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An elegant DFW wedding reception with candle-lit tablescapes
Now serving Dallas–Fort Worth

The standard for event staffing in North Texas.

Skip the agency markups and per-placement fees. One flat subscription — post unlimited jobs, hire unlimited Verified Staff, and know exactly who's walking through the door.

500+ verified staff
Bartenders · Servers · Banquet staff · Concessions · Setup & teardown · Greeters · Stagehands · Brand ambassadors · Valet · Security
Trusted by DFW's top caterers, hotels & event producers
Knife & Fork Catering
Crafted Cocktails DFW
Lone Star Rentals
Bisou Events
The Ritz Carlton
Hall Arts Hotel
How we compare

One flat price. No markups, no booking fees, ever.

Traditional agencies stack markups and per-placement fees. National gig apps like GigSmart and GigSalad add platform markups, membership dues, or per-booking service fees that quietly eat into pay. We replaced all of it with a flat $79/month subscription — built for DFW event work, with Verified badges on both sides.

Competitor pricing is publicly listed and approximate; verify current rates with each provider.
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Special Event Staff
DFW event specialists
Traditional agencies
Local staffing firms
GigSmart
National gig labor app
GigSalad
National entertainment marketplace
Trusted Herd
National event-staff platform
Cost to the company
$49/month founding rate (then $79), or from $15 per listing — no markups, no cut of pay.
Bill rate with a ~40–80% markup on every worker, every shift.
Per-shift platform fee: ~35% for 1099 workers ($25 min), ~45% for W-2 ($45 min).
Membership $359–$479/year + 2.5% booking fee (5% for free members).
$10/single post, $129/30 days, or $449/month ($3,600/yr) Premium.
Cut from the worker's pay
0% — workers keep 100%. Companies pay them directly.
Agency keeps a large share of the bill rate (the markup).
Fee added on top of worker pay each shift.
2.5–5% booking service fee.
0% — hire direct, no cut of pay.
Hiring full-time
Hire anyone full-time. No conversion or buyout fees.
Temp-to-hire conversion/buyout fee to bring someone on permanently.
One-time $500 fee to convert to a direct W-2 hire.
Not built for hourly staff conversion.
Hire direct, no placement fee (but much higher subscription).
Who shows up / trust
Verified Staff + Verified Company — vetted on both sides.
Quality varies; you take who's sent.
Open gig pool; optional paid background checks.
Mainly entertainers & event vendors, not hourly event staff.
Large national database; less local DFW focus.
Focus
Built for DFW event work.
General staffing.
National gig labor app.
National entertainment/vendor marketplace.
National event-staff platform.
Special Event Staff
DFW event specialists
Cost to the company
$49/month founding rate (then $79), or from $15 per listing — no markups, no cut of pay.
Cut from the worker's pay
0% — workers keep 100%. Companies pay them directly.
Hiring full-time
Hire anyone full-time. No conversion or buyout fees.
Who shows up / trust
Verified Staff + Verified Company — vetted on both sides.
Focus
Built for DFW event work.
Traditional agencies
Local staffing firms
Cost to the company
Bill rate with a ~40–80% markup on every worker, every shift.
Cut from the worker's pay
Agency keeps a large share of the bill rate (the markup).
Hiring full-time
Temp-to-hire conversion/buyout fee to bring someone on permanently.
Who shows up / trust
Quality varies; you take who's sent.
Focus
General staffing.
GigSmart
National gig labor app
Cost to the company
Per-shift platform fee: ~35% for 1099 workers ($25 min), ~45% for W-2 ($45 min).
Cut from the worker's pay
Fee added on top of worker pay each shift.
Hiring full-time
One-time $500 fee to convert to a direct W-2 hire.
Who shows up / trust
Open gig pool; optional paid background checks.
Focus
National gig labor app.
GigSalad
National entertainment marketplace
Cost to the company
Membership $359–$479/year + 2.5% booking fee (5% for free members).
Cut from the worker's pay
2.5–5% booking service fee.
Hiring full-time
Not built for hourly staff conversion.
Who shows up / trust
Mainly entertainers & event vendors, not hourly event staff.
Focus
National entertainment/vendor marketplace.
Trusted Herd
National event-staff platform
Cost to the company
$10/single post, $129/30 days, or $449/month ($3,600/yr) Premium.
Cut from the worker's pay
0% — hire direct, no cut of pay.
Hiring full-time
Hire direct, no placement fee (but much higher subscription).
Who shows up / trust
Large national database; less local DFW focus.
Focus
National event-staff platform.
See flat-price plans Meet our Verified Staff
DFW bartender crafting a cocktail
For Event Companies

Subscribe once.
Hire unlimited.

