Assistant Director of Events - Carolina Yacht Club
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Events supports the Director of Events in the booking and execution of all private, Club-wide, and member events at the Carolina Yacht Club. This position books events solely at the direction of the Director of Events and serves as a key operational leader in the preparation, staffing, training, and successful execution of all banquet functions. In partnership with the Director of Events, the Assistant Director of Events is responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing execution of comprehensive training programs for the entire banquet team, ensuring consistent service standards, operational excellence, and an exceptional Member and guest experience. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 6pm – with possible evening “annual/selected” events
Responsibilities
- Book and manage assigned events as directed by the Director of Events.
- Conduct detailed event walk-throughs with Banquet Managers prior to each function.
- Ensure all floorplans are created and maintained in Prismm.
- Coordinate staging, linens, rentals, and specialty equipment for assigned events.
- Confirm event timelines and ensure seamless communication between kitchen, service staff, and event leadership.
- Confirm guaranteed guest counts in JAM and communicate final counts to the culinary and banquet teams prior to events.
- Review and approve Banquet Manager event bills prior to member charging.
- Conduct post-event evaluations with Banquet Managers to identify opportunities for improvement.
- When acting as senior manager on duty, ensure proper closing procedures and security of the Club property.
- May be asked to serve as captain in extreme circumstance such as illness, vacation, etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
