Wedding Assistant - Part-time Weekends

About the role

Work for a high volume, hands-on event venue, gaining significant experience in the event & wedding industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lead Coordinators and Event Managers with wedding-day execution.
• Provide exceptional customer service to wedding couples, families, vendors, and guests.
• Help ensure wedding timelines are followed and communicate adjustments as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors, wedding parties, clients, and venue staff during the event.
• Carefully coordinate key event moments such as ceremony start times, wedding party lineup, grand entrances, first dances, cake cutting, and send-offs.
• Assist with ceremony rehearsals when assigned.
• Help troubleshoot issues calmly and professionally while maintaining a positive guest experience.
• Maintain event flow and proactively identify potential challenges before they become problems.
• Periodically Venue Open House or Showcase events.
• Assist with venue setup verification to ensure event spaces are prepared according to event plans.
• Help oversee vendor compliance with venue policies and safety standards.
• Support event opening and closing procedures.
• Assist with basic event setup, décor placement, venue resets, and cleanup tasks as needed.
• Aid in moving tables, chairs, and other equipment as needed.
• Ensure event spaces remain clean, organized, and guest-ready throughout the event.

Professional Standards & Company Expectations

• Take ownership of assigned work, follow through on commitments, and communicate proactively when support or clarification is needed.
• Represent High Spirits Hospitality with professionalism and reflect our brand values in your work, communication, decision-making, and service to others.
• Communicate quickly and professionally with clients, guests, teammates, vendors, and partners, recognizing that some work-related communication may occur after hours due to the event-based nature of our business.
• Handle client, vendor, and employee concerns with professionalism, sound judgment, and timely escalation when needed.
• Support a positive, inclusive, and accountable work environment that aligns with our company culture and standards.
• Be dependable, solutions-focused, and adaptable as business needs, priorities, and event conditions change.
• Use company technology, communication platforms, and digital systems consistently, accurately, and responsibly to complete your work and stay informed.
• Submit digital documents, reports, checklists, receipts, and other required records accurately and on time.
• Attend required company meetings, trainings, and check-ins as scheduled, and come prepared to actively participate.
• Stay well-versed in company offerings, policies, safety standards, and service expectations, and follow updates as they are communicated.
• Handle company, client, and employee information with professionalism, discretion, and appropriate confidentiality.
• Follow all applicable laws, licensing requirements, and company procedures related to your work, including safety, sanitation, alcohol service, and workplace conduct standards.
• Use company property, equipment, and workspaces responsibly and help maintain them in clean, organized, working condition.
• Support alcohol service or alcohol-related event duties as needed, in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Maintain a professional appearance and present yourself in a way that reflects our hospitality standards and brand.
• Perform other duties and support additional shifts or assignments as needed based on business needs.

Typical Schedule

This is a part-time, event-based position working approximately 2–4 Saturdays and/or Sundays per month. Most shifts range from 8–12 hours depending on event size and responsibilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• This is a non-exempt position that pays $17-$20 an hour depending on the shift and assignment.
• May be eligible to receive tips for certain shifts or assignments.
• Weekly pay.