Director Of Events Jobs

Cheers to your new adventure! When you join Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, you join a global brand that celebrates individuality, empowers everyone to be their best and consistently provides unique experiences for our colleagues and guests. Part of our culture of care includes providing our guests with stress-free, affordable experiences that enhance their stay. We also care about our colleagues and provide a well-rounded benefits package to ensure you are supported from day one. You'll find support from your team by working in an environment where success is celebrated and hard work is rewarded.

As a member of the properties Leadership Committee, the Director of Events is a highly visible role with exposure to Senior and Corporate leadership. This position reports to the hotel General Manager. The Director of Events leads a dynamic team of Event Sales, Event Planning, and Event Concierge team members in building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event objectives. Areas of emphasis include on-going training of staff and other administrative duties, achieving individual booking goals, and has overall responsibility for achieving property Event goals. The Director should be proficient in all aspects of the Event Manager position.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced
• Provide ongoing growth opportunities to Event team through ongoing trainings, individual coaching, and team and divisional collaboration
• Develop and recommend the budget, implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues, and maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas
• Short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales and Event Planning
• Monitor performance of all Event Planning and Event Sales managers
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and their team to create and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis as well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
• Work closely with Exec Chef to put together creative and innovative menus and pricing specialty menus

In today’s job market, you may be asking, “Why Hyatt?” Here’s why:

We are evolving the future of the hospitality industry

Hyatt is a global leader in the hospitality industry connecting the world through care. We provide more human, more authentic and more meaningful experiences to our colleagues and guests in our hotel locations spanning across 69 countries. As people who care, we believe in making a positive impact and providing resources so our people can be their best. Because when our people are at their best, we can provide the best experiences for our guests.

We're opening doors for all

No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.

“Care Connects Us” is our guiding principle

It’s the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It’s how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.

We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.

There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job – it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.

What you can expect

• Incentive Compensation Plan eligible
• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
• Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
• Free meals in colleague cafeteria
• Inclusive, collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience and multi-cultural backgrounds
• Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment (FT)
• Free Parking
• 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
• Discounted food & beverage from Prairie Kitchen and Bar and The Market (proudly serving Starbucks)
• Annual performance-based increases
• Access to hotel gym (25,000 sq. ft.)
• Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment
• Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff
• Must possess the following strengths: high energy, entrepreneurial spirit, motivational leader, effective communicator, effective in providing exceptional customer service and ability to improve the bottom line
• 6 years or more of progressive hotel Event Sales and Planning experience (typically with Hyatt)
• At least 3 years experience in a senior role in Event Sales/Planning environment
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills