Event & Front Desk Host

La Petite Playhouse; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed tips every weekend

Job summary

La Petite Playhouse in Redwood City is hiring a Lead Event & Front Desk Host for afternoons and weekend parties. You will greet families, manage check-ins, and lead private events with enthusiasm. The role requires staying active across a 3-story play space and delivering a joyful customer experience.

Pay starts at $19.00 per hour, with 15–20 hours per week; in-person work. Weekend shifts include parties, and guaranteed tips are provided each weekend.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to climb, crawl, bend, lift heavy items and stay active.
• Outgoing, energetic personality with comfort in public announcements.
• Reliable and punctual with safety awareness and availability for afternoon/weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Front Desk & Welcoming: Greet families, check in using online system, verify waivers.
• Party Leadership: Confidently lead private events and announcements.
• Active Facility Care: Keep play space clean and safe; assist in sanitization every 2 hours.
• Joyful Experience: Deliver high energy and exceptional service to kids and parents.

Skills

Physical Agility

Outgoing Personality

Reliability

Job description

Full job description

Role Overview

Are you full of energy, great with kids, and looking for a fun, active job? We are an incredible 10,000 sq. ft. indoor playground built for kids 12 and under, and we’re hiring an energeticLead Event & Front Desk Hostto join our team!

This is a dynamic, high-energy role perfect for someone looking for their first job or a great part-time opportunity. Our play structure is 3 stories tall, so you’ll be on your feet, climbing, crawling, bending, and heavy lifting alongside the fun. From welcoming families during open play to leading the room for private weekend parties, you’ll be the spark that gives every child a joyful, unforgettable experience.

Position:Lead Event & Front Desk Host

Shifts Available:Weekday Afternoons (11:30 AM – 4:00 PM) & Weekend Party Shifts

Perks:Guaranteed tips every weekend!

What You’ll Do

• Front Desk & Welcoming:Warmly greet families as they arrive, handle check-ins using our online system, and verify required safety waivers.
• Party Leadership:Serve as the ultimate party host! You must be confident making loud, enthusiastic public announcements and running private events smoothly from start to finish.
• Active Facility Care:Keep our play space safe and sparkling. You’ll participate in total-facility sanitization every 2 hours and actively navigate our 3-story play structure (climbing, crawling, and physical upkeep required).
• Joyful Experience:Bring high energy, positivity, and exceptional service to make every visit memorable for both kids and parents.

What We’re Looking For

• Physical Agility:Comfortable climbing, crawling, bending, lifting heavy items, and staying active on your feet.
• Outgoing Personality:Loud, lively, and enthusiastic voice—you love being the center of attention and leading group activities.
• Reliability:Punctual, attentive to safety details, and ready to work set afternoon or weekend party shifts.

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 20.0 per week

Work Location: In person