Weekend Guest Experience Host – Aquarium

Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401K plan with company match

Sick PTO 24 hours annually

Free entrance for you and dependents

Complimentary General Admission perpay

Discounts at Sharky’s Café and Candy/G

Training and development

Job summary

Newport Aquarium is seeking a part-time, year-round Weekend Host for the Sweet Dreams Candy Company. The role operates on-site in Newport, KY, offering weekend shifts with a rate of $12 per hour.

You’ll handle POS tasks, assist guests, and help maintain cleanliness and safety across the store. Ideal candidates have prior POS, guest service or retail experience, strong English-speaking skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

Qualifications

• Prior point of sale experience is a plus.
• Must have strong public speaking skills the ability to read, write and speak the English language.
• Must be able to think clearly, react quickly, and calmly to changes and/or stressful situations.
• Previous guest service or retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate merchandise point of sale and maintain store cleanliness and safety.
• Provide excellent guest service and inform guests about promotions and events.
• Adhere to PCI compliance and company policies.
• Cross-train in other Food and Beverage areas as needed.
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver a great guest experience.

Skills

POS experience

Public speaking

Customer service

Retail experience

English language

Tools

Point of sale system

Job description

Newport Aquarium is seeking a part-time, year-round Weekend Host for the Sweet Dreams Candy Company. The role operates on-site in Newport, KY, offering weekend shifts with a rate of $12 per hour.

You’ll handle POS tasks, assist guests, and help maintain cleanliness and safety across the store. Ideal candidates have prior POS, guest service or retail experience, strong English-speaking skills, and the ability to work calmly under pressure.