**Description:** At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing Sales bookings. Event Planning Managers are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. **Responsibilities include but are not limited to:** + Guiding clients through the experience creation journey + Detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs + Managing room blocks and pick up + Providing clients billing instructions and facilitating final review of all charges + Review & coordinate with Banquet Chef’s on creative menus & new product ideas + Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services + Produce quotes and written confirmation to all clients and staff in a timely and thorough manner in the form of banquet event orders and group resumes + Lead BEO and EO meetings with internal stakeholders to ensure effective communication at all levels of hotelShare your personal passions and knowledge of the services and amenities available to guests to help them feel at home + Work with vendors as needed and adhere to internal event budgets. As a Hyatt Centric Austin colleague, you will enjoy the following benefits: + Free Parking or Commuter Stipend + Free Hyatt Hotel Stays + Deep discounts on stays for you and your family + Medical/Dental/Vision benefits after 30 days (full-time) + Generous Paid Time Off Plan + $1,000 educational reimbursement per year + Adoption Assistance + Fitness Center access + Thousands of additional discounts through partners such as Blue Apron, Hertz Rental Car, AT&T and many more! **The Brand and Hotel** You've arrived. Hyatt Centric is at the center of some of the most unique destinations—in the middle of the action, in the know and always on-hand to serve up insider knowledge, intriguing tidbits and great conversation over a well-crafted cocktail. We’re a local home base, preparing our guests to explore the best our cities have to offer so they can go forth and discover! Hyatt Centric all started with a passion for sharing our favorite local spots and stories with our guests. This inspired us to create the perfect launch pad – a unique home base with everything our guests need and nothing they don’t. Our target guests are the Savvy Explorers. Socially connected guests seeking shareable moments to inspire others. Hyatt Centric is built for savvy explorers who want to be tapped into what’s hot, fresh and exciting wherever they are, especially if it’s off the beaten path. They are smart with their money and look for good value where they can – preferring experiences that aren’t padded with a bunch of extras they don’t need. They are the influencers, the travel experts within their circles who everyone looks to for travel advice and tips. But they can’t possibly know it all, so they rely on local recommendations from like- minded “savvy explorers” who can point them in the direction of interesting experiences that they can share with their social circle. Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin features 246 guestrooms, 3,000 sq ft. of dedicated meeting space, along with two exciting F&B concepts including an 8th floor rooftop bar. Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows offering unmatched views of the Texas Capitol, UT Stadium, and growing Austin skyline. The 31st floor is the home of the Artist’s Residence, a 1,400sq ft suite and event space with an outdoor terrace. The hotel’s boho-chic residential design will reflect Austin’s rich history in music and arts, with the common areas showcasing diverse local artists and guestrooms featuring iconic images from the historic neighboring Paramount Theatre. **Qualifications:** + The desire to be a visionary event experience creator, satisfy the needs of others, and positively contribute to a team culture of care, support and fun! + A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred + Refined verbal and written communication skills + Must be proficient in general computer knowledge + Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and be able to handle a fast-paced environment _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status._ **Primary Location:** US-TX-Austin **Organization:** Hyatt Centric Austin-Downtown/Congress Street **Pay Basis:** Yearly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Catering/Event Planning **Req ID:** AUS010055 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.