Director of Event Planning

Property Description

Paradise Point Resort and Spa is a picturesque, waterfront resort nestled on a private island in San Diego, California, offering a serene and idyllic work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa means being part of a premier luxury resort known for its stunning views, lush gardens, and world-class amenities. The resort boasts a range of exciting employment opportunities, from front-of-house positions to behind-the-scenes roles, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. With its focus on delivering exceptional guest service, Paradise Point Resort and Spa offers employees the chance to hone their hospitality skills while working in a breathtaking location. The resort is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture, providing opportunities for growth and development, and creating a welcoming and supportive team environment. Joining the team at Paradise Point Resort and Spa presents a unique opportunity to be part of a prestigious resort that epitomizes relaxation, luxury, and unparalleled guest experiences.

Overview

The Director of Event Planning leads comprehensive luxury resort event management, optimizing guest experiences and operational excellence in high-end hospitality settings. This leadership role is responsible for driving event strategy, managing high-performing teams, optimizing event revenue, and maintaining the resort's reputation as a premier destination for conferences, weddings, corporate retreats, and social gatherings.

As a key member of the resort's leadership team, the Director of Event Planning collaborates closely with Sales, Catering, Food & Beverage, Operations, and Marketing to deliver world-class events. This role requires strong hospitality management experience, a deep understanding of luxury resort operations, and a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.

Why This Role Matters

The Director of Event Planning plays a pivotal role in elevating resort revenue, brand reputation, and guest satisfaction. Exceptional events attract repeat business, deliver outstanding guest impressions, and support the resort's long-term success. This position ensures every event, large or small, delivers a memorable, premium experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Business Administration, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive, strategic experience in luxury event planning and management within high-end resort, hotel, and premium hospitality environments, demonstrating expertise in luxury destination events
• Proven leadership and team-management abilities
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets and forecasting
• Deep knowledge of event operations, catering, banquet management, and guest service standards
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-volume environments
• Strong vendor and client relationship-building skills
  
  

Benefits

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).Â
• 401K Match
  
  

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

Salary Range

USD $125,000.00 - USD $131,000.00 /Yr.