Assistant Director of Events - Carolina Yacht Club at Carolina Yacht Club

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Booking, Event Execution, Operational Oversight, Staff Training, Service Standards, Banquet Management, Floorplan Creation, Rental Coordination, Timeline Confirmation, Guest Count Confirmation, Event Billing Approval, Post-Event Evaluation, Senior Manager on Duty, Staff Supervision

Industry

Description

Description Job Title Assistant Director of Events Status/Class Full Time/ Salaried Exempt Reports to Director of Events Supervises Banquet Managers, Captains, Set-Up Staff, Service Staff, On-Call Staff Job Purpose 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 Duties and responsibilities Event Execution & Operational Oversight • 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.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Events supports the Director in booking and executing all private and Club-wide events, serving as a key operational leader for preparation, staffing, and execution of banquet functions. This role is also responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive training programs for the banquet team to ensure consistent service standards and operational excellence.