Manager of Hawaiian Culture & Community Relations

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Job Description For Manager of Hawaiian Culture & Community Relations

Description

Our hotel is 1230 room property steps from azure, blue waters and soft sands of Waikiki Beach, Hyatt Regency Waikiki is directly across from the world-famous Duke Kahanamoku statue, near Diamond Head Crater and centrally located in a dynamic city center. Enjoy personalized services with the spirit of Aloha, modern amenities, cultural activities, swimming pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean, locally sourced dining special and on-site boutiques. Please visit our webpage at Hyatt Regency Waikiki to understand more about the property.

Staying true to our Regency's purpose begins with creating meaningful experiences. These experiences help build relationships and create lasting connections with our guest and colleagues.The Hyatt Regency brand has a distinct brand promise, personality and guiding principles, offering a unique and differentiated experience delivered by people who care for our guests and colleagues.

The Manager of Hawaiian Culture & Community Relations will be the Ambassador for the hotel in all Hawaiian Culture elements. This person must be knowledgeable in Hawaiian culture; certification as an instructor in a Hawaiian program related to hospitality and tourism preferred. This highly visible person will engage in all Hawaiian aspects for our hotel and our community, including conducting sense-of-place planning; providing cultural training programs for employees; providing Hawaiian storytelling and cultural activities on property; supporting Hawaiian artists and activities for guests and employees; working with the public relations team and media; and, assisting with sales andoperational departments with all cultural aspects.

This role will be highly visible throughout the resort and will be expected to attend various staff meetings and trainings, standup and pre-shift meetings, as well as marketing and client meetings. The role will develop an on-site culture center that welcomes guests and colleagues, conduct training and collaborate with all departments of the hotel, and work in tandem with the Hotel's cultural partners to curate various guest experiences and activities. This person will bring warmth and Aloha and model our Hyatt values both within the community and throughout the resort. The Manager of Hawaiian Culture and Community Relations will analyze guest and colleague feedback through data analytics to improve the offerings and trainings for guests and colleagues alike.

This position is based within the hotel. Some travel to off-site events, both on Oahu and within the state of Hawaii, may be required. The Manager of Hawaiian Culture and Community Relations will report to the Director of Human Resources and the General Manager.

The salary range for this position is $80,900 - $100,000. This is the pay range for this position that Hyatt Regency Waikiki reasonably expects to pay. Decisions regarding individual salaries will be based on a number of factors, such as experience and education.

Perks:

•Tuition, Fitness, and Wellbeing Reimbursement - $1000 per year after 90 days

•Cell Phone

•Discounted Parking

•Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage

•Roth IRA and 401(K) options after meeting eligibility timeline

•Discounted Stock Purchase Options after meeting eligibility timeline

•Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday time and 3 additional paid days off annually for whatever you choose

•Paid Family Bonding Time and Financial Adoption Assistance

•Free and discounted room nights world-wide

•Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych

•Additional discounts and partnerships via PerkSpot

Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a company that values respect, integrity, Inclusion, empathy, experimentation and wellbeing. With careers spanning the globe, your perfect opportunity awaits. Discover why Hyatt is consistently ranked one of the world's best places to work.

With more than 130,000 colleagues across more than 70 countries, we embrace all cultures, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, perspectives, and ways of thinking. Our culture is one that empowers every individual to be their best, and such authentic connection inspires the way we care for each other and for our guests.

Hyatt Regency Waikiki is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.

Qualifications

• A true desire to share our Hawaiian culture and heritage with the guest and employees through the art of storytelling, cultural activities and community involvement satisfy the needs of the others in a fast environment.
• refined verbal and written communication skills.
• extensive knowledge, and experiences, of the Hawaiian culture
• previous experience working for a global corporation