Game-Changing Support: Delivering Top Tier Sports Staffing for Pigéon Catering and a Leading Live Events Company! 

CHALLENGE

Large-scale sporting events are more than just a single game – they often involve a week of non-stop activities requiring expert coordination and a reliable workforce. The PeopleReady team in New Orleans faced a unique challenge: staffing an exclusive VIP gathering for Pigéon Catering that ended in the early hours of the morning, then pivoting to support our live events customer two hours later for one of the most highly attended sports events of the year.

Increased security and transportation restrictions in the New Orleans area presented an unprecedented layer of complexity. Maneuvering these logistics required extensive planning to ensure workers arrived on time and were properly credentialed for access. Additionally, workforce needs were dependent on event attendance, requiring swift adjustments and making adaptability a key factor in PeopleReady’s success.

SOLUTION

To address these challenges, PeopleReady customized their staffing approach for each partner.  

PeopleReady was the exclusive temporary staffing company supporting Pigéon Catering’s VIP dining and entertainment events over three days. They carefully curated a team of experienced hospitality professionals, conducting in-person interviews to verify skills and work history. Additionally, they enforced a strict dress code policy to ensure a polished appearance for the high-end event with high-profile guests. PeopleReady successfully staffed roles ranging from servers, kitchen staff, barbacks, restroom attendants, event setup and teardown crew. 

For our live events customer, which managed food and beverage services at the main sporting event, PeopleReady focused on flexibility and adaptability. Proactive credentialing helped streamline event-day operations and reduce delays, while coordinated van transportation helped workers arrive at their designated venues promptly. A close partnership with our customer effectively addressed up-to-the minute staffing needs, ensuring food servers, bartenders, concession staff and other essential personnel were assigned as needed. 

RESULTS

PeopleReady’s strategic approach to staffing both events led to outstanding results. For Pigéon Catering, PeopleReady placed 215 associates across several high-profile sporting events, maintaining a 100% fill rate for all shifts. For our live events partner, the team successfully staffed 103 associates for the big sports event and an additional 218 associates across other events, ensuring smooth hospitality operations for thousands of attendees. 

This successful execution over the course of the week highlights PeopleReady’s expertise in large scale sports staffing and event management. By seamlessly delivering workforce solutions for Pigéon Catering and the leading live events company, PeopleReady reaffirmed its ability to meet workforce demands under the highest-pressure conditions.