Position: Event Captain
About: Dennis Dean Catering and Events, a prominent event company in Atlanta, is seeking experienced Event Captains to join its team. The majority of events take place at various venues, office and retail spaces, and occasionally in private homes or event tents, with all staff reporting to the Dennis Dean headquarters before being transported to event locations in DDC-provided vehicles.
Requirements: Proven off-site catering experience, with a preference for high-volume event settings; at least one year of experience in an event manager, banquet manager, or front-of-house leadership position; neatly groomed and professional appearance, in line with DDC standards; exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to make calm and informed decisions under pressure; a proactive problem-solver who anticipates challenges, swiftly resolves issues, and offers constructive solutions to improve operational efficiency; strong leadership capabilities, demonstrating a commitment to both leading initiatives and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals; comfortable operating cargo vans and passenger vans; experience driving box trucks is highly desirable; trustworthy, dependable, and honest, consistently demonstrating integrity and professionalism; customer-focused with a commitment to going above and beyond to ensure events meet DDC’s highest standards; excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact clearly, respectfully, and effectively with colleagues, vendors, supervisors, and guests; able to work flexible hours, as events may necessitate early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional travel. Spanish-English bilingual not required, but is a major plus.
Benefits: Compensation per shift exceeding industry standards, Shifts often include gratuities and meals, Eligible for an end-of-year performance-based bonus
