Description

Summary

Role & Resort
With the addition of Rancher Hall-our stunning new event venue overlooking a 2.2-acre lagoon-alongside a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor event spaces, Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort & Villas is poised to become the premier wedding and event destination in the Texas Hill Country.

This exciting transformation is part of a multi-phase renovation and repositioning project, featuring refreshed guest rooms, upgraded event spaces, and the addition of five luxurious villas-all thoughtfully designed to elevate the guest experience while preserving the resort's authentic charm.

There's never been a better time to join our team. As we continue to grow and define excellence in hospitality, we're seeking a passionate leader ready to create unforgettable moments for our guests and be part of something truly special.

Reporting to the General Manager, The Director of Events manages overall Event Sales and Event Planning standards including supervision of Event Managers and administrative staff. Areas of emphasis include on-going training of staff and other administrative duties. Achieve 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.

Duties also include preparing and presenting effective proposals, presentations, maintaining well organized documentation and reports, utilization of Hyatt technology systems and coordination of customer service requirements with hotel operations staff as appropriate. The Director of Events, will also participate and may lead event meetings, sales and other staff meetings. The Director of Events, also works as a team member with the events and catering staff and other support staff.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales and Event Planning
• Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas
• Develop and implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues
• Experience evaluating each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced
• Monitor sales performance of Event Sales Managers
• Ability to put together creative and innovative menus based on skills of the kitchen
• Work closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus
• Train, supervise and work with event staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and event functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions
• Work closely with Banquet Manager and their team to create and ensure quality levels are being met on a daily basis as
well as enhancing overall banquet set-ups
• Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel Event sales
objectives
• Administer all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and
administrative procedures
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Why Join Us?
At Hyatt, we prioritize creating a culture where colleagues feel like family. Since 1957, we've grown into one of the world's leading hospitality brands by valuing our people. We transform jobs into fulfilling careers, turning guest stays into unforgettable journeys, and fostering an environment where belonging and care thrive

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with people of cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
• Minimum 2 years of prior experience as Director of Events (typically with Hyatt)
• With opening hotels, previous hotel pre-opening experience preferred
• Service oriented style with professional presentations skills
• Hotel/Hospitality degree an asset
• 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
• Clear concise written and verbal communication skills in English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and administrative skills
• Maintain communications with Corporate Staff

Benefits & Perks

• Enjoy free meals in our colleague café
• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights
• Retirement savings plan
• Excellent training and professional development
• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts
• Tuition reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year!

About the Hiring Process

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.