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Game Show Host/Entertainer

The Escape Game
The Escape Game Salary
Birmingham, AL Other
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2026

See what it’s like to be a game show host! Copy and paste the link below: 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucx8U32OL2s


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: We're located in The Summit


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. Copy and paste this link to view all 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


Copy and paste this link to view full benefits: 


https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UcTcZfg2Df0VfTtMhE3O3-kOvqVr3jDh/view?usp=sharing


Company Mission Statement

To design and deliver epic interactive experiences for every single guest.

Company Values

  • Passion: We love our guests, our brand, and our games.

  • Integrity: We endeavor to honor God through hard work, honesty, fairness, and generosity.

  • Creativity: We are always expanding the boundaries of what is possible.

  • Teamwork: We can best accomplish our goals by selflessly working together.

  • Excellence: We are relentless in our pursuit to be the best.

  • Growth: We believe in expanding our business and developing our team members.

Salary : $15 - $16

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