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Berkeley City Club

Hotel Receptionist

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$23.60 - $24/hr

Description The Berkeley City Club is a historic hotel, event space, restaurant and bar, and social club. Originally opened in 1930 as the Berkeley Women's City Club, our architect Julia Morgan ...

Berkeley City Club

Hotel Receptionist

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$23.60 - $24/hr

Job Type Full-time Description The Berkeley City Club is a historic hotel, event space, restaurant and bar, and social club. Originally opened in 1930 as the Berkeley Women's City Club, our architect ...

Alta Loma, LLC

Event Server/Bartender

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$20.87/hr

The Sunset Marquis is a four-diamond hotel located in West Hollywood and includes Cavatina ... Job Summary The Events Server/Bartender is responsible for making and serving alcoholic beverages ...

Sunset Marquis

Event Server/Bartender

West Hollywood, CA · On-site

$20.87/hr

Job Type Part-time Description The Sunset Marquis is a four-diamond hotel located in West Hollywood ... Job Summary The Events Server/Bartender is responsible for making and serving alcoholic beverages ...

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How much do hotel event jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for hotel event in California is $17.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hotel event coordinator?

Hotel event coordinators are professionals who organize and manage events held at hotels, such as conferences, weddings, meetings, and banquets. They work closely with clients to understand their needs, coordinate logistics, and ensure that all aspects of the event run smoothly. Their responsibilities often include arranging catering, managing room setups, overseeing vendors, and addressing any issues that arise during the event. Hotel event coordinators play a crucial role in delivering a positive experience for both guests and clients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hotel event coordinator?

To thrive as a Hotel Event Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in hospitality or event management, often supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with event management software, booking systems, and budgeting tools is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills help you effectively manage client expectations and coordinate with vendors and staff. These skills are essential for ensuring seamless event execution, client satisfaction, and the overall success of hotel-hosted functions.

What are some typical challenges hotel event coordinators face when managing multiple events simultaneously?

Hotel Event Coordinators often juggle several events at once, which can lead to challenges such as conflicting schedules, resource allocation, and ensuring each client’s unique needs are met. Effective communication with clients, vendors, and internal hotel teams is crucial to avoid misunderstandings and last-minute issues. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks help coordinators stay on top of details, deliver seamless events, and maintain high client satisfaction even during peak seasons.

What does a hotel event planner do?

A hotel event planner coordinates and manages events held at hotels, including conferences, weddings, and banquets. They handle tasks such as booking spaces, coordinating vendors, creating event layouts, and ensuring client needs are met, often using event management software. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

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Infographic showing various Hotel Event job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 28% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,377 per year, or $17 per hour.

Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Hotels Corporation

San Diego, CA • On-site

$70K - $88K/yr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Hyatt Hotels rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 256 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 109 rated hotels

Job description

Summary:
Discover the beauty of San Diego, on the waterfront, in the heart of downtown at Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. This iconic hotel features 1,628 guestrooms and 320,000 square feet of event space with stunning Pacific Ocean and city views. We are looking for the very best to join our AAA 4-Diamond Hotel, featured in the Top 10 of all Meeting Hotels in the United States per Cvent.
The Event Planning Manager's primary focus is servicing sales bookings. This position acts as the liaison between Meeting Planners and the hotel staff. The ideal candidate will sell, contract and service affiliate groups. Responsibilities include: administering the Sales agreement, detailing all Food, Beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review. Event Planning Managers also are the on-site contacts and are responsible for the smooth execution of all events.
Salary: The salary range for this position is $ $70,600 to $88,100 . This is the pay range for this position that Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.
Hyatt colleagues work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Hyatt has the best to offer including: paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, medical health care after 30 days of Full Time employment, paid FamilyBonding Time, Adoption Assistance, discounted and complimentary rooms at Hyatt locations across the globe, free colleague meals during shifts, complimentary parking and many more!
Qualifications:
  • A true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a fast paced environment. Refined verbal and written communication skills
  • A minimum of 1-3 years of hotel event sales/event planning or comparable experience preferred
  • Must be proficient in general computer knowledge
  • Candidates should be extremely detail oriented, organized and beable to handle a fast paced environment
  • Prefer two years hotel experience or completed Event Management trainee program
  • Preferred candidate has completed PSS or equivalent training
All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues and our guests have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the best, and fastest-growing hospitality brands in the world. Our transformative growth and the addition of new hotels, brands, and business lines can open the door for exciting career and growth opportunities for our colleagues. As we continue to grow, we never lose sight of what's most important: People. We turn trips into journeys, encounters into experiences, and jobs into careers.

Industry

Hospitality services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1957

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