Event Captain - Gils

For over four decades, Proof of the Pudding has set the standard for culinary excellence and exceptional event experiences throughout Atlanta and beyond. As we expand into the greater Dallas area, we are bringing the same innovation, excellence, and passion for hospitality that has defined our brand. From weddings and holiday parties to corporate retreats and social gatherings, our catering team delivers unforgettable events with creative menus, seamless service, and elevated design expertise.

We are seeking Event Captains to help facilitate events and provide Front of House leadership on-site. Event Captains are responsible for supervising event staff, coordinating setup and breakdown, ensuring all service and presentation standards are met, and delivering an exceptional experience for clients and guests. They play a hands-on role during events, including managing buffet stations, delegating tasks, serving and clearing food and beverages, and maintaining a clean, organized work environment while upholding food safety best practices.

This position will be stationed out of the Gil’s Elegant Catering facility located in Grand Prairie, TX.

Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Ensure the setting of tables/buffets are accurate according to diagram and/or sample table.
• Managing time effectively to ensure all BEO items are completed prior to service times.
• Delegating tasks to team members based on their positions and talents.
• Managing the team that is scheduled to run each event.
• Responsible for setting buffet stations which may include décor, linens, and china.
• Responsible for unloading/loading event trucks safely and effectively.
• Ensure the client is communicated with and checked in on throughout the event.
• Serve and clear food and beverage quietly, professionally, and quickly, using proper serving and clearing techniques.
• Keep work area clean, and coordinate actions with the banquet team members, and all other members of the front and back of the house to ensure flawless customer service.
• Adhere to food safety best practices and policies.
• Hands-on involvement in events includes a variety of physical tasks, such as the lifting of heavy objects, handling food and alcohol, loading serving carts and trays, stocking supplies, and garbage removal.
• Reporting to the Operations Manager and performing any tasks assigned in order to execute a flawless event.
  
  

Perform other related duties as needed.

Education And/or Experience

• Experience leading a food & beverage team is required, experience in catering is preferred
• Proven customer service skills, experience communicating with clients at events
• Must be effective at multi-tasking
• Must be comfortable commuting to Grand Prairie, TX.
  
  

Specialized Qualifications

• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Renowned time management and organization skills
• Strong Customer Service skills with the desire to go above and beyond a client’s needs
• The ability to work alone and as a team
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to learn and adapt quickly
  
  

Work Environment

This position may report to the Gil’s Elegant Catering facility or directly report to event locations. This position will require traversing different terrains while lifting and moving product, equipment, and food items. This position could also drive or ride to events across the greater Atlanta region where the work environments may be buildings, temporary structures, or outdoors.

Uniform Requirements

Adherence to Company Uniform Requirements outlined in the Associate Handbook, uniform requirements outlined in your orientation guidelines.

Non-slip shoes are necessary.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of standing, moving through an event space, and traveling from venue to venue
• Bending, lifting, scooping, and carrying miscellaneous equipment and food items
• Ability to perform physical tasks; such as but not limited to, lifting approx. 30 lbs.
  
  

Core Value And Competency Requirements

• Business Acumen - Demonstrate comprehension of the job, including policies, practices, and relationships. Possess the expertise and skill levels required of the job and perform with quality.
• Dedication - Dependable, reliable and follows through on projects from inception to completion. Willing to put in as much time as necessary to complete tasks. Demonstrate a win-win attitude: “see it, own it, solve it.”
• Ethics and Integrity - Acts with integrity, honesty and knowledge that promote the company’s culture, values and beliefs while maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
• Safety & Security - Observe safety and security standards. Use equipment and materials properly. Comply with safety standards and personal protective equipment requirements. Report potential unsafe conditions or practices to appropriate person immediately. Promote restaurant safety, cleanliness and security compliance at all times.
• Teamwork - Cooperate and be willing to work as a team player to achieve goals and tasks accurately, efficiently and timely.
• Communication - Communicate clearly and effectively with mutual respect, understanding and trust to fellow associates, managers, supervisors and guests. Listen carefully to opinions and views of others; state understanding of what has been heard.
• Initiative - Contribute new ideas and suggestions to enhance productivity and efficiency. Be proactive in troubleshooting problems or issues and take action to mitigate potential problems.
• Adaptability & Planning - Possess the ability to learn new tasks and adjusts well to new situations. Perform well under tight time schedules and pressures to change direction quickly.
• Service Orientation - Demonstrates a sense of urgency. Is welcoming, friendly and smiles when visible to guests.
  
  

Position Salary & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Benefits include daily meals per shift.
• Flexible schedule, in a unique and exciting work locations.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• On-the-job training that can be applied industry wide.
  
  

Proof of the Pudding and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and employing a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics.