What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Director of Events position at Hyatt Regency?
Organization- Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
Summary
The salary range for this this position is $80,000 - $90,000.
Cheers to your new adventure. Join Hyatt. 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.
At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because of the care, connection, and meaningful experiences we create at every touchpoint. The Associate Director of Events plays an important leadership role in bringing that belief to life by supporting the Director of Events, developing talented colleagues, collaborating with key departments, and driving exceptional results.
Reporting directly to the Director of Events, the Associate Director of Events is also a part of the Assistant Leadership Committee who serves as a key partner within the department. Important responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
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
Qualifications
Summary
The salary range for this this position is $80,000 - $90,000.
Cheers to your new adventure. Join Hyatt. 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.
At Hyatt, we believe our guests choose us because of the care, connection, and meaningful experiences we create at every touchpoint. The Associate Director of Events plays an important leadership role in bringing that belief to life by supporting the Director of Events, developing talented colleagues, collaborating with key departments, and driving exceptional results.
Reporting directly to the Director of Events, the Associate Director of Events is also a part of the Assistant Leadership Committee who serves as a key partner within the department. Important responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Work with key accounts as the lead planner for the event planning phase
- Support forecasting, revenue projections, and financial reporting
- Help drive profitability through effective strategic menu pricing, space utilization, upselling opportunities, and cost awareness.
- Lead, coach, mentor and develop Events colleagues to achieve individual and departmental goals.
- Lead regular department meetings in partnership with the DOE.
- Partner closely with Event Services, Culinary, Front Office, Audio Visual, and other departments to ensure seamless event execution.
- Serve as a visible role model for exceptional service, teamwork, and colleague engagement.
- Ensure compliance with Hyatt brand standards, hotel policies, and safety requirements
- Demonstrate sound judgement and professionalism in all business decisions
- Collaborative and team-driven environment with diverse industry experience
- Health benefit eligibility at 30 days of employment
- 401K with company match – eligible to contribute at 30 days of employment
- Discounted room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties upon hire
- Free room nights at over 1,000 Hyatt properties at 90 days of employment
- Education Assistance/Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted employee parking ($5/day or $100/mo)
- Access to hotel gym (25,000 sq. ft.)
- Free meals in colleague cafeteria
- Discounted food & beverage from Prairie Kitchen and Bar and The Market (proudly serving Starbucks)
- Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays (eligibility and amount dependent on employment status)
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
Qualifications
- A minimum of 3 years of hotel events experience
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience, including the ability to coach, mentor, and train colleagues
- Proficiency in hotel sales and events systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools
- Strong understanding of hotel event operations and client relationship management
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Creativity and a proactive approach
- A genuine passion for hospitality and a commitment to creating meaningful experiences for guests, customers, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
- Together by Hyatt and/or CMP certified preferred
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000