Event Captain

Event Captain

The Farm – a gathering place is an award-winning Event Center located in Candler, NC. We are a destination venue offering clients event spaces, on-site catering and bar service, plus lodging in cabins and cottages – all here on the property. While our primary business at The Farm is weddings, we are expanding our private and corporate events as well as launching some of our own programming. In 2022 we will host one hundred events: with our busiest months from April through December.

The Event Captain will be lead set-up and tear-down of our events. The ideal candidate will be energetic, have a positive can-do attitude, great mindfulness, and can give as well as follow direction.

Our Event Captain is the following:

• Energetic Leader: Exhibits energy and takes charge through inspiration not intimidation.
• Meticulous: Able to quickly review plans and then fulfill them showing precise attention to detail.
• Grace Under Pressure: Has an innate sense of decorum. Knows what to say and what not to say and can coach others to do the same. Maintains a steady and calm presence in all situations.
• Pragmatic: Can recommend sensible, realistic, practical solutions to problems.
• Upstanding and Fair: Has integrity and shows consistent and uncompromising adherence to high standards; earns the trust of colleagues.

• Approachable: Able to establish a warm rapport with staff, clients, and guests alike.

Our Event Captain does the following:

• Reviews Plans and Arrangements prior to event day to identify challenges, ensure clarity of written materials and arrives ready to direct the team.
• Leads Day-of Event Activities ensuring proper set-up and breakdown within defined timeline with support of day-of event staff.
• Maintains calm “We’ve Got This” attitude while managing competing priorities communicated through multiple streams of information.
• Supports Event Coordinator and team leaders with “what do you need” collaboration.

• Upholds Farm Image by monitory set-ups for accuracy, cleanliness, and viability,resolving concerns by rectifying deficiencies or escalating as appropriate.
• Thoughtfully monitors team performance liberally handing out praise, coaching in the moment and confidentially strategizing with management to address concerns.
• Participates in simple maintenance of event spaces, organizing décor, light cleaning projects, monitoring inventory etc.

Experience and Skills

• Event production; Team/Project management
• Commitment to quality; heart for service
• Comfortable with Microsoft office suite
• Efficient time management skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Physically fit with good stamina for physical tasks such as moving and lifting furniture and standing for extended periods of time.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical Setting:

• Fine dining restaurant

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
There are too many provisions to discuss here. We take COVID seriously for ourselves, our wedding couples and their guests.

Application Question(s):

• Please tell us why you are interested in working in the event/wedding industry.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location