Game Guide (Penn Quarter)

The Escape Game; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

The Escape Game in Washington, DC hires Game Guides to lead groups of 2–12 guests through immersive escape rooms, delivering a friendly, high-energy intro and ensuring everyone has a memorable visit.

Guides use our software to monitor game progress, perform post-game wrap-up, and maintain room readiness, cleanliness, and safety throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as cleaning, lifting 30–40 lbs, and minor repairs.
• Experience using small tools and magnets to reset games.
• Excellent communication when interacting with guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups of 2–12 guests and deliver upbeat introductions.
• Explain games and products and monitor game progress with our software.
• Reset games accurately and ensure timely post-game wrap-up.
• Clean and maintain the facility and report on shift operations.

Skills

Communication

Guest service

Physical stamina

Time management

Tools

Game Guide software

HMI tools

Job description

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THE ROLE:

Game Guides are world-class hospitality experts who are genuinely delighted to anticipate each individual guest’s needs, enthusiastically serve them, and do whatever it takes to make their day!

Game Guides at The Escape Game will lead guests through our escape rooms – thrilling, immersive adventure games where players work together to complete a mission (and escape a themed room) before time runs out. To progress through the game, players must find clues and solve puzzles.

Game Guides set the tone for the entire experience by delivering an upbeat, conversational introduction to groups of 2-12 guests, and they connect with guests of all ages to make their visit as fun and memorable as possible. During gameplay, Game Guides use TEG’s software to monitor team progress and ensure every single guest enjoys their experience. After the game, Game Guides celebrate with guests and reset game components accurately and efficiently.

HOW GAME GUIDES SERVE OUR GUESTS AND OUR TEAM

• Embodying our mission, vision, and values during every shift
• Leading groups of 2-12 in fun, friendly conversation
• Collecting information and making meaningful connections with guests
• Enthusiastically explaining TEG games and products
• Using Game Guide software to monitor games and assist guests
• Using HMI (Human-Machine Interface) to operate our games
• Giving a recap of the experience in the outro
• Ensuring operational excellence on shift by:
  • Ensuring game components function properly
  • Using setup sheets to accurately reset games
  • Cleaning games and TEG’s facility
  • Being timely and exemplifying excellent time management skills in order to stay on schedule for the games assigned
  • Completing necessary reports
• Immediately and graciously resolving service failures
• Ensuring each guest has a five-star experience and leaves happy

REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible availability. This role works nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Must be able to handle physical activity as it relates to the job, such as deep cleaning, painting, standing, crawling, bending, lifting 30-40 lbs, and minor game repairs.
• Must be able to use small tools and strong magnets when resetting our games.
• Quickly resetting numerous locks, drawers, shelves, and game components within specific time frames outlined in training.
• Excellent communication skills when speaking with our guests.