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title: Event Captain at Trolley Hospitality Companies
description: Trolley Hospitality Companies is hiring for the Event Captain role in Norfolk,
  VA. Pays $22 per hour. See the full description and apply.
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| **Company** | Trolley Hospitality Companies |
| **Location** | Norfolk, VA |
| **Salary** | $22/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

******Flexible scheduling--perfect for someone looking for a second job with occasional shifts.******

**About us:**  
***Winner of Hampton Roads 2026 Top Workplaces Award***  

**Groovin' Gourmets** is the catering division of *Trolley Hospitality Companies*, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. We specialize in delivering fresh, chef-crafted meals and seamless service for corporate functions, weddings, and social events of all sizes.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of **delivering happiness** to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us!

**Our Values - The Trolley Way:**

- No excuses
- Do the right thing
- Can-do attitude
- Always growing
- Help first-be a part of the solution
- Transparency and honesty-no BS

Please visit our website at [www.trolleyhouseva.com](http://www.trolleyhouseva.com) to learn more!

**About you:**

- Providing excellent customer service brings you joy.
- You are naturally able to build a good rapport with guests.
- You don't get flustered when there are multiple problems to be solved.
- You are able to pivot when there's something urgent and then pick up right where you left off.
- Attention to detail is your superpower.
- You are energized by making the schedule run like clockwork.
- You have experience with and enjoy nurturing and managing teams.
- You love to help others be successful.

**How You Will Make an Impact:**

- Safely transport of food, drinks, and equipment to the event venue.
- Manage all aspects of the event including set-up, serving meals and beverages, and take-down.
- Carry out the Sales Event Coordinator's plan for the event and adapt to different venues when setting up and organizing service flow.
- Lead a team of co-captains, servers, and bartenders.
- Maintain good communication with the event host.
- Be resourceful and proactive in dealing with issues that may arise.
- Create an environment that supports and develops the members of your team.
- Be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

**What You Bring to the Table:**

- 1-2 years of catering or banquet leadership experience
- Valid Driver's License and 3+ years of safe driving experience
- Comfortable driving a 16' box truck and able to climb in and out of vehicle
- Experience leading a team, whether in food service or other industry
- Excellent communication ability, both verbal and written
- Positive and empowering interpersonal skills
- Physical stamina to work long hours (must be able to lift 50 pounds)

**The Good Stuff!**

- $22/hr + occasional tips
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
- Free Employee Shift Meal
- Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year
- ******Catering is seasonal, so the number of opportunities to pick up event shifts is variable based on time of year******
## Skills

- Box Truck Driving
- Physical Stamina
- Catering
- Interpersonal Skills
- Driver's License
- Banquet Service
- Safe Driving
- Food and Beverage Service
- Human Resources
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership
- Driving
- Communication
- Sales
- Customer Service
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- 401(k) Plans
- Flexible Work Schedules

## How to Apply

[Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/event-captain-at-trolley-hospitality-companies-01a0dba9-538b-7152-a642-78eb1751af46?utm_source=ai_markdown)

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