Private Event Host

Position Title : Host

Location : Game Night Out Hoffman Estates (Opening Early 2025)

Address : 2000 Center Dr, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192

Position Type : Part-Time Hourly

Pay : Hourly + opportunity for gratuity

The Company : Game Night Out is a social entertainment venue that brings groups of friends, family and colleagues closer together through interactive party-game experiences, guided by live Hosts.

This Position : The Host’ position leads our guests through a series of original party-games to facilitate fun, engaging moments of authentic social interaction.

An individual in this role will work as part of a Hosting team to deliver the Game Night Out experience to our guests with a high degree of consistency, professionalism, and care.

Candidates for this role :

• Are skilled at staying organized while multitasking. This allows them to successfully manage the social elements of the job with the operational elements of delivering the experience to a high degree of success.
• Wake up excited to tackle whatever the day has in store for them. They are not easily thrown off if something unexpected pops-up and are quick on their feet with effective decision making.

They will dive in with a level-headed, patient and empathetic approach.

• Are as skilled at listening empathetically as they are at communicating effectively.
• Must be great at interacting with groups of strangers and making them feel as comfortable as they would be if they were a friend in your own home.

Responsibilities & Duties :

• Report for all scheduled shifts punctually in proper attire and meeting proper health and hygiene standards.
• Set up game equipment and materials, ensuring they function properly prior to each reservation. Reset and clean equipment and materials after each reservation.
• Enthusiastically guide groups through a series of original party games. Clearly explain rules, patiently answer questions, physically demonstrate gameplay, facilitate friendly competition and social interaction among guests, and keep track of game scoring and rule integrity.
• Assist MODs with beverage service by verifying guest IDs upon entry, discussing beverage options with guests, helping with menu selection, addressing any questions, and ensuring guests are assisted appropriately.

Monitor and promote safe beverage consumption.

• Guide guests in their setup of personal items they have brought with them (such as decorations or food) in accordance with GNO standard operating procedures.
• Attend training sessions and team meetings as required by management. Successfully complete all assigned training.
• Communicate regularly to your hosting partners, the Manager-On-Duty, and General Manager.
• Adhere to the Game Night Out’s standard operating procedures along with any reasonable requests made from Management during a shift.

Requirements & Qualifications :

• Experience working as a performer or in the hospitality industry, hosting events, leading meetings or seminars, or teaching is a plus.
• Flexible availability. This role often works nights, weekends, and / or holidays. Weekly available hours will vary based on events booked.
• Must be able to handle physical activity as it relates to the job such as standing for extended durations, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, and deep cleaning.
• Required to sign a Non-disclosure Agreement for all proprietary information.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid BASSET certification.
• Authorized to legally work in the U.S.
10 days ago