Kids Birthday Party Hostess

Edison's Entertainment Complex

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Edwardsville, IL, us on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted March 13, 2026 Last posted March 13, 2026
Job description

EDISON’S ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX is looking for highly motivated individuals with  outgoing personalities to work in a dynamic, fun, and energetic environment.  Edison’s is a 34,000 s.f. entertainment facility that features boutique bowling, laser tag, arcade, a full-service restaurant, lounge, party rooms and a 200-person event center called The Outlet.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

  • Provide Memorable moments for the birthday child and all of their guests.
  • Serving pizza and soda to birthday party guests.
  • Escorting children safely to and from their bowling, laser tag, and/or arcade activities.
  •  Entertaining and playing games with children when time allows.
  • Managing the party timeline. 
  • Monitoring the presence and participation of all guests at all times.
  • HAVE FUN!!!!!

 

We are looking for people who possess the "core four."

  • Personality.   Conversant with strangers, smiles, welcoming body language.
  • Attitude.  Possesses a positive, cooperative, and constructive attitude.
  • Care. Truly cares about the quality of their work and about their impact on co-workers and the organization.
  • Direction.  Takes and follows direction well.This is key to learning.

We first look at the qualities above and match them with our expectations of showing up on time, being a good employee, and a good citizen to our staff, managers and guests.

Other technical skills such as good command of math, organization, technology, are a plus.

Preferred experience: 

  • Party hosting, child care, babysitting, or early education training. 
  • Server/food service. 
  • Cash handling . 
  • Room set up and tear down. 
  • Compensation: server minimum wage + tips. 
  • Hours: 10-20 hours per week + the potential for additional hours
  • This job requires Friday, Saturday & Sunday shifts

 

 

This is a tipped Job 

Salary $9.00 per hour plus tips 

About this role

Summary

Host children's birthday parties, entertain guests, manage timeline, serve food, ensure safety and fun.

Job title

Kids Birthday Party Hostess

Experience level

preferred experience: party hosting, child care, babysitting, early education training

Industry

entertainment

Location requirements

Edwardsville, IL, US, no remote work allowed

Salary

$9.00 per hour plus tips

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mathorganizationtechnology

Preferred skills

party hostingchild carebabysittingearly educationservercash handlingsetup

Specializations

party hostingchild carefood servicecash handling
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Edwardsville, IL, USA

On-site City