Events Supervisor
About The Position
Join a team where exceptional events come to life. Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards is one of Virginia’s most iconic event destinations, known for exceptional hospitality, breathtaking views, and memorable weddings and private events. We are seeking an Event Supervisor to provide hands-on leadership during events and help ensure each celebration is executed seamlessly from setup through breakdown. As an Event Supervisor, you’ll lead event staff during assigned shifts, coordinate closely with the culinary and events teams, and help maintain Pippin Hill’s standards of service and hospitality throughout each event.
Requirements
- Previous experience in events, hospitality, restaurants, or a similar service environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfortable providing direction and leading a team during fast-paced events
- Professional, calm, and guest-focused under pressure
- Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt as event needs change
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods of 8–12 hours
- Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as event schedules require
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Supervise event staff during setup, service, and breakdown, ensuring execution aligns with Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
- Review event details and staff assignments before service and communicate changes to the team
- Lead pre-event staff briefings and provide clear direction throughout the event
- Coordinate with culinary, bar, service, and event management teams to maintain smooth event flow
- Support and coach event staff during service while maintaining a professional, team-oriented environment
- Serve as a professional and welcoming point of contact for guests, clients, and vendors during events
- Assist with guest needs and communicate concerns or significant issues to event management
- Help ensure specialty meals, dietary accommodations, and other event-specific service details are executed correctly
- Maintain event spaces, service stations, bridal and groom suites, and other guest-facing areas at event-ready standards
- Ensure bars and service areas are properly stocked and maintained throughout events
- Monitor event equipment and supplies and communicate replenishment or maintenance needs
- Ensure event spaces are properly reset and left presentable following each function
- Communicate event updates, operational concerns, guest issues, and incidents to event management
- Complete required event recaps and incident documentation
- Participate in post-event discussions and provide feedback that supports continued improvement of event operations
Benefits
- The Event Supervisor is an opportunity to develop event leadership experience while working alongside an experienced hospitality and events team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
