Events Assistant

Red O Fashion Island
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • $21–$24 Per Hour
  • Instant Apply
30+ days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a highly organized, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented Events Assistant to support 

the planning and execution of a wide range of events. In this dynamic role, you will assist with day-to-day logistics, on-site event coordination, and post-event follow-up.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to grow a career in event planning or restaurant 

management. If you’re proactive, a team player, and excited about the fast-paced world of 

hospitality and events, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and organizing internal events such as meetings, tradeshows, weddings, 

birthdays and other social events.

• Assist the Director of Events with daily administrative tasks to ensure smooth office 

operations.

• Distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) accurately and in a timely manner to relevant 

departments.

• Assist in billing reconciliation and process deposits related to events.

• Update and manage client leads and follow-ups using TripleSeat

• Handle incoming phone calls for the Events Department; return voicemails and direct 

inquiries appropriately.

• Input and manage all confirmed events into the OpenTable reservations system.

• Assist with on-site event setup as outlined in the BEO, including signage, table setup, menu 

printing, and liaising with the kitchen

• Perform additional assignments or tasks as needed to support the Events team

• This person will ideally also be trained as a front desk host to provide them with more hours 

and a better understanding of the restaurant.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in event planning, hospitality, marketing, restaurants or administrative 

support is preferred but not required

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with event and 

restaurant software (e.g., TripleSeat, Open Table) is a plus.

• Flexible schedule –requires evening and weekend work. Additionally, your schedule may 

adjust based on last minute event needs

• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.


Benefits:

• Employee discount

• Complimentary Meal when working office shifts

• Health insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Retirement plan, Vision insurance

available after a one year waiting period and need to work 30+ hours per week

Schedule:

• This role will be working approximately 1-2 days a week in the office, except for the month of 

December when you will be needed 3-4 days a week. Additional days will be offset with 

hosting shifts if looking for full time.

• Holidays – restaurant is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas

• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred but not required)

• Customer service: 1 year (Required)


Salary: $21.0 - $24.0 / Hourly

Numbers & Facts

LocationNewport Beach, CA
Salary$21–$24 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • BeOS Operating Systemunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Logisticsunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Printingunmatched
  • Reconciliationunmatched
  • Restaurantunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Trade Showsunmatched

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