ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hounds is Sussex's top rated, multi-award winning, all-in-one entertainment venue. Winner of "Best Immersive Company in the UK" 2024, best known for world-class, industry-leading immersive experiences. Also at Hounds is the Kennel Klub moonshine cocktail bar.

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ABOUT THE JOB

The position comes in four main parts:

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Performing:
Depending on the experience, each showing includes between 15m-35m of private performance, whereby you will be performing as satire caricatures in an interactive theatre environment. You will be adorning simple costumes and props, loosely following a script and being thoroughly entertaining. From time to time, you may also need to improvise some "street theatre" routines around and outside of the venue. The performers for each experience work differently and may have larger performing roles, but are all equally important.

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Operating:
This is where the bulk of your time will be spent. After the private performance segment of each experience, you will then transition to running the experience from back-stage. This includes watching the visitors through CCTV, following cues and prompts for special effects and triggers, and making sure their experience is smooth and fun by interacting in character periodically over a microphone or in person. Before each experience commences, you will be responsible for setting up the physical props, spaces and electronics meticulously in preparation for the next visitors.

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Serving:
Eventually you will be expected to become trained to serve on our reception and cocktail bar. This will include receptionist duties such as answering phones, checking in guests, making alterations to ticket bookings and giving operational briefings to arrivals. This role is intertwined with serving hot/soft/bottled drinks and cocktail making in an exclusive mini-bar.

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Upkeep:
During downtime, cleaning of all parts of the venue (entrance, experiences, bar, toilets, behind the scenes) is essential. You may also need to assist the team with maintenance related tasks like basic fixes, carrying and decorating, as well as ​the opportunity for promotional filming and media.

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EXPECTATIONS

- As we serve alcohol, all applicants must be over 18 years old.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Natural ability to learn and operate new technologies.
- Adept multitasking ability.
- Excellent attitude to customer service.
- Not afraid to put on a silly voice!
- Time keeping ability.
- Attention to detail.
- Committed and conscientious work ethic.
- Flexible availability.

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DESIRABLE QUALITIES
- Any acting skills at all would be beneficial.
- Customer service experience.
- Any special skills or experience will be taken into consideration.
- A love for immersive theatre and escape games is beneficial but not mandatory.
-Close proximity/ability to travel, as there may be shifts at short notice.

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WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

- £11.44 per hour during training/probation.
- £12.67 per hour.
- Flexible work times.
- Self employed position.
- A diverse work environment with multiple roles.
- The characters you play are yours to get creative with.
- Working within a small business with a big reputation.

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The application process will include an audition followed by an interview, so be prepared to learn a short script and impress us!

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APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNLESS COMPLETED IN FULL

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Please email David at contact@houndsescape.co.uk with your application including:

- Your CV

- A brief cover letter including your favourite type of cake and why, as well as your best memory of any immersive experience

- A rough outline of your availability

-Confirmation you can attend both the interview and audition date

-Confirmation that you understand the position will be on a self employed basis.

-Confirmation that you are over 18 years old.

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PLEASE NOTE: This position is mostly weekend/evening work.

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NEXT AUDITION DATE: Mon 16th September 2024 6:00pm.

If you are interested in applying, but are unable to make the audition date, self-tapes may be considered. Please mention this in your application.