Hospitality Host

Hospitality Host – The Rink at Rockefeller Center 2026–27 Season | October–Early Spring Overview SPS is seeking energetic, outgoing, and service-driven individuals to join The Rink at Rockefeller Center. As a Hospitality Host, you will represent one of New York City’s most iconic destinations and help create welcoming, seamless, and memorable guest experiences. This cross-functional role includes hospitality, ticketing, retail, access control, skate rentals, wayfinding, basic camera operations, and general rink operations. Team members will welcome visitors from around the world, provide information about The Rink and Rockefeller Center, anticipate guest needs, and remain calm and professional in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Rink is a seasonal cold-weather operation that runs rain or shine throughout the demanding winter. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors in cold temperatures and changing weather conditions, including rain, snow, and wind. A portion of each shift may take place outside; an insulated winter jacket and vest will be provided. Schedules may include early mornings, daytime hours, evenings, late nights, weekends, holidays, and other high-volume periods. Weekend and holiday availability is required, with dependable morning and late-night availability strongly preferred. Summary Of Position Hospitality Hosts deliver exceptional service throughout each guest’s visit by welcoming guests, processing ticket and retail transactions, supporting access control, assisting with skate rentals, providing wayfinding, directing guest flow, monitoring locker rooms, answering questions, and maintaining a polished environment. Above all, Hospitality Hosts set the tone of the visit: warm, genuine, and attentive service is the expectation in every interaction, whether a guest is buying a ticket, fitting a rental skate, or asking for directions. Team members may be assigned to different positions throughout The Rink based on operational needs, and all staff may be asked to fill in at any other position as needed. Team members should be willing and able to assist in those areas when requested; training is provided. Primary Responsibilities Welcome guests and create a positive first impression of The Rink and Rockefeller Center. Provide knowledgeable wayfinding assistance and answer questions about The Rink, Rockefeller Center, nearby attractions, amenities, and seasonal offerings. Process ticket and retail transactions at the Skate House Box Office and Retail Shop using a touchscreen or mobile POS system. Follow all transaction procedures accurately. Check and scan guest tickets, issue appropriate credentials, and communicate relevant session information. Handle rental skate duties, including exchanges, guest education, cleaning, sanitizing, and proper storage. Direct guest traffic, assist with crowd management, and maintain efficient pedestrian flow. Operate point-and-shoot cameras and support basic photo capture operations. Instruct guests on proper locker usage and etiquette. Address guest questions and concerns in a calm, professional manner. Occasionally support general maintenance and snow removal during snow events. Uphold The Rink’s guest-service, operating, and safety standards. Encourage guests to explore other attractions and experiences within Rockefeller Center. Perform other duties that support rink operations. Requirements Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Previous experience in retail, customer service, hospitality, events, or a skating rink is preferred but not required. Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ability to provide warm, professional service and address guest needs in a high-volume environment. Ability to direct and assist large groups of people with confidence. Ability to work calmly and professionally in a fast-paced environment. Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role; team members are expected to arrive on time, in uniform, and ready for every assigned shift. Willingness and ability to fill in at any other position at The Rink as needed, and to assist in other areas when requested. Training is provided. Weekend, holiday, early morning, and late-night availability is required. Comfort working outdoors in cold temperatures, rain, snow, wind, and changing winter conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, lift, stoop, push, pull, and carry throughout a shift. Must be able to lift 15 pounds on a regular and continuing basis.Must follow uniform, grooming, hygiene, and appearance guidelines. Must follow all policies and procedures implemented by SPS and Tishman Speyer. Compensation The expected compensation is an estimate, and the final offer will depend on skills, experience, location, and other job-related factors. Vacancy Status This posting is for an existing vacancy. Pay Range

$18 - $21 USD

What We Offer Career Growth: An opportunity to enter a job that allows you to learn new skills or use a variety of them that may lead you to uncover other career opportunities. Learning & Development: At SPS, we promote a work culture of learning so that you can develop to be the best at what you do. We Recognize Talent: We offer a variety of recognition programs for all levels of employees. Paid Time Off: Full time: Minimum of 80 hours/calendar year. Part time/temporary: Minimum of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked. PTO amounts may increase based on tenure and/or the assigned account. PTO allows employees to take approved time off for any reason. Bonuses: Are available for employee and client referrals for current employees. Benefit Offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, HCFSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter Transit and Parking Pre-Tax Plans, Supplemental Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Program, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Discounts, Pet Insurance, Group Home and Auto Insurance, EAP, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Education Discounts, 401k w/ matching, and Entertainment Discounts. Note: Please inquire with the Human Resources team for benefit offerings per role as regular positions that routinely are under 30 hours/week may have a different benefit offering. About SPS SPS is a global workplace solutions and business transformation company operating in more than 20 countries Across North America, we help clients enhance workplace experiences and business operations through services including workplace support, physical and digital mailroom solutions, intelligent document processing, reception and concierge services, and other business support offerings. Our clients include leading organizations across banking, insurance, legal, higher education, professional services, and many Fortune 500 companies. At SPS we embrace the uniqueness of our employees and are committed to the fair and equal treatment of all people, applicants, and employees by promoting a culture of access, inclusion, equity and diversity. SPS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, age, disability, genetics, military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation and/or any other status protected by applicable law. Colorado only: We accept applications for an expected minimum of 5 days from the date it is posted. The posting may remain open longer as needed to ensure a robust and inclusive applicant pool. To ensure a fair and authentic interview process, applicants may not use AI tools or any other form of real-time assistance during interviews. SPS team members may use transcription or note-taking technology solely to support accurate interview documentation. No AI or automated decision-making tools are used to screen, assess, or select candidates for this role. SPS uses the Greenhouse Applicant Tracking System to facilitate application management and recruiting workflows. Human recruiters and hiring managers review applications and exercise independent judgment throughout the hiring process SPS offers reasonable accommodations in the hiring and employment process for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr SPS