Job Details

Summary

Connect to the heart of the West and embrace the captivating optimism of the Sonoran Desert at Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort. The richly appointed property and sophisticated architectural designs inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright reflect the romance of the American Southwest. Our magnificently designed property and artistic architectural features amplify dramatic mountain views, inspire connections to water, and reveal enticing botanical interactions. Captivating amenities and six elevated dining experiences, led by celebrity chef Richard Blais, echo the region's variety and rich heritage‑beckoning travelers to deeply connect with the illuminating essence of our surroundings.

At Hyatt, we believe in the power of belonging and creating a culture of care, where our colleagues become family. Since 1957, our colleagues have been at the heart of our business and helped Hyatt become one of the world's best and fastest‑growing hospitality brands. 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

Starting rate: $20.00 per hour

The Event Set Up Supervisor role leads other colleagues by leading, coaching, giving direction and assisting with interviewing, onboarding, training, scheduling, inventory, and forecasting. This position plays a significant role in the overall performance of the Event Set Up Team, which includes setting up and breaking down all meeting spaces with tables/chairs/stages, etc. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and relationship skills. This fast‑paced, hands‑on position with expectations to multitask administrative work and operational assistance.

• Supervise the setup, organization, and overall arrangement of furniture and other fixtures in meeting rooms and conference halls.
• Leads pre‑shift meetings with convention services housemen to communicate tasks for the specific shift.
• Reviews the Daily Detail Report for accuracy and a general overview of the day's work, including unique requests for meetings and conferences.
• Oversees convention service housemen, issuing directives on tasks to be performed.
• Assist with convention setup during busy periods/full availability: push and pull carts loaded with furniture (chairs, tables, etc.), lift and place chairs in appropriate positions, lift and position conference tables, lift and arrange stage pieces, lift and arrange wood dancing tiles.
• Consult with group or organization clients/representatives to adjust event setup or furniture placement.
• Communicates with Convention Services managers if additional assistance is needed for event setup.
• Inspects conference rooms and ballrooms after setup to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Responds to requests for additional seating, furniture, or other alterations to the event setup.
• Assists with event cleanup and takedown after the event has concluded.
• Training and coaching of houseperson.

Qualifications

• Open availability required including weekends and holidays.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk long distances across the hotel.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Refined verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service required.

Benefits & Perks

• Opportunities to work around the world with Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
• Discounted & Complimentary Hotel Room Nights.
• Enjoy free employee meals in our employee dining hall.
• Free covered parking.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full‑time colleagues).
• Retirement savings plan.
• Excellent training and professional development.
• Tuition/Wellness reimbursement, up to $1,000 a year.
• Employee Stock Purchase plan.
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more.

Our Values

Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

About The Hiring Process

We are excited that you have chosen to express interest in joining Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. We will be sure to take a look at your application and get back to you within a week of your submission. Thank you for your patience while we do so.

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.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required, as well as a completed background check.