SENIOR MANAGER, CULTURE, EXPERIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT, LIFESTYLE (THE STANDARD, THOMPSON HOTELS, DREAM, ANDAZ, AND BUNKHOUSE)

The Lifestyle Group at Hyatt is an innovative and rapidly growing division within Hyatt Hotels Corporation, a world-renowned leader in the hospitality industry recognized for its bold ambition to be the most responsive, innovative, and best-performing company globally. Hyatt’s Lifestyle Group is distinguished by its commitment to design-forward and culturally resonant guest experiences that set its brands apart in the competitive hospitality market. With a focus on cultural relevance, brand integrity, and transformative hospitality experiences, the Lifestyle Group offers guests unique and emotionally engaging stays that cannot be found elsewhere. Joining Hyatt means becoming part of a family that cares deeply for its employees and customers. Hyatt has been honored on Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For list for over a decade, reflecting its dedication to fostering an inclusive, empathetic, and respectful workplace culture. Employees enjoy exceptional corporate benefits including an annual allotment of free hotel stays worldwide, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and well-being initiatives including complimentary subscriptions to mindfulness apps. The Senior Manager, Culture Experience and Environment, based in Hyatt's NYC Hub, plays a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the guest experience across the Lifestyle brands. This position is uniquely suited for an individual who blends creative vision with operational excellence, supporting the Global Head of Culture, Experience & Environment in translating hyper-local cultural insights into immersive, memorable hospitality moments. The role involves curating venue identities and managing environmental elements such as lighting, sound, scent, and spatial design to craft atmospheres that resonate emotionally and foster authentic social connections. It requires a strong cultural sensibility and close collaboration with a variety of teams including nightlife, marketing, and operations to ensure that each property manifests a distinct and compelling identity that aligns with the global brand ethos. This role also demands expertise in managing partnerships with artists, musicians, DJs, and tastemakers to deliver culturally relevant programming and innovative activations that captivate guests and build community engagement. The Senior Manager oversees technical coordination and programming including soundscapes, live performances, and resident DJ curation while ensuring budget discipline and high-impact outcomes. An essential aspect of the position is hands-on involvement in property operations, spending significant time on-site to directly enhance the guest experience and mentor programming teams. With responsibilities extending to communications, leadership, operational support, and brand integration, this role is vital in maintaining the highest experiential standards and scaling those initiatives effectively across Hyatt’s global portfolio. For ambitious hospitality professionals passionate about culture and experience design, this opportunity offers a platform to impact one of the most inspirational lifestyle hotel brands globally. The position also provides the chance to develop personally and professionally in a fast-paced, creative, and supportive environment where innovative ideas are encouraged and valued. With a competitive salary range of $132,240 to $146,160 based on experience and location, along with a comprehensive suite of benefits, Hyatt invites candidates who embody the company’s core values of empathy, inclusion, integrity, respect, experimentation, and well-being to join in advancing the future of lifestyle hospitality.

• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, nightlife, and contemporary culture
• Established network within creative communities including artists, musicians, DJs, and tastemakers
• Deep understanding of environmental design elements and guest experience impact
• Skilled collaborator and communicator with marketing, operations, and creative teams
• Budget and project management experience for event programming and venue production
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining high standards
• Proactive leadership style with experience mentoring teams
• Highly professional, discreet, and culturally sensitive
• Relevant experience in hospitality or related fields
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not mandatory
• Availability to spend substantial time on property
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills