Assistant Banquet Manager

• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Banquets
• Employee Type FT Exempt

• Name Corey Sindle

Do you love the energy of events, leading a team, and watching hundreds of details come together to create an incredible experience? The Country Club of Virginia is seeking an experienced Assistant Banquet Manager to join our Food & Beverage leadership team.
In this role, you will help lead the daily execution of events across the Club, working closely with Banquet leadership, Culinary, Event Services, and other departments to bring each BEO to life and deliver exceptional experiences for members and guests. Most importantly, you will lead people by coaching staff, developing future leaders, setting clear expectations, and building a team that takes pride in outstanding service.

• Lead banquet captains, servers, bartenders, and setup teams during event preparation, execution, and breakdown
• Conduct pre-shift meetings, communicate event expectations, and ensure team members are prepared for service
• Review banquet event orders and translate event details into clear, organized operational plans
• Oversee room setups, floor plans, service timing, beverage service, and overall event flow
• Partner with Culinary, Event Services, and fellow managers to ensure seamless communication and execution
• Support scheduling, labor management, and staffing adjustments based on business needs
• Coach, train, and develop team members while reinforcing service standards and accountability
• Remain composed and solutions-oriented when event details or timelines change

• 2-5 years of experience leading banquets, catering, events, or high-volume hospitality operations
• L ove being on the floor and aren't afraid to jump in when the team needs you
• Can read a BEO and turn it into a well-organized plan
• Understand room setups, floor plans, service flow, and event timing
• Manage multiple events and priorities without losing the details
• Understand scheduling and labor management and know when to adjust staffing as business changes
• Have experience with beverage service and bar operations
• Communicate well with culinary teams, event planners, and fellow managers
• Stay calm when something changes five minutes before the doors open
• Care about developing people as much as executing the event
• Take pride in creating memorable experiences for members and guests

The size and variety of the operations provide an unusual opportunity for someone who wants to build a career in hospitality. You'll gain exposure to everything from small private dinners to weddings, major golf events, Club traditions, and large-scale functions while working alongside experienced hospitality professionals.
If you love events, enjoy leading people, and want an opportunity where you can continue to learn and grow, then you've found the right place!

• Provide overall team leadership
• Follow and enforce Special Events procedures and policies
• Oversee the coordination and execution of special events and functions
• Attend weekly BEO meetings
• Help with recruiting and creation of weekly employee schedules
• Provide organization for events by holding pre-service meetings and delegating tasks
• Study current industry trends and bring creative ideas to the department
• Conduct monthly inventory with the Banquet Manager
• Act as Manager on Duty for certain shifts
• Evaluate present operations and develop new ideas for the future
• Check rooms daily to ensure they are clean and presentable to membership

• College degree in hospitality, business, or related field preferred
• Private club experience or exposure is helpful but not essential
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills