Job Description

Job Location: Castle Hill Inn - Newport, RI 02840
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalaryAssistant Banquet Director
Castle Hill Inn
Newport, RI
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Castle Hill is looking for an Assistant Banquet Director to join the team.
Nestled on 40 acres overlooking the southwestern corner of Narragansett Bay, Castle Hill Inn – a Relais & Chateaux hotel – is a coastal haven where guests come to relax and rejuvenate against a spectacular New England backdrop, a location that is second to none. The property features guest rooms that are perched on the sand dunes of our private beach, a banquet facility, and two restaurants featuring the talents of the culinary team. Castle Hill Inn is proud to be part of the Newport Restaurant Group!
About the Position: The Assistant Banquet Director supports the Banquet Director in all aspects of catered event operations across Castle Hill Inn and The Bohlin. This role ensures seamless execution of events, staff coordination, and adherence to brand standards. The Assistant Banquet Director plays a pivotal role in service delivery, guest satisfaction, and departmental efficiency while serving as a liaison between frontline banquet staff and senior leadership.
About You: You are passionate, energetic and to whom pleasing and impressing guests comes naturally

Essential Duties:
- On-site lead overseeing daily banquet operations, ensuring all events are executed to the highest standard.
- Support in scheduling, staffing, and labor cost management for all events.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of banquet team members in accordance with CHI operating standards.
- Maintain detailed records of event execution, labor usage, and inventory; provide summaries to the Banquet Director.
- Ensure compliance with CHI’s brand, service, and purchasing standards across all banquet operations.
- Conduct regular walk-throughs of event spaces to ensure readiness, cleanliness, and proper setup.
- Collaborate closely with culinary, facilities, and sales departments to ensure efficient event coordination.
- Lead pre-event briefings with staff to reinforce expectations and provide feedback.
- Actively support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at elevating the guest experience.
- Step into leadership of banquet operations in the absence of the Banquet Director.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation - $80,000 - $90,000 / year
- Sick, Holiday, and Vacation paid time off
- Health & Wellness:
- - Medical
- - Dental
- - Vision
- - Flexible and Dependent Care spending account options
- - Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Financial & Employee Ownership:
- - 100% Company paid LTD, Life & AD&D Insurance
- - Generous Company 401k match
- - Employee Ownership Opportunities
- Employee Perks:
- - NRG Dining Card Program
- - 35% discount when dining in our locations (including food and beverages)
- - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- - Employee Discount Programs
- - Wholesaler Club Reimbursement Program
- - Tenure Program
- - Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits:
- - Telemedicine access
ABOUT Newport Restaurant Group: We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company. What does it mean to work for an 100% Employee-Owned Company?  If you decide to join our team, you’ll not just be an employee — you’ll be eligible to become an owner in the company. Really, there’s no catch, we invest in our employees, and they in turn invest their time, energy and talents in our businesses!  We have one of the strongest, friendliest hospitality staffs in New England. Our common goal is to make people happy through great food, great locations and great teamwork. If you feel the same, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience in high-volume catering or banquet leadership roles.
- Proven track record of team leadership in hospitality settings.
- Must have flexible schedule to work during days, nights, weekends, and some holidays as needed

Skills & Abilities:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to lift and move 25-50 pounds
- Be collaborative, using a team approach to creating an equitable workplace environment and have respectful working relationships