Entertainment Host/ess

We are currently recruiting for the position of Entertainment Host/Hostess for Disney Cruise Line.

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:

•Be responsible for the set-up/clean-up and facilitation of all scheduled entertainment for an
audience of children, families and adults.
•Function as emcee for all events and activities, with the ability to be able to learn a multitude
of scripts, as a way of bringing to life fun and engaging entertainment offerings for Guests of
all ages.
•Seek out Guest contact, engaging and interacting with all Guests, 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.
•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 dispatch of Port Adventures; support Guests checking in for their pre-booked Port
Adventures, spieling important information before efficiently getting them safely ashore to their
designated vendor, 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.
•Follow scripts, but also ad lib.
•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.

Basic Qualifications:

• •Participation in an Interview/ Audition process required.
  •Minimum two years experience working within a position that expresses hosting experience, stage
  experience and public speaking skills.
  •Minimum two years experience in a public relations, entertainment, resort/recreational, camp, or related field.
  •Relate well to audiences of all ages and demographics while offering a passion for engaging an
  audience in entertaining program and event
  •Microphone skills, team skills, detailed, flexible, and committed to Guest Satisfaction
  •Must be able to entertain and command the attention of large groups of Guests.
  •Ability to learn dance routines and dance in a 'club' style setting
  •Maintain Disney Character Integrity.
  •Uphold Disney show quality and performance standards, with the ability to learn and perform rehearsed roles.
  •Perform in environments that have pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects

Additional Information:

This is a shipboard role

You must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency responsibilities and associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing to uphold the general safety management responsibilities as specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• If applicable, be willing to share a confined cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multicultural environment that has strict rules and regulations

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

Please view our recruitment video here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RoIaEpMl9PY

About Disney Cruise Line:

A leader in the cruise industry, Disney Cruise Line provides a setting where families can reconnect, adults can recharge and children can experience all the magic that Disney has to offer. Guests can sail out of ports around the world on exciting itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Alaska and Europe, among others. Aboard the fleet of six ships – the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wish and Disney Treasure – and Disney's private paradises in the Bahamas - Castaway Cay and Lookout Cay, crew members provide guests with unparalleled service, enchanting storytelling and immersive family entertainment that only Disney can deliver.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: media networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive media. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

excellent recruitment is the approved recruitment partner on behalf of Disney Cruise Line