REP Assistant Front of House Manager - Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

American Heritage Companies • Perris, CA

8d • $25 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Front of House & Business Manager for Rail Events Productions Inc. (REP) acts as a primary REP representative and onsite Front of House and Business Manager when the Front of House Manager is unavailable, and responsible for all aspects of business in coordination with the REP Business Manager and the American Heritage Railways Accounting and Human Resource departments, customer service, ticketing, food service, retail, communications between production and train operations, and oversite of third-party contractors.

Requirements

• Front desk, reservation, customer service experience preferred
• Experience and ability problem solving and leading a team in a live show setting preferred
• Experience with special events and managing events preferred
• Strong leadership skills
• Possess a well-spoken manner for in-person communications
• Self-motivation and attention to detail
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects
• Must be 18 or over

Responsibilities

• Work with the REP management team during preproduction, assist with day-to-day operations during the event, and participate in postproduction load-out
• Maintain oversite of Box Office, Food & Beverage, and Retail Staff during the event as well as throughout load-in and load-out
• Become familiar with the ticketing system Etix
• Work closely with the Etix Client Service Representatives and the Business Manager for all customer and ticketing system needs
• Primary customer service manager when the need arises and FOH Manager needs assistance, including onboard seating issues
• Conduct daily safety briefings and handle all incident reporting for passengers and employees, when FOH Manager needs assistance
• Coordinate with the Stage Manager for a safe release of the train for each departure, be present on the platform upon return, when FOH Manager needs assistance
• Work with the Box Office, Food & Beverage and Retail Supervisors to maintain a weekly amenities inventory
• Work with the Food & Beverage Supervisor and staff to ensure the quality and schedule are maintained and assist when needed
• Become familiar with railroad safety rules and help oversee the event staff’s adherence to safety
• Assist onboard production with any amenities or hospitality items that are necessary during or between runs
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Be able to manage the FOH department during times when the Front of House & Business Manager is away from the Front of House
• Prepare Top of Day and End of Day Reports and distribute them to appropriate parties, when FOH Manager needs assistance
• Daily communications with all internal departments to ensure a smooth run of the event as well as external contractors and passengers
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Serve others and create a world of make believe and magic
• Great industry pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
• Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
• Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
• Working on Harry Potter™ A Hogwarts Express Adventure is unlike anything you will ever do. This interactive and celebratory experience is a unique Rail Events production. The challenge of producing a full-length production on a moving train is one of the most rewarding experiences as an artist or technician. With a total cast and crew of 40-50 people onsite every day and the possibility of over 2,000 guests, our days can be fast paced but rewarding and fun. With such a fast-paced environment, the team at Rail Events Productions takes care to properly support and teach everyone the best ways to accomplish their jobs. We strive to build a space where employees are safe and encouraged to grow throughout their time with the company.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees