Door Host

Levity Live, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brooklyn Improv in New York is seeking door hosts/hostesses to deliver a high-quality guest experience during live shows. You will manage entry, guide seating, and enforce liquor-law rules to ensure a safe, enjoyable environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–3 years in a restaurant/club setting, and required ServSafe and TIPS/LEAD certs. Flexibility for nights and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years in a restaurant/club environment.
• ServSafe Food Handler and TIPS or LEAD certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage entrance before, during and after performances.
• Greet guests and seat them per seating policy.
• Monitor showroom to minimize disruptions and rule violations.
• Assist management with handling unruly guests and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with team to ensure compliant service and guest experience.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Guest interaction

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Do you like having a blast and working with great people? We do! If you want to feel excited on your way to work and can’t wait to be a part of team that delivers laughter to customers and team members, the Improv may be the place for you. Laughter is literally part of the job!

The Brooklyn Improv is currently seeking Door Hosts and Hostesses who will be responsible for providing a high-quality guest experience during our live shows according to Improv standards.

Job Duties:

• Manages the entrance before, during and after the performance.
• Checks age identification to ensure compliance with age restrictions for show and State liquor laws.
• Greets guest and seats them at tables per the seating process.
• Ensures the Club is seated appropriately for each event.
• Monitors the showroom during the shows to prevent guests from talking, heckling the comics, taking pictures and recording using their cell phones.
• Attempts to limit problems and liability to customers excessive drinking.
• Assists management with removing unruly guests from the showroom.
• Takes steps to persuade customers to stop drinking, or order means of transportation for intoxicated patrons.
• Assists fellow team members as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent, some college.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in Restaurant/Club environment
• ServSafe Food Handler and TIPS or LEAD Certificate; in regulation with County or State requirements.
• Friendly, outgoing and possess excellent communications skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights/weekends, accommodating concerning scheduling needs and requirements.

About the Improv:

For over half a century, the Improv Comedy Clubs have remained the premier stages for live comedy in the United States. Over the decades, the talent who have graced our stages represent the Who’s Who in American comedy, including Richard Pryor, Billy Crystal, Lily Tomlin, Andy Kaufman, Eddie Murphy, Tim Allen, Jay Leno, Chris Rock, Dane Cook, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Jeff Dunham, and Dave Chappelle.
Today, the Improv stage continues to be the premier live venue for comedians and comedy lovers alike. Check us out at www.improv.com!