ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

September 17, 2024

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek

Beaver Creek

FULL TIME

Summary

Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa | With sweeping views from the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa offers a luxurious year-round escape near Vail Valley, Colorado. Our ski-in/ski-out location in the heart of Beaver Creek Village is adjacent to the ski school and home to skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and more in winter. The summer brings activities including fly fishing, river rafting and scenic hiking trails – all just outside our doorstep. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa is seeking colleagues with unmatched service. We care for people so they can be their best.
Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Events team as the Associate Director of Events at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort & Spa located in Beaver Creek, Colorado. Not only will you be part of an amazing team, but you'll be a part of a company that was recognized for a whole decade now as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For!
The Associate Director of Events hires, trains, manages and coaches approximately three to ten catering/convention services managers. Primary responsibility is to service group business. This position may be the second in command in the Event department depending on the size of hotel. This person is assigned specific administrative responsibilities that should include supervisory duties over part of the Event department, usually Meeting Connections, Administrative Assistants or Trainees. This position will typically be required to carry and achieve a quota and service groups.

Responsibilities:

Oversees and assists with all aspects of an event from pre-planning, determining resource needs, pre-event marketing, and on-site coordination, to post event follow up
Coordinate with vendors, associates and groups to ensure successful events
Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, audio-visual equipment, and transportation
Develop event concepts and themes to separate us from our competitors.
Collaborate with marketing and communications teams to promote events and increase attendance/ bookings
Work with the event service and culinary team to ensure brand standards and improvements in the long run
Ensure compliance with all legal and safety requirements related to events based on government requirements.
Track and evaluate the success of events and provide recommendations for improvements
Create detailed P&L sheets for each event (pre and post) to optimize productivity and GOP
Oversees ordering of supplies needed for events and ensure items arrive in a timely fashion
Assists in site and vendor selection and negotiating the best possible rates and terms
Develops effective and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Supervises staff at events, assign duties, and provide general direction
Conducts post-event data and strategic analysis to inform future events
Plans and executes pre-event marketing if applicable

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your Leadership team.
The starting salary for this position is $80,000. Actual pay will be commensurate with experience.
Why Work for Hyatt?

Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance (after 30 days for full-time colleagues)
401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Free meals in our employee cafeteria
Discounted bus tickets
24 hours a day complimentary gym access through Exhale Spa
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
529 College Savings Plan
Excellent training and career growth opportunities
Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!
Ski Pass

Our Values: Empathy l Integrity l Respect l Inclusion l Experimentation l Wellbeing
Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Qualifications

2 year minimum in supervisory or leadership role
Banquets and Catering Experience preferred
Must have Operational background in F&B/ Event Service and experience in Event Planning
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Flexibility and adaptability to changes and unexpected situations
Creativity and innovation in developing event concepts and themes