Event Manager
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
Bethesda, MD
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
One Bethesda Metro Center (7400 Wisconsin Ave)
Bethesda, MD 20814
Telephone (301) 657-1234
Compensation: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour
Opportunity: Event Manager
Oversee event functions and coordinate guest activities and/or events in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.
Potential Career Path
Banquet Manager or Sales Manager – Food and Beverage Director or Director of Sales
Essential Job Functions
- Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
- Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
- Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
- Create and coordinate group meal and meeting functions and agendas.
- Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
- Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.
- Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Position Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
- Previous event planning/coordination experience required.
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
Hyatt Regency Bethesda
390 Room Hotel
Our Hotel
Hyatt Regency Bethesda welcomes you to our completely renovated hotel. This recent multi-million dollar transformation includes all new guest rooms and bathrooms, remodeled meetings space including a stunning rooftop event space, and a revitalized lobby in our 12 story atrium. Located in the heart of downtown, our Bethesda, Maryland hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers to the Washington DC area. We offer direct access to the Metrorail and several bus routes, and only a short drive from the Georgetown and the most exciting attractions in the Capital region. Host high level meetings or conferences in our meeting space, relax in our brand-new guest rooms and suites, and savor USDA prime aged steaks and seafood at the nationally acclaimed Morton’s, The Steakhouse.
What to Expect
We’re excited that you’re interested in joining our team! Here’s what you can expect throughout our recruitment process:
Submit Application
Once you submit your application, you will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your resume. Due to the high volume of applicants we receive, please note that response times may vary, and follow-ups may not be immediate.
Recruiter Call
If your qualifications align with the position, you will receive an email invitation to schedule an initial phone screen with a recruiter. Some candidates may also be invited to a secondary virtual screening, which will be hosted via Google Meet.
If your qualifications do not meet the criteria for current open roles, we will retain your resume for future opportunities that may be a better fit.
Site Visit
The final stage of our recruitment process is an in-person interview at the hotel. You’ll meet with the hiring manager and have a chance to get to know the team during a site visit.
Communication
At any point in the process, if we decide not to move forward with your application, we will notify you.