Live-Show Host & Entertainer — Growth Path to Leadership

Great Big Game Show; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Great Big Game Show is seeking an energetic Game Show Host/Entertainer at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL. The role is guest-facing, performance-based, and includes training, with opportunities for fast promotion into leadership positions.

Shifts are nights, weekends, and holidays; pay starts at $17.50 per hour with increases for higher roles. No prior hosting experience required, though hospitality and customer service help. Growth is performance-driven.

Qualifications

• No specific experience required; company trains all hires.
• Must be available for nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Comfortable speaking to and engaging groups of guests.
• Must meet the listed physical requirements.
• Reliable, coachable, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, introduce each game, deliver upbeat commentary.
• Track points, announce winners, and celebrate with guests.
• Maintain guest flow and ensure clear, engaging game explanations.
• Use host software to operate shows and reset studios as needed.
• Keep the venue clean, restock supplies, and help with reports.

Skills

Guest-focused mindset

Available to work nights weekends

Speak to and lead groups (2-14)

Meet physical requirements

Reliable, coachable, team-oriented

Job description

Great Big Game Show is seeking an energetic Game Show Host/Entertainer at Oakbrook Center in Oak Brook, IL. The role is guest-facing, performance-based, and includes training, with opportunities for fast promotion into leadership positions.

Shifts are nights, weekends, and holidays; pay starts at $17.50 per hour with increases for higher roles. No prior hosting experience required, though hospitality and customer service help. Growth is performance-driven.