Events Operations Coordinator

At Hyatt, we are turning jobs into careers and we care for people so they can be their best. Care comes from an authentic place of empathy and human connection. We do this by truly seeing people and getting to know them as unique individuals, to enable us to design and deliver personal experiences. We continue to strive on building a safe, respectful and inclusive culture for our team members, guests, clients and community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Events Operatons Coordinator to join our team at Australia’s largest hotel. 

Located adjacent to Darling Harbour in Sydney's Central Business District, Hyatt Regency Sydney is a haven of relaxation for the business or leisure traveller. As Australia's largest premium hotel, Hyatt Regency Sydney boasts 878 guestrooms, 5 Food & Beverage Outlets. The hotel offers more than 4,000 sq m of sleek, award winning meeting and event space in the heart of the city featuring two spacious ballrooms with views of Darling Harbour and 22 additional meeting rooms.

Benefits for working with Hyatt include: 

• After 90 days of service, 12 complimentary nights of accommodation globally with Hyatt (T&Cs apply)

• Discounted accommodation for associates as well as friends and family

• Reward and recognition programs

• Learning and development opportunities

• Complimentary dry cleaning for work attire

• Discounted city parking

• The opportunity to join an international group with endless career opportunities

The Role:

This is the perfect opportunity for a driven and organised individual looking for a new challenge. As support in our Hotel’s largest team, you will coordinate administrative duties and assist the Director of Events Service and management team. This is a role where no two days are the same within a volume and constant environment. It is an ideal role for someone with Banquets/Events Service experience and is looking for their next career move in an administrative position. 

Duties & Responsibilities will include:

• Assist the Director of Events Service with the planning, development and implementation of fortnightly rosters using Microster rostering and attendance system

• Allocate adequate staffing to ensure the efficient completion of tasks and responsibilities on shift

• Prepare relevant materials for events as directed (e.g. preparing menu labels)

• Liaise with the Sales team, to ensure all floorplans, labels and DDRs are up to date and ready for the operations team

• Liaise with the Culinary team and Assistant Managers – Events Service, to ensure all menu items meet and exceed client expectations

• Attend internal meetings (e.g. BEO meetings) as required

• Maintain the office area in a neat and tidy manner, ensuring stationery and supply levels are adequate

• Undertake front of house service duties as required 

Our Ideal Candidate will possess: 

• Prior experience in the hotel or event industry

• A passion for providing high quality experiences for guests and clients

• Administrative experience advantageous

• The skills to motivate a diverse, talented team

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong time management and organisational skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

• A valid NSW RSA

• Full Australian working rights

• Availability to work on weekends as required  

We nurture curiosity and your new role as Event Planning Coordinator will help you learn new skills that support your personal and professional development. Join Hyatt.