--- title: "Special Event Staff — Build a DFW event crew you can hire again" description: "A Dallas–Fort Worth marketplace where event companies post openings, review applicants, and pay staff directly — and event professionals keep the full rate they accept. No agency markup. 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Founding phase: company access and job postings are free through September 30, 2026. No card required. You will not be charged automatically unless you add a payment method and confirm a paid plan." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Will I be charged automatically?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No card required. You will not be charged automatically unless you add a payment method and confirm a paid plan." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How are staff paid?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. The hiring company pays the event professional directly. You pay the event professional directly, using your own payroll or contractor process." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can we hire someone permanently?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. There is no conversion or buyout fee for hiring anyone you meet through the marketplace permanently. You classify and pay them directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is TABC certification legally required in Texas?", "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." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does SES run background checks or verify staff credentials?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff verification is currently paused while we rebuild it. Profiles show self-reported experience and credentials. Review profiles, experience, credentials, and application details before deciding whom to contact or hire." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What does SES actually handle, and what's on us?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Special Event Staff is a marketplace and hiring platform. We are not the employer of record, a payroll provider, a staffing agency, a background-check company, or a workers' compensation provider. The hiring company sets the engagement and pays the event professional directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is it free to create a profile and apply?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Creating a profile and applying is free for event professionals. There is no fee to accept work." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Do you take a cut of my pay?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. The hiring company pays the event professional directly." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Is my profile verified?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Staff verification is currently paused while we rebuild it. Profiles show self-reported experience and credentials." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What roles and areas are covered?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Bartenders, servers, banquet staff, catering captains, setup crews, guest services, and more, across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How will I know when openings match me?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Create a profile with your roles, location, and availability, and you'll be notified as matching openings are posted." } } ] } ] } --- [![Special Event Staff logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/5d1c83a5-6253-4561-a614-4038cfa17c7f/ses-logo-light-transparent.png) Special Event StaffBeta Dallas · Fort Worth The Connection Behind Great Events ](/) [Hire Staff](/for-companies)[Find Work](/for-staff)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Company Pricing](/pricing)[About](/about) [Post an Opening](/auth?role=company&mode=signup)[Join the Staff Roster](/for-staff)[Log In](/auth?mode=signin) Founding phase — Special Event Staff is a new DFW marketplace. Companies are posting the first openings and event professionals are building the founding roster. ![Candle-lit banquet table set for a formal dinner](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519671482749-fd09be7ccebf?auto=format&fit=crop&w=2400&q=80) # Build the DFW event crew you can hire again. Post an opening, review applicants, pay them directly, and reconnect with the people who prove themselves. No agency markup. No conversion fee. [Post Your First Opening](/auth?role=company&mode=signup) [See How Hiring Works](/how-it-works) Looking for event work? [Join the Founding Staff Roster](/for-staff) ## Marketplace status We're building DFW's founding event staff roster. Create your profile and be notified when openings matching your roles and location are posted. How hiring works ## From posting to rehiring, in five steps. 1. 01 Post an opening Describe the role, date, and rate. No caps on how many openings you post. 2. 02 Review applicants See who applied, their experience, and their availability. You decide who to contact. 3. 03 Hire Message and confirm directly with the person you choose — for a single shift or an ongoing role. 4. 04 Pay directly You pay the event professional through your own payroll or contractor process. SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. 5. 05 Rehire Reconnect with anyone who worked out for your next event, at no additional charge. [Post Your First Opening](/auth?role=company&mode=signup) Why companies choose SES ## No markups. No conversion fees. Just your crew. Own the relationship You build direct relationships with the people who work your events, and can rehire them any time at no extra cost. 0% of the agreed rate SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. The hiring company pays the event professional directly. No conversion fee Hire anyone permanently, whenever you're ready. There is no buyout or conversion charge. Local DFW focus Built specifically for event work across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Transparent pricing Companies pay a flat $99/month (or $990/year) to post openings and hire without markups or placement fees. Founding phase: company access and job postings are free through September 30, 2026. No card required. You will not be charged automatically unless you add a payment method and confirm a paid plan. Savings Calculator ## What the middleman costs you. Plug in a typical month. See what agencies and per-shift apps quietly add on top of your staff's pay — and what a flat $99/month replaces. Your typical month Staff per event Hours per event Hourly pay rate $ Events per month Actual staff pay: $4,800 /month Your savings vs Instawork $1,581/mo ≈ $18,972 per year Special Event Staff 0% markup · $99/mo flat Free through September 30, 2026 $0 extra/mo Instawork 35% markup on every shift $1,680 extra/mo Traditional agency 40–80% markup (industry range) $1,920–$3,840 extra/mo Want to hire them permanently? - Special Event Staff $0 · day one · no conversion or buyout fees, ever - Instawork $2,500 direct-hire fee ($1,000 after 320 hrs worked) - Qwick $0 — but only after 320 hrs worked at your venue - Traditional agency Temp-to-hire buyout fee [Start free — no card required](/auth?role=company&mode=signup) Free for every company through September 30, 2026. Estimate only. Instawork's 35% markup is their published rate and includes payroll taxes, worker injury coverage, and support. Special Event Staff is a connector — you pay your staff directly and are responsible for your own worker classification, payroll, and insurance. Agency markups vary by firm (40–80% is a typical industry range). Qwick and GigSmart do not publish a flat markup rate. Figures as of July 2026 — verify current rates with each provider. For event professionals ## Keep the full rate you accept. Creating a profile and applying is free for event professionals. There is no fee to accept work. SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. The hiring company pays the event professional directly. Build a profile once, and get notified as openings matching your roles, availability, and location are posted across DFW. - Build a profile with your roles, experience, and availability - Get alerts when matching openings are posted - Apply directly and hear back from the company - Get paid directly, at the full rate you agreed to [Join the Founding Staff Roster](/for-staff) We're building DFW's founding event staff roster. Create your profile and be notified when openings matching your roles and location are posted. ![A server carrying a tray of hors d'oeuvres](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1530103862676-de8c9debad1d?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80) ![A bartender pouring a cocktail at an event bar](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1551024709-8f23befc6f87?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1200&q=80) Roles we're focused on - Bartender - Barback - Server - Banquet staff - Catering captain - Setup/teardown crew - Registration & check-in - Usher/Greeter - Brand ambassador - Event runner - Day-of wedding assistant Who does what ## A clear split of responsibility. Special Event Staff is a marketplace and hiring platform. We are not the employer of record, a payroll provider, a staffing agency, a background-check company, or a workers' compensation provider. The hiring company sets the engagement and pays the event professional directly. Recruiting and applicant discovery We run the marketplace where event professionals create profiles and find your openings. Special Event Staff Applicant selection You review applications and decide who to contact and hire. Hiring company Worker classification You determine whether the engagement is W-2 or 1099 and are responsible for that decision. Hiring company Payroll and tax withholding Handled entirely through your own payroll or contractor process. SES does not process payroll. Hiring company Workers' compensation SES does not provide coverage of any kind. Hiring company Timekeeping Hours are tracked by you. The platform does not currently offer time capture. Hiring company Wage payment You pay the event professional directly. SES takes 0% of the agreed rate. Hiring company Background checks Not provided by the platform. Arrange your own screening if you require it. Not provided Credential verification Certifications listed on a profile are self-reported unless a specific check is shown with a date. Confirm anything you rely on. Not provided No-show replacement There is no fulfillment or replacement guarantee. You can repost or contact other applicants. Not provided Direct-hire or conversion fee None. Hire anyone you meet here, as often as you like, at no additional charge. Not provided Platform support Account help, posting help, and marketplace support from our team. Special Event Staff ## Frequently asked questions ### For event companies #### What does it cost to post an opening? #### Will I be charged automatically? #### How are staff paid? #### Can we hire someone permanently? #### Is TABC certification legally required in Texas? #### Does SES run background checks or verify staff credentials? #### What does SES actually handle, and what's on us? ### For event professionals #### Is it free to create a profile and apply? #### Do you take a cut of my pay? #### Is my profile verified? #### What roles and areas are covered? #### How will I know when openings match me? ## Ready to build your DFW crew, or find your next event? For event companies Post an opening and start reviewing applicants today. [Post an Opening](/auth?role=company&mode=signup) For event professionals Build a profile and get notified about openings that match you. [Join the Staff Roster](/for-staff) [![Special Event Staff logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/45e0e4e3-0201-4577-8746-0a24ea34edd4/ses-logo-dark-transparent.png) Special Event StaffBeta Dallas · Fort Worth The Connection Behind Great Events ](/) The Connection Behind Great Events. The hiring marketplace built for the Dallas–Fort Worth events industry. We connect caterers, bartending companies, and event producers with vetted bartenders, servers, captains, and setup crews. Matching is free — always. 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