Full-Time
Assistant Event Manager
Posted on 8/21/2026
Easton Porter Group
Compensation Overview
$50k - $60k/yr
North Garden, VA, USA
In Person
Category
 Operations & Logistics (1) |
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Required Skills
Inventory Management
Requirements
- At least 2 years of event, hospitality, restaurant, or related operational leadership experience is preferred.
- Previous experience supervising and developing employees is required.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Strong attention to detail and working knowledge of event service and operations are required.
- The ability to handle guest or operational concerns professionally, calmly, and in a solutions-oriented manner is required.
- The ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments is required.
- The ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for extended periods of 8–12 hours is required.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays according to the event schedule is required.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Event Manager to oversee the successful execution of weddings, private events, and other property events.
- Review Banquet Event Orders, staffing plans, timelines, and event details to ensure the operations team is prepared for each event.
- Provide leadership and direction to Event Supervisors and event staff before, during, and after events.
- Lead events as needed and provide management support during complex or high-volume events.
- Coordinate with culinary, sales, bar, and other departments to ensure event details are communicated and executed consistently.
- Troubleshoot operational challenges and make real-time decisions while maintaining a professional and guest-focused environment.
- Assist with recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and training event staff.
- Support the continued training and development of Event Supervisors and event team members.
- Provide coaching and feedback to maintain service, professionalism, and performance standards.
- Assist with creating staff schedules based on event needs, guest counts, employee availability, and established labor targets.
- Review staffing levels and make adjustments based on changes in event requirements.
- Serve as a management-level point of contact for clients, guests, and vendors during events.
- Support Event Supervisors with escalated guest, client, or vendor concerns.
- Build working relationships with vendors and internal departments.
- Ensure specialty service requirements, dietary accommodations, and other important guest details are communicated and executed appropriately.
- Maintain standards for event spaces, bridal and groom suites, service stations, bars, and other guest-facing areas.
- Ensure proper setup, organization, cleanliness, and breakdown standards are consistently followed.
- Monitor event supplies, equipment, and inventory and coordinate replenishment or maintenance as needed.
- Oversee bar setup and liquor and beverage inventory procedures.
- Assist with periodic inventory counts and maintenance of appropriate par levels.
- Monitor event labor hours and staffing costs to support established labor targets.
- Assist with reconciling event labor and operational costs for financial reporting.
- Review event recaps, incident reports, and operational feedback and follow up on issues as necessary.
- Identify opportunities to improve event procedures, service standards, training, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate event operations records and assist with other administrative responsibilities of the department.
Desired Qualifications
- At least 2 years of event, hospitality, restaurant, or related operational leadership experience.