What are the responsibilities and job description for the Game Show Host/Entertainer (Opry Mills Mall, Nashville, TN) position at The Escape Game?
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Role: Host at Great Big Game Show
Job Type: Part-time and full-time. Non-exempt, hourly.
Starting Pay: $15/hour. See pay increase opportunities below.
Career Opportunities:
We have 26 stores nationwide and are opening 15-20 more in 2027–and we are looking for leaders to launch them! Great Big Game Show hosts can grow into a manager role in as little as 3-12 months! We’re looking for people who want a great part-time job and people who want to grow into leadership positions. Growth is based on your performance, availability, and alignment with our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Career Path:
Host: $15/hour
Guest Experience Leader: $16/hour
Assistant Manager in Training: $17/hour
Assistant Manager: $18/hour
General Manager: Salaried position. Potential bonus and salary increase opportunities with tenure. Salaries vary per location.
Location: In Opry Mills Mall in Nashville, TN
Schedule: Nights, weekends, and holidays required; number of hours and shifts available vary by season
Hours/Shifts: We’re open 8am until after midnight daily. Shifts are usually 6-8 hours long; shorter or longer depending on business needs.
Physical Requirements: Able to stand for up to 6 game shows per shift; lift 30-40 lbs; bend, crawl, and move around a live studio set
Experience Required: None! We train you. Prior hosting, performance, customer service, or hospitality experience is a plus.
What is Great Big Game Show?
Brought to you by the creators of The Escape Game, it’s a real-life game show that you can play with your friends and family. In one hour, two teams face off in classic game show mini-games with a live host. That host could be YOU.
The Role
Great Big Game Show Hosts are world-class hospitality experts who love people, thrive in high-energy, fast paced environments, and take pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.
You’ll introduce each game, deliver fun commentary, track points, and ultimately crown a winning team, all while making every guest feel seen, celebrated, and included.
This is a guest-facing, performance-based role where energy, confidence, and care for others matter. Hosts set the tone for the entire experience, from the first introduction to the final celebration.
Why Work With Us?
Growth is real. Our fastest promotion from Host to GM was 4 months!
Many of our shift leaders have been with us since we opened.
You’ll high-five strangers, celebrate teams with confetti, and clock out having made a kid's birthday.
You’ll have a week of training before running a show solo.
You’ll get quarterly feedback on your shows so you know what success looks like.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must-Have:
Guest focused mindset
Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 2-14 guests
Able to meet the physical requirements listed above
Reliable, coachable, and team-oriented
Guest Experience & Hosting:
Uphold current and new company service and hospitality standards
Deliver upbeat, conversational introductions
Introduce each mini-game clearly and enthusiastically
Improvise fun, family-friendly commentary for guests of all ages
Track points, award winners, and celebrate with guests
Deliver a clear, engaging outro recap of the experience
Resolve service failures immediately and graciously
Check in guests for their game show and prepare them for fun
Comply with our uniform standards:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GFtiJHuezj_24JYMDQDh-PYzjfQVR4SU
Operations & Team Support:
Use a host software to operate game shows in a studio
Ensure studios are reset accurately and efficiently using setup sheets
Maintain cleanliness of games and the facility
Restock inventory and complete required reports
Capture exciting guest moments and create and send highlight videos
Maintain excellent time management to stay on schedule for assigned games
Benefits:
This is a non-exempt hourly role. Full-time team members are eligible for:
401(k) and matching
Medical, vision, dental coverage.
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
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Salary : $15 - $16