Game Show Host (SF Wharf)

The Escape Game; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Big Game Show in San Francisco is seeking a proactive Host to guide guests through live, hour-long game show experiences. You will introduce each game, provide engaging commentary, track scores, and crown a winning team while ensuring every guest feels seen and celebrated.

The role emphasizes energy, confidence, and top-notch guest care. Applicants should enjoy public speaking, performing, and working on a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• This role requires confident public speaking and the ability to engage guests across live experiences.
• Comfort with performing, entertaining, and guest interaction is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-driven environment is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups through live, hour-long game show experiences for 2–14 guests.
• Deliver upbeat, family-friendly introductions and commentary.
• Track points, announce winners, and celebrate with guests.
• Maintain studio setup, reset game components, and ensure cleanliness.
• Capture guest moments and contribute to post-show highlight videos.

Skills

Public speaking

Teamwork

Energy & hosting

Guest service

Communication

Job description

Great Big Game Show Hosts areworld-class hospitality expertswho genuinely love people, thrive in high-energy environments, and take pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.

As a Host, you’ll lead guests through ourlive, hour-long game show experiences, where teams compete in 8-10 fast-paced mini-games involving physical challenges, trivia, luck, and skill. 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. Check out thisvideoto see what it’s all about!

This is a guest-facing, performance-based rolewhere energy, confidence, and care for others matter. Hosts set the tone for the entire experience, from the first introduction to the final celebration.

THE ROLE

Great Big Game Show Hosts areworld-class hospitality expertswho genuinely love people, thrive in high-energy environments, and take pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.

As a Host, you’ll lead guests through ourlive, hour-long game show experiences, where teams compete in 8-10 fast-paced mini-games involving physical challenges, trivia, luck, and skill. 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. Check out thisvideoto see what it’s all about!

This is a guest-facing, performance-based rolewhere energy, confidence, and care for others matter. Hosts set the tone for the entire experience, from the first introduction to the final celebration.

WHY THIS ROLE IS A GREAT FIT

This role is great for people who:

• Loveserving guestsand working hard to help people make great memories
• Enjoypublic speaking, performing, or entertaining
• Want a fun and upbeat job on your feet... not at a desk! to
• Are looking forgrowth opportunities(not required, but there are opportunities for growth!)
• Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments

People who do best here arenaturally hospitable, coachable, and energized by making someone else’s day better.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Guest Experience & Hosting

• Lead groups of 2-14 guests through live game shows
• 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!

Operations & Team Support

• Use Host software and studio UI to operate game shows
• Ensure studios are reset accurately and efficiently using setup sheets
• Maintain cleanliness of games and the GBGS facility
• Restock inventory and complete required reports
• Use a company iPhone to capture exciting guest moments and create/send highlight videos
• Maintain excellent time management to stay on schedule for assigned games

GROWTH & CAREER PROGRESSION

This role is designed with clear opportunities for growth. As you grow in skill, consistency, and leadership, opportunities may include:

• Pay increases tied to performance and positional changes
• Training certifications and advanced hosting responsibilities
• Advancement into leadership roles

We believe intransparent expectations.Growth comes from excellent hospitality, alignment with Mission, Vision and Values, teamwork, a positive attitude, and mastery of the current role you are in. We promote based onPerformance, AvailabilityandCommitment. Team members who excel in these areas can grow very quickly!

Team members that excel can grow as quickly as:

• Team Leader: 3-6 months ($21.00 - $21.50)
• Assistant Manager In Training: 6-9 months ($22)
• Assistant Manager: 9-12 months ($23 + PTO)

Further growth can lead to a GM role either in your current store or relocating to a new location, as GBGS opens new stores across the country!

REQUIREMENTS

• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand and host for extended periods (up to 4-5 game shows per shift)
• Comfort with extended public speaking and guest interaction
• Ability to improvise appropriate, professional commentary
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as cleaning, lifting 30-40 lbs, bending, crawling, painting, and minor repairs
• Ability to reset game components within specific timeframes
• Alignment with GBGS Uniform Standards (ClickHEREto view the uniform standards)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Genuine love for serving others
• Coachability, humility, and a team-first mindset
• Quick decision-making and creative problem-solving
• Basic computer and technology skills
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment

BENEFITS

This is anon-exempt hourly role. Benefits vary by employment status. ClickHEREto view benefits currently offered for local store team members.