Top 26 event assistant Jobs in new jersey

Hotel Assistant Director of Catering
Delta Hotels by Marriott- Somerset —Somerset, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Office Manager/Event Coordinator
Dragonfly Productions: Party and Event Entertainment —South Amboy, NJ
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- Office
- Paid time off
- Work from home
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Assistant Event Manager
Circle Bowl & Entertainment —Ledgewood, NJ
- $18 - $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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DJ Assistant / Event Production
Limelight Entertainment —Township of Howell, NJ
- $200 - $300 a day
- Extended hours
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Opportunities for advancement
- Flexible schedule
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Office Assistant/ Event and Enrollment Specialist
SafeSplash South Plainfield —South Plainfield, NJ
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- Office
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Wedding Assistant
Enchanted Celebrations —New Jersey
- $125 - $250 a day
- Weekends only
- Clean driving record
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
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Cooper University Health Care —Camden, NJ
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Event Floral Administrative Operations Coordinator
Jersey Strike —Forked River, NJ
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Administrative experience
- Flexible schedule
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Event Setup and Breakdown Helpers
LS Floral and Decor —Sicklerville, NJ
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Contract
- In-person
- Entry level
- Under 1 year
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Assistant Party Manager
Humdingers —Paramus, NJ
- $40,000 - $45,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Office
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Administrative Assistant
Kona Ice of Paramus —Hackensack, NJ
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Leadership
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Marketing and Events Assistant
Affordable Housing Alliance Inc —Neptune City, NJ
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Overtime
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
- Communication skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Part Time Catering Assistant
Chick-fil-A —Audubon, NJ
- Up to $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- 3 years
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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Catering Assistant
Bagel Supreme of Oakland —Oakland, NJ
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- In-person
- Guest services
- Entry level
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Assistant Food and Beverage Manager (Restaurant + Banquets)
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick —New Brunswick, NJ
- $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Hotel Assistant Director of Catering

Delta Hotels by Marriott- Somerset
Somerset, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Sales
Sales management
Hotel event planning
Operations coordination
Catering
Event manager experience
In-person customer service
Managing catering events
Schedule management
Event catering manager experience
Sales management systems proficiency
Contracts
Handling customer service requests
Event contract management
Computer skills
Events management
Hotel and accommodations guest complaints handling
Hotel experience

Full Job Description

About Us

Delta Hotels by Marriott - Somerset is a 298-room full-service Marriott hotel offering a polished guest experience, DistRiKt 7 Restaurant & Bar, D7 EATS Cafe & Coffee Bar, indoor and outdoor pools, a 24-hour fitness center, and a strong meetings, banquets, weddings, and events platform. The hotel features 9 event rooms, more than 13,000 square feet of listed event space, flexible banquet and meeting venues, custom catering, and event capacity for up to 500 guests. Managed by DePalma Hotels & Resorts, this is a great opportunity to join a full-service hotel where catering, event execution, client relationships, and revenue generation are central to the property’s success.

Hotel website: www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ewrds-delta-hotels-somerset/overview/

DePalma Hotels & Resorts brings more than 40 years of hotel industry experience and a true passion for hospitality. Founded in 1983, DePalma is a long-established hotel management company known for hands-on leadership, deep operational expertise, and a people-first approach that focuses on taking care of associates, guests, and the communities we serve. We believe great hospitality starts with great people, and we are committed to creating opportunities for growth, development, and long-term success for our teams. If you are looking to build your career with a company that values service, knowledge, professionalism, and doing things the right way, DePalma offers a place where your work matters.

Visit us at www.depalmahotels.com

Position Summary

We are seeking a professional, motivated, and detail-oriented Hotel Assistant Director of Catering to support catering sales, event planning, client communication, banquet coordination, and successful execution of meetings, weddings, social events, corporate events, and hotel functions.

The Hotel Assistant Director of Catering plays an important role in generating catering revenue, building client relationships, supporting the sales and catering process, and working closely with banquet, culinary, front office, housekeeping, and hotel leadership teams. This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with strong catering sales experience, excellent follow-through, and a passion for creating successful events from inquiry through execution.

Responsibilities

Support catering sales, event planning, and conference services for meetings, weddings, social events, corporate events, and hotel functions
Respond to catering and event inquiries in a timely, professional, and service-focused manner
Build relationships with clients, meeting planners, wedding clients, corporate contacts, and repeat customers
Assist with selling, planning, detailing, and coordinating catered events and banquet functions
Prepare proposals, contracts, banquet event orders, menus, diagrams, resumes, and event details as needed
Conduct site tours and represent the hotel professionally to prospective clients
Partner with the Director of Catering, Director of Sales, General Manager, culinary team, banquet team, and hotel operations
Help maximize catering revenue through strong follow-up, upselling, menu planning, and event detail management
Maintain accurate event files, client notes, booking details, traces, deposits, payments, and required documentation
Communicate event details clearly to banquet, culinary, front desk, housekeeping, maintenance, and other departments
Attend or lead pre-event meetings, BEO meetings, client planning meetings, and internal communication meetings as assigned
Support successful event execution by being visible, prepared, and responsive before and during events
Assist with resolving client concerns, guest issues, and event changes in a professional manner
Monitor upcoming event timelines, room blocks, guarantees, menus, setup needs, billing details, and special requests
Help maintain brand standards, company standards, service expectations, and professional presentation throughout the catering process
Support sales goals, catering revenue goals, guest satisfaction, client retention, and repeat business

Qualifications

Required

Minimum of 2 years of catering sales, event leadership, conference services, banquet sales, or related hospitality sales experience in a full-service hotel
Strong communication, organization, follow-up, and client service skills
Ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, client needs, and operational details at the same time
Professional presentation and ability to conduct site tours and client meetings
Strong attention to detail with contracts, BEOs, menus, billing, event notes, and guest requests
Ability to work closely with culinary, banquet, sales, front office, housekeeping, and hotel leadership teams
Ability to handle client concerns, event changes, and service recovery professionally
Basic computer skills and ability to learn hotel sales, catering, and property management systems
Reliable attendance and ability to work a flexible schedule based on event and business needs
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed for hotel events

Preferred

Experience with Marriott, Delta Hotels by Marriott, or other branded hotel standards
Experience with Delphi, CI/TY, SalesPro, Opera, Lightspeed, or similar hotel sales/catering systems
Experience planning and detailing weddings, corporate meetings, social events, banquets, and group functions
Knowledge of banquet event orders, room diagrams, menu planning, deposits, guarantees, billing, and event timelines
Strong local market knowledge in Somerset, Bridgewater, New Brunswick, Central New Jersey, or the surrounding area
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are a plus

Schedule

Flexible schedule based on business and event needs
Weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
Event coverage and manager support may be required based on hotel activity

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$70,000 to $80,000 per year, based on experience

Benefits

Eligible associates may be offered:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company contribution
Paid time off
Holiday pay
Marriott travel discounts and perks
Growth and advancement opportunities with an established hotel management company

Join Our Team

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality sales and catering professional who enjoys building client relationships, planning successful events, and supporting a strong full-service hotel operation. If you are organized, professional, service-focused, and ready to help grow catering and event success at Delta Hotels by Marriott - Somerset, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Experience:

Catering: 1 year (Preferred)
Sales management: 1 year (Preferred)
Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
Hotel: 1 year (Preferred)
Sales: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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event assistant jobs in new jersey

Hotel Assistant Director of Catering

Office Manager/Event Coordinator

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DJ Assistant / Event Production

Office Assistant/ Event and Enrollment Specialist

Wedding Assistant

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Event Floral Administrative Operations Coordinator

Event Setup and Breakdown Helpers

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