Event Host

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Bowling!

$1 Arcade Play

20% off Events

50% off Food & Beverages

Job summary

Lucky Strike Entertainment Corporation in Cheektowaga, NY is seeking an Event Host to energize our guests and deliver memorable experiences. You will welcome attendees, help manage the flow of the evening, and ensure a dynamic atmosphere in a bowling-centred environment.

The role emphasizes strong guest service, teamwork with managers and staff, and opportunities to upsellExtensions. Evening and night shifts are part of a part-time schedule, with weekend availability.

Qualifications

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• A commitment to great guest service

Responsibilities

• Keep guests satisfied throughout the event lifecycle and exceed expectations.
• Gather event details and coordinate with managers, chefs and staff.
• Suggest extensions to pre-ordered packages and upsell.
• Coordinate setup of tables/areas and service of food & beverages.
• Create a personal connection with the event contact and ensure guest needs are met and exceeded.
• Assist guests by explaining event features and safety basics.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Guest service

Job description

Overview

Your next adventure starts here! At Lucky Strike Entertainment, great times and exciting opportunities go hand in hand. Join us as an Event Host and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences and endless possibilities. Start making your own luck today!

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a position.

WHAT OUR EVENT HOSTS DO

Our event hosts are responsible for keeping our guests satisfied throughout the life-cycle of their event, exceeding expectations and anticipating needs like it was second nature. Multitasking is the name of the game—and if you’re good at that, you’ll be great as our event host.

AN EVENT HOST’S DAY-TO-DAY

• Gather all essential info for events and staffing prior to an event’s start
• Liaise with managers, chefs, and service staff regarding event timing and any special requests
• Suggestively sell “extensions” (i.e., additional entertainment or food & beverage) to the pre-ordered event food, beverage, and/or experience package
• Coordinate the setup of all tables/areas/supplies and manage the service of all food & beverage
• Create a personal connection with the event contact and ensure that all guest needs aren’t just met, but exceeded
• Assist the guest by helping program names into the scoring system, explaining safety precautions, and maybe even giving a quick bowling lesson (kidding, not kidding)

WHAT IT TAKES

• Well-developed interpersonal skills
• A commitment to great guest service

PERKS (MORE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE YOUR JOB)

• Free Bowling!
• $1 Arcade Play
• 20% off Events
• 50% off Food & Beverages

WORK ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Typical entertainment environment where you will walk, bend and stand for periods of time, and may lift objects with some assistance.

Job Type: Part-time

Shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Who We Are

Lucky Strike Entertainment, formerly Bowlero Corp, is one of the world’s premier location-based entertainment platforms. With over 360 locations across North America, Lucky Strike Entertainment provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers. The company also owns the Professional Bowlers Association, the major league of bowling and a growing media property that boasts millions of fans around the globe. For more information on Lucky Strike Entertainment, please visit ir.luckystrikeent.com.

The pay rate for this position is $16.00/hour.

Lucky Strike Entertainment offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package which includes healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. More details regarding benefits are available here: www.bowlerocorp.com/careers/benefits