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Puzzol Creative

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The Escape Room Florence- Room Host

Florence, AL · On-site

$10 - $12/hr

As an Escape Room Host, you will help provide a unique and immersive experience for our customers in a new and exciting field of entertainment and team building! The Room Host's main goal is to ...

The Great Escape Room

Escape Room Host

Rochester, NY · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

The Great Escape Room is a fast growing, family-owned company offering a high-quality escape room experience. Established in 2014, we have several locations across the Eastern United States. We are ...

The Great Escape Room

Escape Room Host

Rochester, NY · On-site

$15 - $16/hr

The Great Escape Room is a fast growing, family-owned company offering a high-quality escape room experience. Established in 2014, we have several locations across the Eastern United States. We are ...

Escapology

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Escape Room Host (Game Master)

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$13 - $19/hr

Customer service, sales, or event hosting background * Interest in puzzles, teamwork, and problem ... Company Description Escapology is a premium escape-room entertainment company offering immersive ...

Escapology

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Escape Room Host (Game Master)

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$13 - $19/hr

Customer service, sales, or event hosting background * Interest in puzzles, teamwork, and problem ... Company Description Escapology is a premium escape-room entertainment company offering immersive ...

Evasive Escape Rooms LLC

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Game Master - Escape Room

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$16/hr

... escape room experiences ... The Game Master is responsible for hosting groups, monitoring gameplay, delivering clues, resetting ...

Evasive Escape Rooms LLC

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Game Master - Escape Room

Sarasota, FL · On-site

$16/hr

... escape room experiences ... The Game Master is responsible for hosting groups, monitoring gameplay, delivering clues, resetting ...

Escapology

Game Master/Game Host

El Paso, TX · On-site

$11 - $17/hr

DESCRIPTION About Us Escapology is a premier live escape room experience where guests work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape before time runs out. At Escapology El Paso , we host ...

Red Door Experiences

Host-Producer

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$17/hr

Red Door Escape room is opening our newest experience! Game Show Studio is where fun meets competition! We host interactive game show events for families, friends, and corporate teams, delivering ...

Escapology

Game Master/Game Host

El Paso, TX · On-site

$11 - $17/hr

About Us Escapology is a premier live escape room experience where guests work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and escape before time runs out. At Escapology El Paso , we host thousands of ...

Red Door Experiences

Game Show Host/Producer

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$117K - $119K/yr

Red Door Escape room is opening our newest experience! Game Show Studio is where fun meets competition! We host interactive game show events for families, friends, and corporate teams, delivering ...

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Red Door Experiences

Game Show Host-Producer

Southlake, TX · On-site

$116K - $118K/yr

Red Door Escape room is opening our newest experience! Game Show Studio is where fun meets competition! We host interactive game show events for families, friends, and corporate teams, delivering ...

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How much do escape room host jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for escape room host in the United States is $14.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.54 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Escape Room Host vs Game Master?

AspectEscape Room HostGame Master
CredentialsCustomer service skills, sometimes basic safety trainingCustomer service skills, safety protocols
Work EnvironmentIndoor entertainment venues, themed roomsIndoor entertainment venues, themed rooms
Employer & IndustryEscape room companies, entertainment industryEscape room companies, entertainment industry
Primary RoleWelcoming guests, explaining rules, ensuring funMonitoring gameplay, assisting players, troubleshooting

Both roles are customer-facing positions within escape room venues, requiring strong communication and safety awareness. While the Escape Room Host focuses on guest experience and hospitality, the Game Master is more involved in overseeing gameplay and technical support. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right role based on their skills and interests.

What is an escape room host?

Escape Room Hosts are staff members responsible for facilitating escape room experiences for guests. They greet participants, explain the rules and storyline, monitor the game via cameras, and provide hints or assistance as needed. Their role ensures that guests have a fun, safe, and immersive experience while maintaining the flow and timing of the game. Hosts may also reset the rooms and handle bookings or payments.

What are some common challenges faced by escape room hosts, and how can they effectively handle them?

Escape room hosts often face the challenge of managing diverse groups with varying problem-solving skills and ensuring everyone has an enjoyable experience. They must balance giving hints without revealing too much, monitor multiple rooms simultaneously, and handle unexpected technical issues. Effective escape room hosts rely on strong communication skills, quick thinking, and adaptability to create a fun, safe, and memorable environment for guests.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an escape room host, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Escape Room Host, you need strong customer service skills, quick problem-solving abilities, and experience in hospitality or entertainment-related roles. Familiarity with reservation systems, audio-visual equipment, and basic troubleshooting is often required. Exceptional communication, enthusiasm, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set top hosts apart. These skills ensure guests have a memorable, safe, and enjoyable experience while maintaining smooth operations.
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Infographic showing various Escape Room Host job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, and 12% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $29,476 per year, or $14.2 per hour.

The Escape Room Florence- Room Host

Puzzol Creative

Florence, AL • On-site

$10 - $12/hr

Part-time

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Job description

This is a job unlike any other! The Escape Room Florence is looking for enthusiastic, creative staff members with good communication and problem solving skills. These games challenge people in a variety of scenarios to perform a series of challenging puzzles during a 60-minute window of time and escape before the clock stops!

Job Description:

As an Escape Room Host, you will help provide a unique and immersive experience for our customers in a new and exciting field of entertainment and team building! The Room Host’s main goal is to ensure all participants receive a "5-star" experience at the Escape Rooms. The host will work with our Customer Experience Specialist to greet guests as they arrive and on-board guests making sure they feel welcome and excited about the experience to come. The Host will assist guests to their room, give them a short intro to specifics of the room and shut the door. Host will monitor the 60 minute experience via wireless video equipment, providing pre-scripted clues at correct intervals and acting fast if guests need assistance. After the guests finish the experience, the host will greet the guests, celebrate their win or walk groups through the remainder of the room if they desire. The Room Host will reset the escape room quickly using a checklist to for the next group of guests. The Room Host may be asked to assist Team Manager with room upkeep and maintenance needs. The host may also be asked to provide customer support or phone support throughout their shift. The host will also make sure the facilities are clean with assigned duties each shift and keep their work area tidy.

Key Qualifications:

  • Be confident speaking in front of small groups and commit to treating every guest with genuine care.
  • Be able to work independently and manage the guest experience from beginning to end.
  • Possess a good understanding of technology usage and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Have a high level of focus and attention to detail.
  • Have the ability to work in a fast paced environment while upholding our standards of excellence.
  • Possess excellent problem solving skills.
  • Have humility, a teachable spirit and be able to handle constructive feedback.
  • Be a team player and get along well with others.
  • Have integrity and keep all information related to Escape Rooms' business, transactions, consultants, vendors, customers, and managers confidential.

We have part-time roles available for 10-20 hours a week available with the ability to move upward in the company quickly. We are hiring at our Florence location. Starting pay is $10-$11 an hour.

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work shifts on Saturday night and Sunday.
  • Must be willing to work through the Fall.
  • Have passion for Escape Games and want to share that with others.

Company Description

We are a creative company that started in 2015. We also own and operate Memphis Escape Rooms, The Escape Room Florence, The Adventure Museum, and Game Nite Lounge. We build all of our own things and love to delight customers!