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Merlin Entertainments • San Antonio, 78205, US

Guest Experience Shift Lead

Employment type:  Full time
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Do you love leading a team, creating magical guest moments, and keeping safety at the center of everything you do? As a Guest Experience Shift Lead, you’ll help bring the LEGO® experience to life every single day! 🧱🎢

This role is perfect for someone who is guest-obsessed, calm under pressure, playful yet professional, and confident running the floor in a fast-paced attraction. You’ll support daily operations, act as a Supervisor on Duty when needed, and jump in wherever needed to support your team and our guests.

Qualifications & Experience

🧩 What You’ll Do

  • Lead the floor as a Supervisor on Duty when needed, including assisting with opening and closing procedures 🔑

  • Inspire and motivate Guest Experience Hosts to deliver WOW-worthy service 🌈

  • Assign and monitor daily tasks to keep operations running smoothly and safely

  • Be a safety champion 🦺—ensuring all policies and procedures are followed

  • Manage guest flow and queues in high-energy, high-volume areas

  • Handle guest questions, concerns, and recoveries with confidence and care 💬

  • Support training and development of new and existing team members

  • Coach performance, give feedback, and escalate concerns when needed

  • Lead by example by jumping into guest-facing roles whenever support is needed 🙌

🧠 What We’re Looking For

Must-Haves (Required):

  • Strong safety judgment and situational awareness 🚨

  • Prior leadership or supervisory experience

  • Experience in high-volume, guest-facing environments

  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills

  • Dependable, accountable, and comfortable taking ownership

  • A natural fit for our fun, inclusive, guest-first culture 💛

Nice-to-Haves:

  • Experience in attractions, entertainment, hospitality, or similar industries

  • A passion for creating memorable guest experiences

Benefits

🎉 Benefits of Joining Merlin Entertainments! 🎉

  • 🏥 Excellent Health Care Options: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 🌴 Outstanding Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy well-deserved breaks to recharge!
  • 🎢 Merlin Magic Pass: Free entry for friends and family to our amazing parks & attractions. 🎡
  • 🏆 Recognition Programs and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements and hard work!
  • 💼 401(k) Program: Save for the future with company matching contributions.
  • 📚 Tuition Reimbursement Programs: Get support for further education and career growth.
  • 🚀 Numerous Learning and Advancement Opportunities: Grow your skills and advance your career with us!Ready to be a part of the magic? Apply today and start your adventure with Merlin Entertainments! 🌟✨

Pay Range

USD $14.00/Hr.

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Merlin Entertainments

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:52:48

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