Event Captain

RVA Gigsters
  • Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

Now Hiring: Event Captains | $18-$25/hr (Based on Experience)

Are you an organized, confident leader with a passion for hospitality? Were looking for Event Captains to lead our front-of-house team and help execute smooth, unforgettable events. Youll be the point person on-site, making sure every detail runs seamlessly and every guest feels well taken care of.

This is a great opportunity for someone with event or catering experience who thrives in fast-paced settings, loves working with people, and knows how to stay cool under pressure.

Why Join Us?

Work at exciting, high-energy events
Lead dynamic teams in real-time
Flexible scheduling
Access to benefits (401k, health insurance, paid training, and more for eligible team members)

What Youll Do:

  • Lead the event staff on-site, keeping service smooth and efficient

  • Oversee event setup, food & beverage stations, bussing areas, and clean-up

  • Coordinate with sales, operations, and kitchen teams to ensure every detail on the event order is executed

  • Assign and supervise tasks for event staff on the day of the event

  • Support the team hands-on and step in wherever needed to keep things flowing

  • Manage inventory, loading/unloading, and confirm all items are accounted for before and after events

  • Provide outstanding service to both guests and staff while maintaining high cleanliness and safety standards

  • Send post-event reports and feedback to the team

What Were Looking For:

️ At least 2 years of catering or event operations experience
️ Strong leadership and communication skills
️ Great with people and thrives in team environments
️ Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
️ Comfortable making decisions under pressure
️ Able to lift 4050 lbs and work on your feet for long hours
️ Familiar with standard banquet setups and FOH operations
️ Tech-savvy and comfortable using tools like Google Sheets, Docs, and event software (e.g., Tripleseat a plus)
️ Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Scheduling Info:

  • This is an event-based role with most events scheduled on Fridays and weekends. Once you pass the vetting process and are selected for events, your schedule and client details will be shared with you directly.

If you're ready to lead with confidence, support your team, and help bring events to life, wed love to hear from you!

Apply today and bring your hospitality leadership skills to the next level!

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlottesville, Virginia

Skills

  • Catering Servicesunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Event Managementunmatched
  • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
  • Google Appsunmatched
  • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Multilingualunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Safety Standardsunmatched
  • Sales Operationsunmatched
  • Spanish Languageunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched

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