What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entertainment - Pianist position at Knott's Berry Farm?
Overview:
$22.01 / hour
Knott’s Berry Farm is casting experienced pianists to support our daily entertainment operations. Applicants selected will be hired as a seasonal associate and should have open availability throughout 2025, especially weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun). An ideal candidate has an approachable and warm personality and is able to confidently sight-read sheet music and can musically improvise, adapt quickly, and work well in both solo and group settings. This role is compensated at a rate of $22.01/hr.
To be considered, please complete the following:
Auditioning does not guarantee employment with Knott’s Berry Farm. Knott's is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years of age. We support a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
$22.01 / hour
Knott’s Berry Farm is casting experienced pianists to support our daily entertainment operations. Applicants selected will be hired as a seasonal associate and should have open availability throughout 2025, especially weekends (Fri, Sat, Sun). An ideal candidate has an approachable and warm personality and is able to confidently sight-read sheet music and can musically improvise, adapt quickly, and work well in both solo and group settings. This role is compensated at a rate of $22.01/hr.
To be considered, please complete the following:
- Submit an application here on the Knotts.com/jobs website
- Email a headshot, performance resume and a 3-minute unedited video of you playing piano and sight-reading sheet music to: KBF.casting@sixflags.com
- Using your talents to enrich Knott’s Berry Farm’s atmosphere for guests
- Working as a member of a team to achieve overall atmosphere and goals set by Entertainment leadership and show directors
- Consistently performing your role as scripted and/or conceived
- Maintaining the highest quality of showmanship and guest interactions "on‑stage” while performing in a professional and artistic manner
- Providing guest service according to Six Flag Entertainment Corporation’s standards when serving the guest or working with subordinates, including initiating guest interactions, answering questions, and giving accurate directions
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety in assigned work area, performing all duties in compliance with Six Flag Entertainment Corporation’s Safety guidelines/requirements, and reporting all unsafe or unusual conditions to supervision
- Meeting scheduling availability requirements that include nights, weekends, and holidays
- Fulfilling attendance requirements as outlined in Six Flag Entertainment Corporation’s attendance policies
- Adhering to Six Flag Entertainment Corporation’s Rules of Conduct and other park/division specific policies and procedures, including specific costuming and grooming standards as outlined in Employee Guidelines
- Performing other duties as they are assigned
- Availability to work all assigned rehearsal and event dates that include weekday/weekends nights and holidays
- Ability to pass a mandatory (or random) drug test, per Company Policy, unless prohibited by state or provincial law
- Ability to pass a background check, if 18 years of age or older, which may include, but is not limited to, credit, criminal, and DMV
- Ability to provide record of previous employment, education, and personal references, per Company policy, unless prohibited by federal, state, or provincial law
Auditioning does not guarantee employment with Knott’s Berry Farm. Knott's is an equal opportunity employer. Performers must be at least 18 years of age. We support a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
Salary : $22