One flat subscription replaces every per-placement fee and agency markup. Post unlimited jobs, hire unlimited staff, and message every applicant directly — for one predictable price.

  1. 01
    Subscribe — flat monthly price

    $79/month — or $49/month locked in for life as a founding member. No per-placement fees, no per-worker markups, no surprise invoices.

  2. 02
    Post unlimited jobs

    As many events, dates, and roles as you need. No caps, no per-post fees, no upgrades to unlock more.

  3. 03
    Hire unlimited staff — including full-time

    Book for a single shift or bring anyone on permanently. Zero conversion fees, zero buyout fees, zero restrictions. They're your hire, not ours.

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Free to Join & Apply

Get hired for DFW's best events.
Free to join. Work on your terms.

Free to create a profile and apply to as many jobs as you want. We never take a cut of your pay — companies pay you directly, at the rate you agreed to. Pick your own gigs across all of DFW: one-off events, multi-day productions, part-time, or full-time.

Free to join & apply

Build a profile and apply to unlimited jobs at no cost. The Verified Staff badge is an optional paid upgrade to get hired faster.

Keep 100% of your rate

Work directly with the event company. No staffing agency skimming your hourly wage.

Work on your terms

Set your availability. Pick the gigs you want — single shifts, multi-day, weekend-only, or full-time.

Vetted companies only

The Verified Company badge means you know who you're working for before you say yes.

Stand out, get booked first

Earn the Verified Staff badge (paid: interview + ID + reference check) so top caterers pick you first.

Show your real experience

Showcase TABC, food handler, certifications, references, and the rooms you've actually worked.

Free to join and apply. We never take a cut of your pay. Verified Staff is an optional paid upgrade.

DFW event server delivering hors d'oeuvres at a gala
DFW bartender on shift
Verified Staff get booked first
How it works for workers

Three steps from sign-up to your next paid shift.

No fees, no waiting on an agency to call you back. You're in control of the events you work and the rate you accept.

01
Create your free profile

Sign up in under 3 minutes. Add your roles, certifications (TABC, food handler), experience, and availability. No credit card. No fees.

02
Get verified & browse jobs

Apply for the Verified Staff badge — quick interview, ID check, references. Browse open shifts from vetted DFW caterers and event producers.

03
Apply and get booked

One-tap apply. Message companies directly. Show up, work the event, get paid directly — at the full rate you agreed to.

Create your free profile
The Verified Program

Trust on both sides of the door — staff and company.

We vet the people working your event and the businesses booking the shifts. Both sides get a gold badge so everyone knows who they're working with.

Verified Staff

For companies' peace of mind.

Workers who sit for an interview, pass identity review, and have references called.

  • 1-on-1 video interview with our team
  • Identity & background reviewed
  • 2+ professional references called
  • Certifications confirmed (TABC, ServSafe, allergen)
Verified Company

For workers' peace of mind.

Event businesses confirmed as real, registered, and in good standing — so you know exactly who you're working for.

  • Registered business confirmed (TX or fed EIN)
  • Primary contact verified by our team
  • Reviewed for good standing in DFW
  • Workers can filter for Verified Companies only
By the numbers

North Texas's largest network of professional event staff.

500+
Vetted DFW staff
120+
Event companies hiring
2,000+
Shifts filled in 2025
4.9 / 5
Average company rating
Open this week in DFW

Real shifts from real DFW companies.

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From the DFW events community

The people powering North Texas events.

"We staffed a 600-person corporate gala in 48 hours. Every single bartender showed up early, in uniform, and knew their craft."
Marcus Chen
Operations Manager · Knife & Fork Catering
"I picked up four wedding shifts in my first month. Pay was direct, on time, and I built relationships with three different caterers."
Tasha Williams
Verified Bartender · Dallas, TX
"The Verified filter is the whole reason we use this platform. We need pros — not weekend warriors — and that's what we get."
James Okafor
Founder · Crafted Cocktails DFW
Frequently Asked

Answers before
you ask.

Still curious? Email us at hello@specialeventstaff.com and we'll get back to you the same business day.

Applying is always free for workers — we never take a cut of what you're paid. Posting is gated: companies need an active subscription ($79/month, or $49/month locked in for life as a founding member) to publish job openings. Once subscribed, posting is unlimited and includes full applicant access and direct messaging. One-off posters can also pay per listing from $15.

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