Game Show Host/Entertainer (Fulton Market)

Role: Game Show HostSee what it’s like to be a game show host! Copy and paste the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucx8U32OL2sJob Type: Part-time and full-time. Non-exempt, hourly.

Starting Pay: $17.50/hour. See pay increase opportunities below. 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: Host: $17.50/hour Guest Experience Leader: $18.50/hour Assistant Manager in Training: Hourly position. Assistant Manager: Hourly position. General Manager: Salaried position. Potential bonus and salary increase opportunities with tenure. Salaries vary per location.

Location: In the heart of the Fulton Market District in Chicago, IL

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

Hours/Shifts: We’re open 8am until after midnight 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; 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.

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.