Assistant Banquet Manager

Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience leading banquets, catering, events, or high-volume hospitality operations
• Love 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

Why CCV?

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!

Essential Duties Include:

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated hands-on management style, strong administrative skills, and a planning mindset with the ability to successfully execute events and lead a winning team. Prior management and serving experience are required. The candidate will manage a high-volume department with 11 event spaces, averaging 35 weddings per year, and handle events ranging from 15 to over 1,000 guests. Additionally, they must have the ability to manage a team of over 50 people effectively.

The Banquet management team consists of the Director of Banquets, two Banquet Managers, the Assistant Manager, Supervisors, and Captains.


Club Profile

The Country Club of Virginia is one of America's oldest and finest private, member-owned clubs. CCV is currently ranked #8 on the Platinum Clubs of America list, out of thousands of recognized clubs. Located in Richmond, Virginia, CCV was organized in 1908 and is one of the nation's largest full-service country clubs. The club's 8,000+ members support 1,111 acres containing two superb clubhouses situated seven miles apart, 54 holes of golf, 24 tennis courts, five squash courts, three platform tennis courts, a 100,000-square-foot fitness complex, five pools, five dining outlets, three snack bars, and special event venues. In season, CCV employs a staff of over 800 and has an operating budget in excess of $52million.

Compensation/Application

Salary commensurate with experience; benefits include 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, medical/dental/vision insurance, fully paid life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, and free employee meals while working. Interested individuals should complete the online application in full and attach a resume and cover letter.


CCV conducts post-offer drug tests and criminal background screenings.