Area Event Planning Manager

On-site in Houston, TX, Hotel Saint Augustine, Bunkhouse Hotels seeks a proactive Area Event Planning Manager to oversee event documentation and coordinate with sales, hotel departments and clients to deliver consistent, high-level service across pre-event, event, and post-event phases, while serving as the liaison between meeting planners and hotel staff to maximize revenue through up-selling and enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive event documentation for each property event.
• Collaborate with sales teams, hotel departments and clients to ensure seamless, high-quality service from pre-event planning through post-event follow-up.
• Act as the primary liaison between meeting planners and hotel staff.
• Detail all food, beverage and audio-visual requirements.
• Oversee room blocks and attendee pickup logistics.
• Manage billing instructions and conduct final review.
• Identify opportunities to maximize revenue through up-selling and event enhancements to elevate outcomes.

Requirements

• Genuine desire to meet the needs of others in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Minimum of 2 years in hotel event sales, event planning, or a comparable role is preferred.
• Proficient with general computer systems and software.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting.
• Completion of an Event Management trainee program is preferred.
• Prior completion of PSS or an equivalent training program is preferred.

Benefits

• Complimentary hotel room nights at Hyatt hotels worldwide.
• Unlimited colleague and friends & family discounted room rates at Hyatt hotels worldwide.
• Bereavement and jury duty pay.
• Vacation, sick leave and new child leave.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage, discounted prescriptions, life and disability insurance, and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Complimentary employee meals.
• Direct deposit payroll.
• Competitive wages.