Guest Experience Specialist at The Escape Game

Panama City Beach, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Aug, 26

Salary

15.25

Posted On

03 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hospitality, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Facility Maintenance, Inventory Management, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Active Listening, Interpersonal Skills

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

This is a brand new location in Pier Park Center! The store is not currently open and is expected to open in early June 2026. This role on our launch team involves an accelerated training plan with the expectation to train as a Game Guide and Guest Experience Specialist for 1-2 weeks and be signed off on both roles within 30 days. Copy and paste the following link to review the full job descriptions, or check out the highlights below! GES: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4NFrbRO6VKIzk63h-9unQdAjMw3tE2T/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C4NFrbRO6VKIzk63h-9unQdAjMw3tE2T/view] Game Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6M935SR83Ae1YFQhTw8kzmjWCqonXZn/view [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y6M935SR83Ae1YFQhTw8kzmjWCqonXZn/view] Hours Available: Up to 30-35 hours per week Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Hourly Schedule: Primarily nights, weekends, and holidays. Some benefits are only available for full time team members. THE ROLE Guest Experience Specialists at The Escape Game 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! As a GES, you’ll make our lobby feel fun, upbeat, and inviting for guests of all ages. You are the bookends of each guest’s experience – their first and last impression of The Escape Game. In our immersive escape rooms, players work together to complete a mission (and escape a themed room) before time runs out. WHO WILL ENJOY THIS ROLE This is a guest-facing, hospitality-focused role for people who: * Genuinely love serving guests of all ages and are energized by making someone else’s day better * Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments * Humbly receive and apply constructive feedback * Are looking for growth opportunities WHAT YOU’LL DO Guest Experience * Maintain open and welcoming body language * Ask open-ended questions to encourage fun, friendly conversation with guests * Enthusiastically promote our games and brand * Deliver warm hospitality and service over the phone * Resolve service failures immediately and graciously * Ensure each guest has a five-star experience and leaves happy Shift Operations & Team Support * Check in guests * Coordinate game start times with back-of-house * Drive walk-in guest traffic and book reservations * Clean our lobby and facility * Restock inventory * Complete necessary reports GROWTH & CAREER PROGRESSION We promote based on team performance, availability and commitment. Team members who excel in these areas can grow very quickly and may be eligible for advancement into leadership and management roles. Team members can grow into an Assistant Manager in Training role as quickly as 3-6 months from your hire date. Further growth can lead to a GM role either in your current store or relocating to a new city as TEG opens new stores across the country! REQUIREMENTS * Flexible availability. This role often works nights, weekends, and/or holidays. * Ability to handle physical activity such as deep cleaning, painting, standing, crawling, bending, lifting 30-40 lbs, and minor game repairs. * Ability to stand for long periods of time (about 75-80% of your shift). * Exceptional listening and communication skills when speaking with our guests. * Quick and effective decision-making abilities. * Creative problem solving skills. * Basic computer & technology skills. * Alignment with TEG’s Uniform Standards. Schedule: Primarily nights, weekends, and holidays. Up to 30-35 hours per week.

Responsibilities

The Guest Experience Specialist is responsible for providing world-class hospitality, managing lobby operations, and ensuring guests have an immersive and enjoyable experience. They also support shift operations by coordinating game times, maintaining facility cleanliness, and promoting the brand to walk-in guests.