Event Captain

Divine Events - Las Vegas; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Divine Events in Las Vegas is seeking an Event Captain to lead operations on-site for weddings, corporate events, and special occasions. You will supervise staff, coordinate with culinary and logistics teams, and ensure flawless service from setup to breakdown.

The role requires strong hospitality knowledge, excellent communication with clients, and the ability to manage timelines with attention to detail and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising service staff and managing event timelines.
• Excellent customer service and on-site communication with clients and team.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills under pressure.
• Knowledge of catering, banquet setup, and basic safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead event operations from setup through breakdown on-site.
• Oversee event staff, coordinate with culinary and logistics teams.
• Ensure service standards, timelines, food presentation, cleanliness, and safety.
• Train and mentor service staff and handle on-site client questions.

Skills

Event operations leadership

Customer service & communication

Organizational & problem solving

Catering & hospitality knowledge

Flexible schedule (nights/weekends/hol

Event management or catering_supervis

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Hospitality/event management certification (plus)

Job description

Company Description

Divine Events is Las Vegas’s leading catering company, known for superior cuisine and exceptional customer service across corporate events, special occasions, and weddings. Backed by an executive team with over 150 years of combined experience, the company sets a high standard of excellence for every event. Producing more than 2,000 events annually, Divine Events combines creative, delicious catering with cost-effective event solutions. Team members bring diverse skills and backgrounds, enabling the company to deliver consistently high-quality, tailored experiences for a wide range of clients. Applicants join a collaborative environment that values expertise, creativity, and reliable execution.

Role Description

The Event Captain is a full-time, on-site role based in Las Vegas, NV, responsible for leading event operations from setup through breakdown. Day-to-day, the Event Captain oversees event staff, coordinates with culinary and logistics teams, and ensures all service standards and timelines are met. This role includes supervising room setup, table and buffet arrangement, and AV or décor details, while verifying that food presentation, cleanliness, and safety standards are maintained. The Event Captain serves as the primary on-site contact for clients, addresses questions or issues promptly, and helps deliver a smooth, memorable guest experience. The position also involves training and mentoring service staff, managing event paperwork, and providing feedback to improve future events.

Qualifications

• Event operations and leadership skills, including experience supervising service staff, managing event timelines, and coordinating setup and breakdown.
• Customer service and communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, guests, and team members and resolve issues on-site.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills, including attention to detail, multitasking under pressure, and adapting quickly to changing event needs.
• Knowledge of catering and hospitality best practices, such as food service standards, banquet setup, and basic safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and to stand, walk, and lift moderate weights for extended periods.
• Prior experience in event management, catering, or hospitality supervision is strongly preferred.
• Reliable transportation to on-site event locations in and around Las Vegas, NV.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; further education or certifications in hospitality or event management are a plus.