Director of Private Events

Job overview

The Director of Private Events role is onsite in Atlanta, GA, based at Cherokee Town Club and providing leadership across both clubhouses; compensation is $105,000–$115,000 per year. The role leads the private events team at Cherokee Town & Country Club. The director develops the team and oversees event operations, helping deliver consistent, personal experiences for members and guests while balancing creativity with the club’s service standards and traditions.

What you'll do

• Lead, coach, train, and develop the private events team
• oversee operations across both clubhouses
• coordinate with culinary, banquets, beverage, facilities, and other departments
• maintain member relationships
• oversee select major events
• manage event documents, menus, timelines, staffing, vendors, billing, logistics, budgets, and forecasts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of private events

private events

event operations

hospitality

team leadership

weddings

member experience

budgeting and forecasting

atlanta ga

cherokee town & country club

$105k–$115k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role includes hands-on leadership for weddings, major social events, signature club functions, and complex or high-profile events.

About the employer

Cherokee Town & Country Club is hiring for this role. Industry: Golf Courses and Country Clubs. Sector: 71.