Entertainment Host/ess

Job Summary

Every day at Disney Cruise Line we take pride in bringing the magic of Disney to life. We find joy in creating cherished memories and form genuine connections with our guests. We hold each other to the highest degree and always act responsibly while ensuring the safety of fellow crew and guests. United by our Disney values, we work toward excellence in all we do. As a part of our team, you can live and work in a diverse and inclusive environment amidst a professional and supportive community. If you are ready to create unforgettable experiences and grow as a person and as a professional, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the set-up/clean-up and facilitation of all scheduled entertainment for an Adult, Family and/or Children only based audience.
• Function as emcee for all events and activities, with the ability to learn a multitude of scripts, as a way of bringing to life fun and engaging entertainment offerings for Guests of all ages. Orchestrate an inviting and energetic atmosphere, while requiring strong microphone use and stage presence.
• Seek out Guest contact, engaging and interacting with all Guests of all ages, while displaying boundless amounts of energy and enthusiasm.
• Perform meet and greet functions in the lobby/atrium during Guest embarkation and debarkation, as well as in front of Walt Disney Theatre; providing help to Guests needing special assistance.
• Assist during 'show stops' in the Walt Disney Theatre, as directed
• Execute selling of Bingo cards, using up-selling techniques
• Fulfil all Disney Castaway Cay/ Disney Lookout Cay job responsibilities associated with position and line of business.
• Conduct required sanitizing procedures based on USPH requirements when associated with appropriate programs and events.
• Assist with Port Adventures operations – inclusive of dispatch duties and occasionally assisting with escorting Guests on Port Adventures as the Disney quality representative, as directed.
• Host activities, games and trivia contests during televised sporting events.
• Help maintain appropriate Guest flow in all areas onboard, advising Guests of other onboard activities to encourage good flow around the ship, and strong Guest participation and involvement.
• Provide an emotionally and physically safe environment for Guests at all times.
• Maintain stock levels and help distribute departmental supplies.
• Perform abbreviated shows based on weather conditions, safety issues, and Entertainment Management decisions.
• Report costume, technical, and maintenance needs.
• Prepare and strike programs ensuring proper clean-up, inventory program consumables, maintain costumes and cleanliness and order for program storage spaces.

Qualifications

• Participation in an Interview/Audition process required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in an entertainment, resort/recreational, theatre-related field/environment.
• Minimum two years’ experience working within a position that expresses hosting experience, stage experience and public speaking skills.
• Exceptional presentation, communication and organizational skills.
• Relates well to audiences of all ages and demographics while offering a passion for engaging an audience in an entertaining program and event
• Strong microphone skills, teamwork, detail-orientated, flexible, and committed to Guest satisfaction.
• Must be able to entertain and command the attention of large audiences/groups of Guests.
• Strong aptitude to learn choreography and scripted material
• Maintain Disney Character Integrity.
• Uphold Disney show quality and performance standards, with the ability to learn and perform rehearsed roles.
• Ability to perform in environments that have pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects.

Benefits and Perks

• Pay
• Health and savings benefits
• Discounts
• Other perks