Game Show Host/Entertainer
About The Position
Great Big Game Show Hosts lead a live, guest-facing game show experience for friends and families. Hosts introduce each game, provide fun commentary, track points, announce and celebrate the winning team, and help every guest feel included throughout the experience. The role suits people who enjoy interacting with others and performing in a high-energy, fast-paced environment. Hosts also check in guests, operate game shows using host software, reset studios according to setup sheets, maintain games and facility cleanliness, restock inventory, complete required reports, capture guest moments and create and send highlight videos, and keep assigned games on schedule. New hires receive a week of training before hosting a show independently and quarterly feedback on their shows. The position is hourly and non-exempt, with part-time and full-time opportunities. Starting pay is $16.50 per hour. The listed career path includes Guest Experience Leader at $17.50 per hour, Assistant Manager in Training and Assistant Manager (hourly positions), and General Manager (salaried, with potential bonus and salary increases based on tenure). Career growth depends on performance, availability, and alignment with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values. The role is located at Ala Moana Center. Nights, weekends, and holidays are required; available hours and shifts vary by season. The business is open daily from 8 a.m. until after midnight, and shifts are usually 6–8 hours, with length varying according to business needs.
Requirements
- Guest-focused mindset.
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 2–14 guests.
- Ability to stand for up to six game shows per shift, lift 30–40 pounds, and bend, crawl, and move around a live studio set.
- Reliable, coachable, and team-oriented.
Nice To Haves
- Prior hosting, performance, customer service, or hospitality experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Uphold current and new company service and hospitality standards.
- Deliver upbeat, conversational introductions and clearly and enthusiastically introduce each mini-game.
- Improvise fun, family-friendly commentary for guests of all ages.
- Track points, award winners, and celebrate with guests.
- Deliver a clear, engaging recap at the end of the experience.
- Resolve service failures immediately and graciously.
- Check in guests for their game show and prepare them for the experience.
- Follow uniform standards.
- Operate game shows in a studio using host software.
- Reset studios accurately and efficiently using setup sheets.
- Maintain cleanliness of the games and facility.
- Restock inventory and complete required reports.
- Capture exciting guest moments and create and send highlight videos.
- Manage time effectively to stay on schedule for assigned games.
Benefits
- 401(k) and matching for eligible full-time team members.
- Medical coverage for eligible full-time team members.
- Vision coverage for eligible full-time team members.
- Dental coverage for eligible full-time team members.
- Employee discount.
- Flexible spending account for eligible full-time team members.
- Life insurance for eligible full-time team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
