Hyatt
Senior Manager - Nightlife Experiences, Culture, Music, and Environment
Hyatt, New York, New York, us, 10261
Senior Manager - Nightlife Experiences, Culture, Music, and Environment
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Senior Manager - Nightlife Experiences, Culture, Music, and Environment
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Hyatt .
Organization Hyatt Lifestyle Group New York Hub
Summary The Lifestyle Group at Hyatt is seeking a creative and passionate Senior Manager - Nightlife Experience, Culture, and Environment to join our dynamic team in the NYC Hub. This role supports the Brands team in shaping distinctive, design-forward hospitality experiences across Hyatt’s Lifestyle brands, such as The Standard, Thompson Hotels, Dream, Andaz, and Bunkhouse Hotels.
The Opportunity The Lifestyle Group is seeking a Senior Manager - Nightlife Experience, Culture, and Environment to help translate localized cultural insights into immersive guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties. The role blends creative strategy with operational execution—curating venue identities, managing environmental elements (lighting and sound), and fostering partnerships with artists and tastemakers to deliver emotionally resonant, on-brand activations. Collaboration across departments and hands-on refinement of guest experience in real time are required.
Why Now This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and looking for passionate changemakers to be part of our journey. The hospitality industry offers dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care For Our People Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. We offer exceptional corporate benefits including:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child and financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role The Experience & Environment Curation + Brand Identity Senior Manager supports the Global Head of Culture, Experience & Environment in translating localized cultural insights into immersive guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties. This role blends creative strategy with operational execution—curating venue identities, managing environmental elements like lighting and sound, and fostering partnerships with artists and tastemakers to deliver emotionally resonant, on-brand activations. It requires strong collaboration across departments and a hands-on approach to refining guest experience in real time.
Key Responsibilities
Experience & Environment Curation + Brand Identity: translate localized cultural research and conceptual narratives into immersive, operationally sound guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties.
Music programming including band and DJ curation/bookings; foundational knowledge of sound production and equipment; contribute to shaping and monitoring the venue’s sound identity.
Collaborate with property teams (Nightlife, Marketing, Operations) to define venue identities reflecting global brand ethos and local character.
Manage day-to-day programming and environment curation, integrating lighting, sound, scent, and energy flow to evoke emotional resonance.
Develop and maintain partnerships within creative communities to drive culturally relevant programming.
Implement and uphold experiential standards aligned with the Global Head’s environmental and guest interaction frameworks.
Oversee technical coordination of soundscapes, live performances, resident DJ curation, and dayparted playlists with FOH and technical teams.
Collaborate with Marketing and PR to generate content that promotes programming highlights.
Budget management for experience programming, production, and event activations.
Support new property openings and major activations with training and execution of environmental vision.
Spend substantial time on-property to observe guest interactions and refine delivery in real time.
Communication, Leadership & Team Engagement
Serve as a cultural ambassador and mentor, inspiring programming teams to deliver on-brand guest experiences.
Build cross-departmental relationships for operational alignment and smooth delivery of initiatives.
Communicate clearly with the Global Head of Culture, Experience & Environment and property leadership.
Demonstrate agility and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
Maintain a professional, respectful demeanor with colleagues and guests.
Operational Support & Brand Integration
Partner with Operations to monitor and fine-tune lighting, temperature, sound levels, and staff choreography to support the desired atmosphere.
Develop and execute a dynamic lifestyle programming calendar with events, rituals, and activations that build community engagement.
Analyze performance metrics and guest feedback to iterate and elevate programming strategies.
Support strategic planning to scale the experiential vision across the global portfolio.
Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications
Passionate and knowledgeable about music, nightlife, and contemporary culture with a strong cultural sensibility
Established network within creative communities, including artists, musicians, DJs, and tastemakers
Deep understanding of environmental design elements (lighting, sound, scent, spatial flow) and their impact on guest experience
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
The salary range for this position is $132,240-$146,160. The final pay rate/salary offered will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the work. Pay will meet local requirements, including local minimum wage rates.
EEO Statement 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.
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Senior Manager - Nightlife Experiences, Culture, Music, and Environment
role at
Hyatt .
Organization Hyatt Lifestyle Group New York Hub
Summary The Lifestyle Group at Hyatt is seeking a creative and passionate Senior Manager - Nightlife Experience, Culture, and Environment to join our dynamic team in the NYC Hub. This role supports the Brands team in shaping distinctive, design-forward hospitality experiences across Hyatt’s Lifestyle brands, such as The Standard, Thompson Hotels, Dream, Andaz, and Bunkhouse Hotels.
The Opportunity The Lifestyle Group is seeking a Senior Manager - Nightlife Experience, Culture, and Environment to help translate localized cultural insights into immersive guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties. The role blends creative strategy with operational execution—curating venue identities, managing environmental elements (lighting and sound), and fostering partnerships with artists and tastemakers to deliver emotionally resonant, on-brand activations. Collaboration across departments and hands-on refinement of guest experience in real time are required.
Why Now This is an exciting time to be at Hyatt. We are growing rapidly and looking for passionate changemakers to be part of our journey. The hospitality industry offers dynamic opportunities for upward mobility, and Hyatt is no exception.
How We Care For Our People Our purpose is to care for people so they can be their best. We’re proud to have earned a place on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For list for the last ten years. We offer exceptional corporate benefits including:
Annual allotment of free hotel stays at Hyatt hotels globally
Well-being initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace subscription
A global family assistance policy with paid time off following the birth or adoption of a child and financial assistance for adoption
Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match
Who You Are As our ideal candidate, you understand the power and purpose of our Culture of Care and embody our core values of Empathy, Inclusion, Integrity, Experimentation, Respect, and Well-being. You enjoy working with others, are results-driven, and are looking for opportunities to develop personally and professionally.
The Role The Experience & Environment Curation + Brand Identity Senior Manager supports the Global Head of Culture, Experience & Environment in translating localized cultural insights into immersive guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties. This role blends creative strategy with operational execution—curating venue identities, managing environmental elements like lighting and sound, and fostering partnerships with artists and tastemakers to deliver emotionally resonant, on-brand activations. It requires strong collaboration across departments and a hands-on approach to refining guest experience in real time.
Key Responsibilities
Experience & Environment Curation + Brand Identity: translate localized cultural research and conceptual narratives into immersive, operationally sound guest experiences across Lifestyle Properties.
Music programming including band and DJ curation/bookings; foundational knowledge of sound production and equipment; contribute to shaping and monitoring the venue’s sound identity.
Collaborate with property teams (Nightlife, Marketing, Operations) to define venue identities reflecting global brand ethos and local character.
Manage day-to-day programming and environment curation, integrating lighting, sound, scent, and energy flow to evoke emotional resonance.
Develop and maintain partnerships within creative communities to drive culturally relevant programming.
Implement and uphold experiential standards aligned with the Global Head’s environmental and guest interaction frameworks.
Oversee technical coordination of soundscapes, live performances, resident DJ curation, and dayparted playlists with FOH and technical teams.
Collaborate with Marketing and PR to generate content that promotes programming highlights.
Budget management for experience programming, production, and event activations.
Support new property openings and major activations with training and execution of environmental vision.
Spend substantial time on-property to observe guest interactions and refine delivery in real time.
Communication, Leadership & Team Engagement
Serve as a cultural ambassador and mentor, inspiring programming teams to deliver on-brand guest experiences.
Build cross-departmental relationships for operational alignment and smooth delivery of initiatives.
Communicate clearly with the Global Head of Culture, Experience & Environment and property leadership.
Demonstrate agility and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality.
Maintain a professional, respectful demeanor with colleagues and guests.
Operational Support & Brand Integration
Partner with Operations to monitor and fine-tune lighting, temperature, sound levels, and staff choreography to support the desired atmosphere.
Develop and execute a dynamic lifestyle programming calendar with events, rituals, and activations that build community engagement.
Analyze performance metrics and guest feedback to iterate and elevate programming strategies.
Support strategic planning to scale the experiential vision across the global portfolio.
Qualifications Required Skills & Qualifications
Passionate and knowledgeable about music, nightlife, and contemporary culture with a strong cultural sensibility
Established network within creative communities, including artists, musicians, DJs, and tastemakers
Deep understanding of environmental design elements (lighting, sound, scent, spatial flow) and their impact on guest experience
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
The salary range for this position is $132,240-$146,160. The final pay rate/salary offered will depend on experience, skill level and other qualifications for the role, as well as the location of the work. Pay will meet local requirements, including local minimum wage rates.
EEO Statement 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.
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