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Senior Event Planning Manager | Benefits Include: Stock Purchasing Plan, 401K, and MANY MORE!

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Senior Event Planning Manager | Benefits Include: Stock Purchasing Plan, 401K, and MANY MORE!

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Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Organization- Grand Hyatt San Francisco

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging- of making people feel at home no matter where they are in the world. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers. Join a team that is making travel more human. Connected. Sustainable. Here, everyone's role matters. Opportunities are yours to shape. Your individuality is celebrated. At the heart of Hyatt is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco welcomes our guests with a sophisticated elegance and refined modern style. Located in the heart of the city on Union Square, immerse yourself in the premier shopping, Michelin Star dining and entertainment of downtown San Francisco. Then retreat to the room where they can unwind and enjoy the spectacular views of the City by the Bay. Stunning views of Union Square, the Bay or the city skyline are the recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation in a well-appointed luxury hotel room or suite at Grand Hyatt San Francisco. Each contemporary space offers residential-style amenities, ensuring youre focused on maximizing your getaway.

Grand Hyatt San Francisco provides extraordinary venue options for meetings or events near Union Square. Offering more than 30,000 square feet of elegantly designed meeting space, our guests will feel inspired, and their event is sure to be a success. Our sophisticated top-floor venues feature wall-to-wall glass windows offering panoramic views of the bay, Coit Tower, Union Square and the downtown skyline.

Responsible for selling and servicing hotel services to group business clients. Primary sales efforts are in Banquet Food, Beverage and Meeting Room Rental. Must be able to effectively sell the services of the hotel to gain commitment from the customer and work well with all departments in the hotel to ensure that services are delivered as communicated to the client. Provides guidance to Event Managers and Trainees. Handles key accounts for the hotel thus carrying the highest quota in the department.

• Manage all phases of event planning after business is booked by the Sales team, from pre-event coordination to on-site execution and post-event follow-up.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and professionalism.
• Coordinate with internal teams including Banquets, Culinary, AV, Rooms Division, and Sales to ensure seamless event execution.
• Lead pre-convention meetings, site inspections, and post-event evaluations with clients and department heads.
• Develop detailed Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), floor plans, and event timelines.
• Monitor event budgets and billing accuracy; review final invoices for approval.
• Mentor and train junior Event Planning Managers and Coordinators; serve as acting leader in the absence of the Director of Events.
• Identify upselling opportunities and support revenue-generating initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand standards and local safety/health regulations.

This position has a salary range from $70,600-106,000.

We Offer Excellent Benefits:

• Free room nights, Discounted, and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Vacation, sick days, new child leave, and personal day
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free colleague meals during shift
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discounts at various retailers - Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace, and many more.

Why make a good choice when you can make a Classic one by applying for your next career opportunity with a Grand Hyatt hotel? Grand Hyatt hotels provide superior services and elevated experiences. Looking for a Classic beginning in your next career? Applying today at careers.hyatt.com

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of progressive event planning experience in a full-service hotel or conference center environment.
• Strong background in handling large-scale and complex events (corporate, social, and convention).
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hotel event systems (e.g., Envision, Delphi, or comparable software).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Bachelors degree in Hospitality, Event Management, or related field preferred.
• CMP certification a plus.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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