COMPANY AND POSITION OVERVIEW
Do you eat, breathe, and live theatre? Have a passion for Hosting?
Major Broadway theatre owner-operator is seeking enthusiastic Hosts/Runners with a love for theatre.
You will be greeting and escorting guests to their stage side tables in the orchestra and VIP levels. Monitor the dining, lounge areas and all staff, maintaining a courteous and efficient operation of the dining or lounge areas to ensure guest satisfaction, monitor lounge lines and provide guest service in accordance with Jujamcyn’s Core Values and Commitments. You will be a team player and assume the role of runner when circumstances require to ensure guest service levels are maintained.
You will be joining a high-energy, detail focused team that plays a vital role in keeping one of our five theatres (the St. James, the Al Hirschfeld, the August Wilson, the Eugene O’Neill, the Walter Kerr) and the attractions playing there running safely and smoothly. You will work inside a collaborative, respectful, and driven company that is focused on providing the best experience for theatregoers and theatre-makers on Broadway.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Job Skills
- Previous experience in a restaurant environment preferred
- Working knowledge of food and sanitation standards desirable
- Ability to walk up and down flights of stairs and stand for the duration of a shift
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 lbs.
Personal Skills
- You are a great communicator and collaborator, and care deeply about delivering the best possible experiences and results for the production, your team members, patrons, and the company at large.
- You are flexible and respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
- You can effectively deal with colleagues and team members, which will sometimes require high levels of patience, tact, and diplomacy.
- You are motivated to find solutions to problems (“finding the yes”) for both internal and external partners.
- You are a highly resourceful team-player who can take direction but can also take initiative and work independently on projects from conception to completion.
- You can demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive and respectful working and learning environment.
BONUS SKILLS IF YOU HAVE THEM
Previous experience as a Host in a cocktail bar environment
Food handlers certified
Bilingual is a plus
JOB HOURS
Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
JUJAMCYN OFFERS
Hourly Rate: $19 per hour
ABOUT JUJAMCYN
Jujamcyn’s mission is to create raves for our theatregoers and theatre-makers by guiding them through their journeys in our theatres with such care, expertise, and pride in each other, our shows, and our houses that they truly feel they belong and are compelled to return. Jujamcyn Theatres is recognized as a theatrical innovator, championing shows that push the boundaries of Broadway and create new experiences for audiences.
Core Values and Commitments
Sense of Community
We value a culture that makes everyone feel seen and heard, included, and not forgotten. We are committed to strengthening our sense of community and belonging by ensuring equity in hiring, career development, and day-to-day work life.
Shared Commitment to Excellence
We believe in the best in each other and in being on each other’s side, while setting elevated expectations of individual and collective growth and achievement. We commit to providing support and tools to help everyone deliver their best.
Innovation and Progress
We believe that an effective team is one that continuously grows and finds areas for improvement every day. We are committed to building a diverse team to support our drive for innovation and progress.
Collaborative Relationships
We embrace the idea of “finding the yes” for our team members, theatregoers, and theatre-makers; and we are committed to facilitating productive relationships through clear, consistent, and respectful communication that is grounded in empathy.
The Power of Theatre
We believe theatre has the power to nourish hearts, enlighten minds and convene community. We strive to consistently expand the canvas of Broadway, making great art that is also great commerce, which in turn supports our work and the livelihood of our teams
Website Resources
https://www.jujamcyn.com/ https://careers.broadway/
Jujamcyn Theaters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.