Game Runner

BEAT THE BOMB • Atlanta, GA

3d • $16 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

BEAT THE BOMB is an immersive group entertainment company where customers play real-life video games. The Game Runner helps create a memorable experience for customers and fellow team members and works across both Front of House (FOH) and Back of House (BOH) roles, learning and supporting all elements of the operation. The position is based at the Atlanta location, which offers interactive Mission experiences, arcade lounges, event spaces, and food and beverage service.

Game Runners welcome and assist customers, prepare and test game rooms, help with check-in and game setup, and keep customer areas clean and presentable. They also support game onboarding, suits and waivers, prepare bomb rooms, help teams begin gameplay, and contribute to a safe and enjoyable experience. The role calls for an outgoing, inclusive, adaptable teammate who enjoys engaging with groups, is interested in live experiences or digital gaming, and is comfortable with physical activity and getting messy. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• Must be available to work weekends.
• Must be comfortable with physical activity; paint buckets can weigh up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to command and engage groups, including birthday parties, corporate teams, and family reunions.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, and inclusive.
• Must be adaptable and willing to assist wherever and whenever needed.
• Must remain calm under external pressure and be solution-oriented.
• Must have a strong aptitude for technology or be eager to learn.
• Must be comfortable getting messy in a paint-blast facility.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in live experiences or digital gaming.
• Enjoys engaging with customers and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and help them feel excited about their visit.
• Prepare, test, and ready game rooms for gameplay.
• Assist managers with customer check-in as needed.
• Set customers up for games in a timely manner.
• Keep customer areas, including game rooms, bathrooms, and party rooms, clean and presentable.
• Offer to take pictures for customers.
• Look for other areas where assistance is needed during downtime.
• Assist teams with suits, onboarding, and waivers.
• Start teams in the game when needed.
• Prepare bomb rooms at the start of the day and before each team's entry.
• Help maintain a safe environment and facilitate a safe experience for customers and team members.
• Engage with customers and help make their experience fun.
• Assist FOH team members with setting up teams.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, tip pools, and monthly bonus pool.
• Paid time off: up to 5 days in year one and 10 days after the first year.
• 401(k) plan.
• $500 annual learning stipend for professional development (full-time only).
• Referral bonuses.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full-time only).
• HSA (full-time only).
• Transit benefits.
• Life insurance benefit options (full-time only).
• Free fountain beverages and discounted meals; free meals for kitchen staff.
• Opportunity to advance or expand a career with company growth.
• Friends and family ticket discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed