Private Event Planner

Riverton Pointe Golf & Country Club, located in beautiful Hardeeville, South Carolina, is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for a Private Events Planner!

Compensation: $60,000 annual salary plus bonus program.

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated, service-driven professional who is eager to learn, contribute, and grow within a dynamic, hospitality-focused organization. As part of Troon, a global leader in golf, hospitality, and community management, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape memorable experiences for our members and guests.

This leadership position plays an important role in delivering the personalized service and exceptional hospitality that define the Riverton Pointe experience.

With the recent opening of our beautiful new clubhouse, this is an especially exciting time to join our team. The Private Events Planner will help establish and elevate our private event operations, ensuring seamless execution while bringing fresh ideas, operational insight, and creative energy to our growing event program.

Working closely with the Food & Beverage Director and culinary and clubhouse teams, this individual will help shape the next chapter of hospitality at Riverton Pointe while maintaining the high standards of service our members expect.

Position Summary:

The Private Events Planner is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of member events, private functions, weddings, and club-sponsored social events.

Reporting directly to the Food & Beverage Director, this individual will provide hands-on leadership and oversight throughout every stage of the event process, ensuring that each occasion reflects the warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail that distinguish Riverton Pointe.

Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, proactive communication, strong leadership, financial awareness, and an unwavering commitment to creating memorable experiences for members and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead Exceptional Event Operations:

• Oversee all banquet and private event operations from initial planning and preparation through execution and post-event follow-up.
• Review and coordinate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination with culinary, facilities, golf operations, and other departments.
• Conduct pre-event meetings with banquet staff to communicate event details, service expectations, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Ensure banquet rooms, outdoor venues, and event spaces are properly prepared and presented according to club standards and member expectations.
• Maintain a visible, hands-on leadership presence throughout events, overseeing service quality from setup through breakdown.
• Anticipate member and guest needs and resolve concerns promptly, professionally, and with a hospitality-first approach.

Create Exceptional Member and Guest Experiences:

• Build genuine, lasting relationships with members, guests, and event hosts.
• Deliver personalized service that consistently exceeds expectations and creates memorable celebrations.
• Ensure every event reflects the warmth, professionalism, and genuine hospitality that define the Riverton Pointe experience.

Drive Operational and Financial Excellence:

• Assist in managing banquet and private event labor costs, staffing schedules, inventory, purchasing, and operating expenses with the assistance of the F&B Director.
• Maintain accurate inventory of banquet equipment, linens, china, glassware, and service supplies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace safety regulations.
• Ensure accurate event documentation, billing, and operational reporting.

Support Club Growth and Collaboration:

• Build strong working relationships with members, event hosts, and fellow team members.
• Strengthen collaboration between banquet, culinary, golf, and clubhouse operations.
• Help establish Riverton Pointe as one of the premier private club event destinations in the Lowcountry.
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships through consistent communication and follow-up, while ensuring all vendors have current documentation and proper insurance coverage.
• Manage guest lists, send event confirmations, coordinate seating charts, and communicate dietary restrictions and food allergies to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Coordinate and oversee event décor, including decorations, floral arrangements, and other necessary design elements to bring themed events to life.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in community events, private events, banquet operations, or food and beverage leadership within a private club, luxury hotel, resort, or upscale hospitality environment.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing weddings, member events, corporate meetings, and social functions.
• Strong leadership, team development, and staff management skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing labor budgets, inventory, purchasing, and banquet operations.
• Familiarity with banquet event management software, POS systems, Microsoft Office, and employee scheduling platforms.
• Ability to remain composed, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced, member-focused environment.
• Private club experience strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout events and daily operations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and assist with banquet setup and event operations as needed.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events based on operational needs.

Benefits:

Riverton Pointe and Troon offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our team members, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

About Troon Privé:

Troon Privé is the private club division of Troon, the global leader in golf and club management. Dedicated exclusively to private clubs, Troon Privé partners with premier properties to deliver exceptional hospitality, personalized service, and outstanding member experiences. By combining industry-leading resources, expertise, and innovation with each club's unique culture and traditions, Troon Privé helps create vibrant club communities where members, guests, and associates feel valued, welcomed, and connected. Our clubs are built on a commitment to service excellence, operational integrity, and creating memorable experiences that extend well beyond the golf course. Associates are empowered to grow their careers, develop their talents, and make a meaningful impact. Through a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning, our team members have the opportunity to be part of something special while helping shape the future of private club hospitality. Learn more at www.troon.com.