VIP Usher/Ticket Taker (Part-Time)

Job Summary:

Note: This position is part-time, seasonal with hours from April thru September.

WHO ARE WE?

Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network.

As the largest producer of live music concerts, Live Nation Concerts operates over 45 venues across the United States. For additional information, visit http://www.livenationentertainment.com/.

WHO ARE YOU?

Employees have a leading role in the service experience our guests have. The extent to which we recognize our employees for service well done, is the extent to which they will care not only for the guests, but for each other.

That's why SAFETY for employees and guests is our first priority. We show CARE around every corner and look to create ENCORE moments of service excellence for everyone. And our commitment to EFFICIENCY, is our way of staying well-organized. So join us! We need these kinds of skills and talents as we Create Once in a Lifetime Experiences for our Fans

THE JOB

Hollywood Casino Amphitheater is looking for a VIP Usher to uphold high standards of service in our exclusive VIP areas. High level customer service is the key! This position works closely with our season ticket holders making sure their event experience is top notch! An outgoing personality, plus being detail oriented and great memory recall are valued skills in this position. The standard greeter/ticket taker/usher duties still apply, such as help to ensure safety, help to maintain the cleanliness of the venue (especially the private box and club areas) and engage with all guests to assist with their needs before, during and after the show.

WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO

• Greet VIP guests, scan guest tickets upon entry to the venue, answer guest questions, assist guests with locating their seats and examines tickets for entry to various seat levels around the venue during the event.

• Give proper recognition to Live Nation Executives and VIPs to instill appreciation for their patronage.

• Serve as a resource of information for all guests regarding their experience within both the lounges and music areas.

• Assist guests regarding the timing of the supporting acts and headliner acts.

• Constant observation of lounge area, upholding the ambiance of the lounge or seating section.

• Exhibit articulate vocabulary with the ability to adapt and socialize with audience.

• Present exemplary and professional appearance.

• Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity.

• Resolve guest complaints or problems.

• Guide guests to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.

• Show CARE by participating in venue recycling efforts before, during and after the show.

• Show CARE by participating in the venue's sustainability program which could include implementing programs that conserve resources/prevent waste such as sorting waste and collecting recycling and educating our fans about our efforts.

• Partner with fellow band members at the end of show to close the venue- this may include collecting recyclables from the lawn and/or reserved section, picking up and properly storing event equipment such as lawn chairs, barricade, etc.

• Additional tasks as requested by management.

WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Working knowledge of high-end restaurant operations, seating procedures, guest relations, problem solving

• Skill in diplomacy, handling multiple tasks, verbal skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to diffuse possibly volatile situations with tact and diplomacy

• Must have a flexible schedule

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.

Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, intersectionality, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.

We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and / or applicable laws in other areas.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

HIRING PRACTICES

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.