Summary
About Hyatt
Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped us become one of the best, and fastest growing hospitality brands in the world. The addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and countless growth opportunities. It's not every day you get to be a part of a team that's making travel more human. Here, everyone's role matters and it is our shared belief that hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care.
We're opening doors for all
No matter what career stage you're in, you'll find a home here at Hyatt. Each day is an opportunity to chart your own journey, go after new opportunities and discover a career you never knew existed. That's because we understand the importance of opening doors and expanding horizons while supporting you in your personal and professional development.
"Care Connects Us" is our guiding principle
It's the belief that it all starts with people who care. We see it in the way we treat each other and our guests. It's our superpower. It's how we create a culture of warmth, empathy and respect that results in more genuine connections and creating inclusive environments, together.
We need your curiosity. We need your innovative spirit. And we need your authentic self.
There is always a space for you here, and we take pride in empowering you to turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences and jobs into careers. Hospitality is more than just a job - it's a career for people who care. People like you. People like us.
What you can expect
Complimentary and discounted accommodation at Hyatt properties worldwide Access to complimentary shift meals and discounts for our Hotel gym facilities as well as all Food and Beverage outlets. Training and development opportunities with over 2000 online learning modules to support you career development. Above award wages. Access to our employee assistance program. Being part of a diverse and inclusive team, passionate about their work.
Discover a career you didn't know existed.
About Hyatt Hotel Canberra - A Park Hyatt Hotel
Hyatt Hotel Canberra is Canberra's first hotel located in the heart of the capital. Our Heritage listed hotel interweaves the hidden mystique of the 1920s with modern Art Deco designs. With 252 rooms and suites, our hotel offers an escape within a heritage-inspired setting. The traditional furniture styles as well as garden and park views are all enhanced with sleek technology.
About the Role
You will be responsible for the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, while meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Event Planning Manager is responsible to act as a specialist in the area of events. This covers the relationship building, account management as well as event management.
Some of the responsibilities include:
- Handling group movement in the hotel with attentive care
- Ensuring a well-executed event which exceeds customers' expectations
- Communication effectively and working closely with all concerned operation departments in the hotel
- Conducting event space site inspections outlining our unique selling points to the client
- Understanding client needs and providing a proposal which best suits their requirements
- Handle guest and employee enquiries in a courteous and efficient manner
- Experience in sales extremely advantageous
- Good understanding of selling techniques and banquet knowledge
- Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn
- Good administrative, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communications, sales and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World's Best Multinational Workplaces.
Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates highly engaged.
To get a peek of how our colleagues experience the brand, check out #InAHyattWorld or #WorldofHyatt
**Qualifications**:
**Qualifications**
- Experience in sales extremely advantageous
- Good understanding of selling techniques and banquet knowledge
- Passion for the hospitality industry and eagerness to learn
- Good administrative, time management, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communications, sales and customer service skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
A career with Hyatt opens a world of opportunities. We have continually been named one of the World's Best Multinational Workplaces.
Our values of Empathy, Experimentation, Wellbeing, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect are at the core of what we do. Our family atmosphere is what keeps our associates high