Job Type TemporaryDescriptionJob Title: The POLAR EXPRESS™ Cast Member - ChefDepartment: Branson Scenic Railway/Special EventsReports to: Special Events, Concessions & Retail ManagerExemptionStatus: Non-Exempt/HourlyClassification: SeasonalCompensation: $15-$17/hourLocation: Branson, MOJob Description: THE POLAR EXPRESS™ is a licensed event through Rail Events Inc. and Warner Brothers Studios. It is a theatrical show based on the movie THE POLAR EXPRESS™ that takes place on a moving train. The POLAR EXPRESS™ Chef provides the primary source of entertainment for our guests; welcoming passengers aboard, leading Christmas carols, playing various characters and serving as the guide throughout the THE POLAR EXPRESS™. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Entertain 24-42 Guests per show, 2-3 shows per night
- Safely board and de-board guests
- Clean and inventory props
- Serve Hot Chocolate & Cookies to guests aboard the train
- Maintaining a clean work environment (tidy car between trips, wipe windows, clear tables, etc)
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
- Outgoing, friendly, and engaging personality
- Must be high energy and have the ability to perform multiple shows per night.
- Experience in acting or dancing strongly preferred
- Must be comfortable performing in front of crowds of 50 or less
- Ability to sing and lead carols
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Work Environment:
- Available to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required
- Able to work in cold, snowy and otherwise inclement winter weather
- Work in uneven or unsteady spaces, onboard a moving train
Salary Description $15 - $17 Per Hour