Game Show Host/Entertainer

Seasonal Game Show Host / Entertainer – Holiday 2026 (Opry Mills Mall, Nashville, TN)

Job Type: Seasonal, Non-Exempt, Hourly.

Starting Pay: $16.00/hour (seasonal rate).

Seasonal Period: November 20, 2026 through January 17, 2027. Near the end of the season, your manager will meet with you to review your performance, availability, and the store’s staffing needs. Strong seasonal hosts may be offered a continuing Host role or a promotion to Guest Experience Leader. Continued employment after the season is not guaranteed.

Career Opportunities:

We have 26 stores nationwide and are opening 15-20 more in 2027–and we are looking for leaders to launch them! Great Big Game Show hosts can grow into a manager role in as little as 3-12 months! We’re looking for people who want a great part-time job and people who want to grow into leadership positions. Growth is based on your performance, availability, and alignment with our Mission, Vision, and Values.

Career Path:

• Seasonal Host: $16.00/hour (holiday season only; reviewed at the end of the season)

• Guest Experience Leader: $16.00/hour

• Assistant Manager in Training: $17.00/hour

• Assistant Manager: $18.00/hour 

• General Manager: Salaried position. Potential bonus and salary increase opportunities with tenure. Salaries vary per location. 

Location: Opry Mills Mall, Nashville, TN 

Schedule: Nights, weekends, and holidays required; number of hours and shifts available vary by season

Required Holiday Availability: You must be available to be scheduled November 20–25, November 27–29, December 14–24, and December 26, 2026 – January 3, 2027. You won’t necessarily work every one of these days, but you need to be available for them.

Hours/Shifts: We’re open from 8am until after 12am daily. Shifts are usually 6-8 hours long; shorter or longer depending on business needs. 

Physical Requirements: Able to stand for up to 6 game shows per shift; speak, announce, and host energetically for long stretches, often more than an hour at a time; lift 30-40 lbs; bend, crawl, and move around a live studio set

Experience Required: None! We train you. Prior hosting, performance, customer service, or hospitality experience is a plus.

What is Great Big Game Show? 

Brought to you by the creators of The Escape Game, it’s a real-life game show that you can play with your friends and family. In one hour, two teams face off in classic game show mini-games with a live host. That host could be YOU.  

Meet our Hosts and Watch this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucx8U32OL2s

The Role

Great Big Game Show Hosts are world-class hospitality experts who love people, thrive in high-energy, fast paced environments, and take pride in creating unforgettable guest experiences.

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.

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

Why Work With Us? 

• Growth is real. Our fastest promotion from Host to GM was 4 months! 

• Many of our shift leaders have been with us since we opened.

• You’ll high-five strangers, celebrate teams with confetti, and clock out having made a kid's birthday.

• You’ll have a week of training before running a show solo. 

• You’ll get quarterly feedback on your shows so you know what success looks like.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Must-Have:

• Guest focused mindset  

• Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays

• Available to be scheduled on all required holiday dates listed above

• Comfortable speaking to and leading groups of 2-14 guests

• Able to meet the physical requirements listed above

• Reliable, coachable, and team-oriented

Guest Experience & Hosting:

• Uphold current and new company service and hospitality standards 

• 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

• Comply with our uniform standards: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1GFtiJHuezj_24JYMDQDh-PYzjfQVR4SU

Operations & Team Support:

• Use a host software to operate game shows in a studio

• Ensure studios are reset accurately and efficiently using setup sheets

• Maintain cleanliness of games and the facility

• Restock inventory and complete required reports

• Capture exciting guest moments and create and send highlight videos

• Maintain excellent time management to stay on schedule for assigned games

Benefits:

This is a non-exempt hourly role. Benefits for seasonal team members may differ [HR: confirm which benefits apply to seasonal roles]. Full-time team members are eligible for: 

• 401(k) and matching 

• Medical, vision, dental coverage. 

• Employee discount

• Flexible spending account

• Life insurance

Copy and paste this link to view full benefits:

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