details, coordinate across departments, and resolve issues with professionalism.

Key Responsibilities\:

The Event Planning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing group events contracted by the Sales team while delivering an exceptional client experience from pre-planning through event completion. The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-oriented, and committed to building strong client relationships by anticipating needs and resolving challenges with professionalism and the highest commitment to luxury service.

Duties will include but are not limited to\:

· Coordinate and plan meetings, events, and group functions

· Serve as the primary contact for clients throughout the event planning process

· Administer sales agreements, detailing food and beverage, audiovisual, and event requirements

· Work closely with Sales, Operations, Culinary, and other departments to ensure successful event execution

· Communicate event details, timelines, and special requests to all relevant teams

· Conduct site tours for groups and clients

· Monitor events and address client needs or concerns

· Maintain accurate event records, contracts, and documentation in Hyatt systems

· Review and reconcile event billing with clients and the Finance team

· Manage room blocks and billing instructions

· Attend and lead event planning and group resume meetings

· Meet or exceed annual revenue and service goals

· Other duties as assigned

Salary\:

Starting salary range is $65,000 - $85,000 plus bonus eligibility, depending on experience.

Benefits\:

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance at 30 days

· Free Room Nights, Discounted Room Rates, and Friends & Family Room Rates

· 401(k) retirement matching plan (up to 4%)

· Paid time off

· Tuition reimbursement

· Employee stock purchase plan

· Tuition reimbursement

· Paid family bonding time and adoption assistance

· Complimentary employee meals

· Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more