Live Game Show Host — Guest Experience Lead

The Escape Game; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Escape Game in-store hosting team is seeking world-class hospitality professionals to lead guests through exciting live game shows. You’ll guide 2-14 guests, perform upbeat introductions, and keep energy high as teams compete in fast-paced mini-games while you track points and celebrate winners.

This non-desk, guest-facing role values energy, confidence, and care for others, with growth opportunities through training, leadership responsibilities, and pay increases tied to performance.

Qualifications

• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Stand and host for extended periods (up to 4-5 game shows per shift).
• Comfort with extended public speaking and guest interaction.
• Improvise appropriate, professional commentary.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Public speaking

Guest service

Coachability

Teamwork

Decision-making

Computer basics

Job description

The Escape Game in-store hosting team is seeking world-class hospitality professionals to lead guests through exciting live game shows. You’ll guide 2-14 guests, perform upbeat introductions, and keep energy high as teams compete in fast-paced mini-games while you track points and celebrate winners.

This non-desk, guest-facing role values energy, confidence, and care for others, with growth opportunities through training, leadership responsibilities, and pay increases tied to performance.