Assistant Event Designer

Company: Zilli Hospitality Group
Location: Waukesha
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Assistant Event Designer | Zilli Hospitality Group Join one of Milwaukee's premier hospitality teams - where every detail matters and every event tells a story. At Zilli Hospitality Group, we bring creativity, precision, and heart to every celebration. We're looking for an Assistant Event Designer - a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in the world of hospitality and event production. This role is perfect for someone who loves logistics, collaboration, and seeing an event through from concept to completion. What You'll Do You'll be one half of a dynamic event design team - partnering with your Event Designer to execute unforgettable weddings, corporate events, and milestone celebrations. Your key responsibilities include: Detailing contracts - ensuring event details, menus, floor plans, and invoices are accurate and ready for flawless execution. Supporting sales efforts - creating proposals and entering contracts to assist your Event Designer in closing new business. Managing communication - providing accurate, timely information to clients, vendors, and internal departments. Collaborating cross-departmentally - building strong relationships with culinary, operations, and management teams to ensure event success. Conducting venue tours - both in-person and virtual, when needed. Coordinating event logistics - reviewing event analysis reports, reconciling contracts, and supporting client follow-up and feedback. Maintaining organization - scheduling appointments, answering phones, and keeping internal systems and paperwork current. What We're Looking For 3 years of experience in hospitality, catering or event coordination required. Strong customer service and communication skills with a passion for client experience. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy under deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfort with teleconferencing tools. Experience with Caterease or event management software is a plus. Dependable, adaptable, and proactive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. Flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends as needed. Valid driver's license and access to insured transportation. Why You'll Love Working Here At Zilli Hospitality Group, we believe in people first - our clients, our guests, and our team. You'll find a supportive, professional environment where collaboration, creativity, and growth are at the heart of what we do. Benefits Include Starting at $22 per hour, with opportunities for advancement. 401 (k) matching, paid time off, and referral bonuses. Comprehensive training and mentorship, with a path toward becoming an Event Designer. The chance to be part of Milwaukee's most trusted name in hospitality - and a team that truly cares. If you love hospitality, live for details, and find joy in bringing events to life - we'd love to hear from you! All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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