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Thompson Houston is a premier luxury lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Houston, Texas, set within a soaring 36-story architectural marvel adjacent to the verdant Buffalo Bayou Park. This stunning establishment boasts 172 luxury guestrooms, including 34 exquisite suites, alongside a private collection of 100 residences. Known for its fashion-forward approach and stylish ambiance, Thompson Houston is a favored destination for influential locals, seasoned travelers, and cultural tastemakers who seek an exceptional environment to meet, relax, and celebrate. Offering unmatched amenities such as a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, multiple destination restaurants, a private heliport, an expansive one-acre pool deck, and over 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event spaces, Thompson Houston sets the stage for memorable experiences. The hotel is recognized for its warm and inclusive culture, which emphasizes authentic hospitality and meaningful experiences, making it a sought-after workplace in the hospitality industry. The exciting opportunity to join this prestigious team as the Director of Event Planning invites a strategic, results-driven, and collaborative hospitality leader to oversee and lead the Event Planning Department. This full-time role involves ensuring the successful planning, coordination, and execution of all group events, meetings, weddings, galas, and social functions hosted at the property. The Director is responsible for managing all aspects of group and local events from contract signing through to post-event follow-up, driving operational excellence and profitability while supporting a high-performing team. The role demands a leader who excels in client service, event operations, and revenue maximization. The individual will play a pivotal part in aligning event planning with sales objectives and service standards while fostering collaboration across multiple departments. This position additionally focuses on continuous process improvements, supporting brand alignment initiatives, and maintaining exceptional service quality all while nurturing a professional and inclusive work environment. The Director of Event Planning at Thompson Houston is a key figure in maintaining the hotel’s reputation for exceeding guest expectations and delivering flawless event execution. The role offers an attractive benefits package including free room nights, discounted and friends and family room rates, medical, dental and vision insurance with only a 30-day waiting period, 401K with company match, free parking, generous paid time off, paid family bonding time and adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan, and discounts at various retailers such as Apple, AT&T, Verizon, and Headspace. Those who thrive in a fast-paced, upscale hospitality environment with strong leadership skills will find a rewarding career path at Thompson Houston, where talent is nurtured, and outstanding rewards are given for exceptional service and dedication.

• bachelor’s degree in hospitality management business or related field preferred
• minimum of five years of hotel event planning experience
• must be proficient in general computer applications including knowledge of Envision Sales and Social Tables preferred
• excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ability to work flexible hours including weekends nights and holidays
• strong leadership and organizational skills
• experience in luxury or lifestyle hotel event planning environments
• ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously with attention to detail
• strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• exceptional customer service orientation and relationship management skills