Theatre Host

Job Description

Theatre Host - Seasonal, Part-Time

The legendary El Capitan Theatre made its debut on May 3, 1926, as ''Hollywood's First Home of Spoken Drama''. This grand theatre has been restored to its original elegance, boasting a Spanish Colonial exterior and a colorful and lavish East Indian interior designed by San Francisco architect G. Albert Lansburgh. The El Capitan Theatre has undergone a museum-grade renovation. This includes the stage, which has been restored to its original 1926 legitimate-theater dimensions, a newly installed high-speed lift center stage, lights, recently remodeled dressing rooms, and state-of-the-art special effects. The theatre offers 1,000 seats and a Dolby SR-D audio system.

As an exclusive first-run theatre for Walt Disney Studios, Twentieth Century, Marvel Studios, and LucasFilms, the El Capitan Theatre has hosted live stage shows, world premieres, and other special events that have helped restore showmanship to Hollywood Boulevard.

The ideal candidate is friendly, outgoing, and uses their winning smile to greet guests, provide directions, information, and control guest flow in and outside of the theatre. Theatre hosts will assist guests with admission and concession sales. This fast paced environment moves hundreds of guests in and out of the theater at a time. Hosts must be willing to assist in cleaning the facility between shows which will include common areas, auditorium and rest rooms, while being prepared to answer common questions about the various services offered at the theater. The will also assist guests with interactive events such as photo ops, costume displays etc.

This role is a seasonal, part-time hourly position at the El Capitan Theatre, and candidates must be available to work Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 8-hour shifts plus special events, national/company recognized holidays as needed. The hourly rate for this position is $17.28/hour.

Responsibilities:
• Greet guests queuing for shows, check/scan admission tickets
• Direct guests to their seats with an understanding of seat locations within the Theatre
• Set up and remove, stanchions and barricades as needed
• Maintain clear pedestrian pathways, around the Theatre to ensure neighboring stores, shops
or restaurant entrances aren't blocked
• Maintain a clean and safe queue, with trash picked up on a regular basis
• Ensure ADA reserved areas are kept clear for guests when needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by sweeping, emptying trash receptacles, moping and wiping areas down including but not limited to auditoriums, lobbies, passageways and restrooms
• Inform guest on navigating through the theater via security checkpoints, concessions, restrooms, photo ops and costume displays etc.
• Execute concession POS sales, perform food preparation and maintain inventory control levels. Uphold health standards as prescribe by the Los Angeles County Health Department and other food handling agencies.

Required Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be available for an 8 hour shift on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays plus special events and National and Company recognized holidays as needed.
• Enthusiastic about interacting with and helping guests.
• Great communication skills
• Must be capability of learning the Theatre's show times, let in procedures, food services, nearby tourist attractions and other Hollywood locations
• Must become familiar with the Theatre's Crisis Management procedures to help guests in case of an emergency
• Must be able to bend, lift and carry 30 lbs. boxes, containers, cases of bottled soda, popcorn kernels, candy and other equipment necessary for operating the Theatre
• Must be able to climb several flights of stairs at various times throughout their shift
• Basic mathematical skills are required for maintaining inventory and calculating correct change without the aid of a computer or calculator
• Willing to be trained on the operations of the theatre's point of sales (POS) VISTA system
• Must demonstrate good communication skills both verbally and written
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team
• Must be willing to be cross-trained in all areas including but not limited to ushering, concessions, guest control, kitchen duties, pipe puller, box office, wardrobe and guest services
• Perform other duties as directed by the management team

The pay rate for this role in Hollywood, CA is $17.28 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About The Walt Disney Studios:

For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.

This position is with Buena Vista Theatres, Inc, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.

Buena Vista Theatres, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2w34m-18-223-205-165-42 in your application.