Job Description

Work location:

Barrie The Rec Room

City:

Barrie

What you will do:

Do you have a passion for new and exciting nationwide business ventures? Would you love to be part of a team that’s expanding from coast to coast in Canada? Do you want to play a crucial role in changing the landscape of entertainment in Canada? Now that I have your attention and have peaked your interest – let’s tell you a bit about this revolutionary new concept called The Rec Room. 

The concept features a wide range of entertainment options: a large attractions area featuring state of the art simulation games, redemption gaming for prizes, and a variety of recreational games including luxury bowling, billiards, shuffleboard and ping pong. There is an auditorium-style venue offering live entertainment – musical acts, bands and comedians – and also features a theatre-sized, high definition screen for catching the game or watching a wide range of other entertainment programming. The Rec Room offers an upscale casual dining environment, featuring an open kitchen and a contemporary menu offering everyone’s favourites, as well as an “eatertainment-style” concept in the games area. A large centre bar area with adjacent stage includes impressive digital displays and serves as the gathering spot for watching the big game or other major events. The Rec Room integrates a cutting-edge interactive technology platform that enhances all aspects of the entertainment experience.

Cineplex Entertainment, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, is currently recruiting for the position of Amusement Host – The Rec Room Barrie Park Place reporting to the Amusement Manager. This position will be based at 8 North Village Way.   

The Amusement Host will be responsible for promoting an outstanding entertainment experience to our guests in accordance with The Rec Room’s standards of operation. The Amusement Host is considered a subject matter expert on gaming within the facility and can help answer and/or curate the gaming experience for both experienced and non-experienced gamers.

Job Duties:

Ensure games are clean and well maintained for the guests.
Ensure all safety procedures are followed.
Delivers exceptional service and entertainment experience to guests.
Up sells games by showing guests game operations, encouraging guests to play and creating an overall fun, playful environment for them.
Operates all major attractions.
Set up and tear down for functions, events and activities.
Ensures that guests are aware of pricing for special events, promotions and daily events.
Ensures that guests adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Effectively handle and relay all guest inquiries, questions, and concerns to Management.
Communicates operational problems to Management.
Assist in re-stocking of Redemption store.
Ensures individual stations are clean and fully operational.
Other duties as required.

Requirements:

Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail.
Some experience with customer service preferred.
Problem solving skills.
Good communication skills.
Ability to manage a counter and its contents.

Work Conditions:

Working varied shifts
Working alone for full shifts.
Standing for long periods of time.
Bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
Working with guests of all ages.

Inclusion & Diversity 

Cineplex is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all intersectional walks of life. The collective sum of our individual differences, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent represents a significant part of our culture. By valuing a diverse workforce, we enforce hiring practices that are fair and equitable. 

Life at Cineplex:

Cineplex is synonymous with entertainment. Known as Canada’s largest and most innovative film exhibitor, we’re so much more than movies – operating The Rec Room, Canada’s favourite destination for ‘Eats & Entertainment’ and Playdium, specially designed for teens and families.

At Cineplex, change and disruption are nothing new. Infusing innovation into everything we do has fueled our evolution as a fully-integrated, diversified and growing organization with exciting career opportunities in our locations and corporate functions. Grow with us and explore roles in operations, food services, hospitality, digital commerce (CineplexStore.com), digital (Cineplex Digital Media) and cinema media (Cineplex Media), consumer loyalty (SCENE), finance, human resources, technology, amusement solutions (Player One Amusement Group), and more.

Proudly recognized as having one of the country’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we rally behind our values of Teamwork, Innovation and Excellence. 

We are creative, curious and love thinking big. The next evolution of Cineplex starts here, with you. 

Learn more about our businesses through the links below. 

Qualifications & Requirements

Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail. Some experience with customer service preferred. Problem solving skills. Good communication skills. Ability to manage a counter and its contents. Work Conditions: Working varied shifts Working alone for full shifts. Standing for long periods of time. Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. Working with guests of all ages.