Escape Room Host
Long Beach, NY - USA
Job Summary
Are you energetic personable and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences As an Escape Room Host you will welcome groups set the stage for their adventure and guide them through an exciting immersive escape room experience from start to finish.
Youll be the host behind the scenes and the face of the experiencebuilding excitement before the game monitoring each group during gameplay delivering thoughtful hints when needed and celebrating their success afterward. If you enjoy engaging with people staying attentive to details and helping guests have fun under pressure this is the role for you.
Welcome guests upon arrival and create an upbeat engaging first impression.
Check in groups confirm reservations and ensure guests are prepared for their scheduled experience.
Clearly explain game rules safety expectations and any venue policies before each session.
Deliver engaging pre-game introductions that set the tone story and objective of the escape room.
Monitor escape room games in real time to ensure guests are safe supported and fully engaged.
Provide timely helpful clues and hints that keep groups moving forward without taking away from the challenge or fun.
Reset rooms quickly and accurately between groups ensuring all puzzles props locks and game elements are in the correct condition for the next experience.
Identify and report room maintenance needs missing props technical issues or guest concerns to leadership promptly.
Capture group photos and celebrate guest achievements at the end of each game.
Answer guest questions provide recommendations and encourage repeat visits upgrades concessions merchandise or future bookings when appropriate.
Help maintain a clean organized welcoming and guest-ready environment throughout each shift.
Respond calmly professionally and promptly to safety concerns technical issues or guest-service situations.
Work collaboratively with other team members to keep games running on time and deliver a seamless guest experience.
No two groups experience an escape room the same way. As an Escape Room Host you will help bring each adventure to life by reading the room adapting your communication style and providing the right level of energy and support for every group.
One group may need enthusiastic encouragement and frequent hints; another may want to solve every puzzle independently. Your ability to balance storytelling guest service game operations and attention to detail will make every visit feel exciting smooth and unforgettable.
Qualifications
A friendly engaging host who enjoys making guests feel welcome comfortable and excited about their experience.
Confident speaking to groups and delivering clear instructions game briefings rules and safety information.
Customer-service focused with the ability to adapt your communication style to guests of different ages personalities group sizes and experience levels.
Attentive observant and able to monitor multiple details during a live game including guest progress safety timing game flow and room conditions.
Reliable organized and proactive with the ability to manage game resets prepare rooms between bookings and keep experiences running on schedule.
A quick learner who is comfortable using game technology puzzle systems locks props radios tablets or other operational tools.
Calm and professional under pressure able to troubleshoot minor technical issues and respond appropriately to guest questions or concerns.
Detail-oriented and committed to resetting each room accurately so every group receives the same high-quality experience.
Passionate about creating fun immersive experiences that guests will remember and recommend to others.
Competitive pay.
Full Escape Room Host training providedno prior escape room acting or game-master experience required.
A fun fast-paced and team-oriented work environment.
Opportunities to develop customer-service facilitation storytelling problem-solving and operational skills.
The opportunity to help create memorable celebrations team-building events date nights and group outings for guests every day.
A workplace that values creativity inclusivity teamwork and exceptional guest experiences.
Apply today to become an Escape Room Host and help guests laugh collaborate solve puzzles and make memories from the moment they arrive until the final countdown ends.
Compensation & Employment Details
Hourly Rate: $20.00hr
Pursuant to California law the pay scale for this position is listed above. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group will not request or consider salary history in making compensation decisions.
Employment Type: Part-Time
Work Schedule: Evenings weekends and holidays required during the operation.
California Applicant Notices
- Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.
- Applicants are entitled to a California applicant privacy notice describing what personal information is collected and how it is used.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal state and local employment laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status national origin ancestry disability age genetic information military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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