Join DC's Leading Catering Company

Working at Main Event Caterers.

At Main Event Caterers we create and deliver delicious! Our team of professionals have a passion for creating memorable experiences with our artfully crafted, mouth-watering cuisine and our exceptional service. Our talented event designers, supervisors, chefs, bartenders, butlers, and drivers enjoy some of the highest pay in the industry, flexible work schedules, and the opportunity to work weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, corporate events, and other special occasions at the most beautiful and historical venues in the entire Washington DC metro area.

Read From Our Team

“I’ve worked with Main Event Caterers for over 17 years and witnessed the company’s growth. What I like most about the company is the people I work with daily. The atmosphere is friendly with a sense of camaraderie, and the staff is warm and skilled.’’

Jack McReynolds,
Bartender

“I have been working at Main event for over 10 years. I started at Main Event as a butler and now I’m one of the top supervisors at the company. I can attest for the love and caring that the company offers to all its staff!’’

Greg Bazille,
Catering Supervisor

“I love the atmosphere, and I like the direction the company is going in. Always good and growing. I’ve always had good bosses and have a good boss. I like the work; I feel happy doing it.”

 

Roger Silva,
Warehouse Supervisor

“After 5 years of working with Main Event, I am happy and proud to say that I am part of one of the best catering companies in the area, that appreciates hard working people who are willing to grow and believes that teamwork is the key to success.”

Erick Hurtado,
Director of Beverages

Job Openings

Catering Server
Arlington, VA

At Main Event Caterers you bring the following: 

  • Positive attitude
  • Great work ethic
  • Solution-focused mindset
  • Personal sense of accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • A get-things-done capability
  • Desire to serve others

In return, we will teach you how to:

  • Work in teams to set up tables and food service areas with chairs, linens, and dishes
  • Serve delicious food to guests at their special events
  • Clean and disassemble the dining area by removing all tableware, linens, furniture, and debris.

You will succeed as a staff member by:

  • Being on time to every job you accept
  • Bringing your positive energy to every event
  • Delivering exceptional service with your awesome smile

Our company operates with a high standard of core values.  That means as a member of our team you will have a leader who is committed to:

  • Operate with Excellence
  • Serve with Purpose
  • Communicate Thoughtfully
  • Make it Better
  • Build the Team
  • Grow Professionally
  • Celebrate Success

No experience necessary. Just bring these qualities and we will teach you the rest.

Pay range is $20-$35 per hour depending upon position and experience.

Come join the growing team at DC’s Leading Luxury Catering Company. Tell a friend and earn a referral fee!

Lead Chef
Arlington, VA

Here’s the great things you’ll do …

  • Collaborate with culinary, sales, event leaders to develop creative and delicious food.
  • Work hands-on at events with our culinary team to ensure all food is produced accurately and efficiently.
  • Share your passion and talent for food by coaching, developing, and mentoring your culinary team.
  • Inspire a culture of food and workplace safety. You’ll be responsible for the overall safe and efficient management of event kitchen operations.
  • End the day knowing that you delivered high quality food for your clients, a clean and safe kitchen, and a fun and professional experience for your team.

 The way you’ll succeed here is by …

  • Bringing a passion for creating exceptional food and experiences to clients.
  • Leading with contagious, positive energy to inspire your team to excellence.
  • Displaying an “A” player drive that delivers habitual consistency each day.
  • Demonstrating accountability by maintaining high standards for menus, recipes, portions, inventories, waste, and food & labor costs.
  • Calmly operating with a sense of urgency to meet strict deadlines.
  • Remaining approachable and solution focused to adapt, improvise, and overcome the inevitable obstacles.
  • Fostering a culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Is this opportunity right for you?

If you’re an experienced, self-motivated, high-performing chef ready to take your career to the next level, then yes, this opportunity is right for you.  At Main Event you’ll find the ingredients for a fulfilling culinary career.

We’re excited to invite you to join our growing team of skilled culinarians, contribute to a sustainable future, and best of all be part of an awesome team!

Catering Bartender
Arlington, VA

At Main Event Caterers you bring the following …

  • Positive attitude
  • Great work ethic
  • Solution-focused mindset
  • Personal sense of accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • A get-things-done capability
  • Desire to serve others

 Here are the great things you’ll do …

  • Collaborate with sales and event teams to plan and deliver beverage services at our special events.
  • Work hands-on at venues to ensure set-up beautifully presented beverage stations.
  • Share your passion and talent as a mixologist preparing and serving basic drinks and signature cocktails.
  • Take-down the beverage station at end-of-event, cleaning station, inventorying alcohol, and ensuring safe and accurate packaging of supply.
  • End the day knowing that you delivered high quality beverages and exceptional service to your clients.

The way you’ll succeed here is by …

  • Bringing a passion for creating exceptional experiences to clients.
  • Working with contagious, positive energy.
  • Displaying an “A” player drive that delivers habitual consistency each day.
  • Demonstrating accountability by maintaining high standards for menus, recipes, portions, inventories, and waste.
  • Calmly operating with a sense of urgency.
  • Remaining approachable and solution focused to adapt, improvise, and overcome the inevitable obstacles.
  • Fostering a culture of warmth and belonging where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Is this opportunity right for you?

If you’re an experienced, self-motivated, high-performing bartender ready to take your career to the next level, then yes, this opportunity is right for you.  At Main Event Caterers you’ll find the ingredients for a fulfilling and rewarding career.

We’re excited to invite you to join our growing team of skilled pros, contribute to a sustainable future, and best of all be part of an awesome team!