--- title: "Dallas Event Staff Jobs — Apply Direct | SES" description: "Find event staff jobs in Dallas, TX. Free to join and apply direct to real caterers and event companies. SES takes 0% of the rate you agree to." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "What kinds of Dallas events can I work?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Convention shifts at Kay Bailey Hutchison, arena events at American Airlines Center, galas across Uptown and the Arts District, Fair Park festivals, Deep Ellum private events, and weddings across every Dallas neighborhood." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do I need TABC to bartend in Dallas?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Texas does not require seller-server certification under state law, but many employers require it. Certification can also help an employer qualify for certain protections. Adding it to your profile (along with Food Handler if you have it) can put you in front of more Dallas companies." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How do I get paid for a Dallas gig?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You're paid directly by the hiring company at the rate posted in the job — cash, check, Venmo, or W-2/1099 depending on the company. Special Event Staff never processes your pay and never takes a cut." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is there really no fee to join?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Correct. Workers join and apply free, forever. 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Apply to real Dallas event gigs from caterers and event companies posting directly. SES takes 0% of the rate you agree to. [Create a free worker profile](/auth) [Hiring in Dallas? See staffing →](/event-staffing/dallas) 1. [Home](/) 2. [Locations](/locations) 3. Dallas jobs Dallas · Dallas County ## The Dallas event calendar, without an agency taking a cut. If you work events in Dallas, you already know the city keeps you busy. Convention weeks at Kay Bailey Hutchison, tip-outs after Mavs and Stars games at American Airlines Center, gala season across Uptown and the Arts District, and a steady rotation of Deep Ellum private events mean there is almost always a gig within a short drive. Special Event Staff is a free way for Dallas bartenders, servers, banquet staff, concessions workers, and setup crews to get in front of the companies actually doing the work — caterers, bartending outfits, and event producers who post directly. There is no agency taking a cut. When a company hires you off Special Event Staff, you keep 100% of what they agreed to pay. Build a profile once, add your TABC or Food Handler card if you have one, and start applying to Dallas shifts right away. Quick facts County Dallas County Population ≈ 1.3 million Top event types Corporate galas, Concerts & arena events, Conventions Cost to join Free How it works ## Three steps. That's the whole thing. 01 ### Build your free profile Add TABC, Food Handler, and past event credits. 02 ### Apply to gigs See Dallas-area posts from real caterers and event companies. 03 ### Get paid direct The hiring company pays you directly at the agreed rate. SES takes 0%. Gigs available in Dallas ## Every event role, one feed. Bartender gigs TABC required. Cash tips, hourly, or day rate. Server gigs Weddings, corporate dinners, cocktail service. Banquet gigs Plated service, buffets, hotel banquets. Concessions gigs Arenas, stadiums, festivals — game-day pay. Setup / teardown Load-in and load-out shifts. Great for building hours. Casino dealer gigs Deal blackjack, craps, roulette at casino nights and fundraisers. Valet gigs Park cars at galas, weddings, and corporate events. Tips + hourly. Registration & check-in Badge guests at conferences and galas. Great entry-level shifts. Usher & greeter gigs Welcome guests and help with seating. Friendly, on your feet. Coat check gigs Run coat check at winter galas and holiday parties. Tips common. Brand ambassador gigs Reps for activations, sampling, and trade show booths. Photo booth attendant Run the booth, hand out props, keep guests smiling. Ticket taker gigs Scan tickets and manage entry at concerts and ticketed events. Event runner gigs Production assistant work — fast-paced, behind the scenes. Day-of wedding assistant Support wedding coordinators on the big day. Long but rewarding. The Dallas event scene ## Where Dallas events actually happen. - Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center - American Airlines Center - Fair Park - Deep Ellum - Klyde Warren Park & Uptown - The Statler Top event types: Corporate galas · Concerts & arena events · Conventions · Weddings · Fundraisers. Dallas FAQs ## Questions people ask about Dallas. What kinds of Dallas events can I work? Convention shifts at Kay Bailey Hutchison, arena events at American Airlines Center, galas across Uptown and the Arts District, Fair Park festivals, Deep Ellum private events, and weddings across every Dallas neighborhood. Do I need TABC to bartend in Dallas? Texas does not require seller-server certification under state law, but many employers require it. Certification can also help an employer qualify for certain protections. Adding it to your profile (along with Food Handler if you have it) can put you in front of more Dallas companies. How do I get paid for a Dallas gig? You're paid directly by the hiring company at the rate posted in the job — cash, check, Venmo, or W-2/1099 depending on the company. Special Event Staff never processes your pay and never takes a cut. Is there really no fee to join? Correct. Workers join and apply free, forever. The $99/month subscription is only paid by companies posting jobs, which is what keeps the platform free for staff. Nearby DFW cities ## Working outside Dallas? [ Irving Event jobs → ](/event-jobs/irving)[ Richardson Event jobs → ](/event-jobs/richardson)[ Garland Event jobs → ](/event-jobs/garland)[ Mesquite Event jobs → ](/event-jobs/mesquite)[ Plano Event jobs → ](/event-jobs/plano) [Hiring in Dallas? See staffing →](/event-staffing/dallas) ## Ready to work Dallas events? Free to join. Apply to real gigs from real DFW companies. No agency, no fees, no cut of your pay — ever. 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