DJ (Orlando)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: DJ

Reports to: Manager on Duty

Classification: Hourly

General Job Description:

The DJ plays music and sets the tone for the club and its’ entertainers. He/she uses his knowledge and understanding of the club, its clientele, and popular music to create an environment in which the entertainers may perform. The DJ is responsible for organizing and promoting the entertainers in a manner that creates an exceptional guest experience, builds loyalty, and creates revenue for both the club and its entertainers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain required dress code, appearance, and hygiene.
• Use a variety of sound systems, sound boards, turntables, and other audio equipment to mix and broadcast.
• Develop and maintain an expertise in music trends across multiple genres.
• Create playlists that provide variety and meet the needs of the entertainers, clientele, and management.
• Organize and coordinate entertainers, their music, and stage sets, with guest preferences.
• Promote the entertainers, the club, it’s events, drink specials, and happy hours, actively and without prejudice.
• Use the sound system to stop and deter guests from breaking distance and other activities which fail to comply with strict laws and requirements.
• Identify and report underage guests to the management and staff.
• Partner with club and bar staff to identify and report intoxicated guests.
• Identify and report to management any and all illegal activities occurring in the club or on club property including parking lot, access areas, and alleyways.
• Identify and report all environment safety or security problems to club staff and management.
• Deal with complaints or problems with a positive attitude.
• Comply with all regulations and training.
• Effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and guests.
• Collaborate with other club staff and bar staff.
• Promote guest loyalty.
• Act only to promote the success of the club, its employees, and its guests.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Capable standing for an 8-hour shift.
• Flexible, autonomous, and well-organized.
• Strong guest service and interpersonal communications skills required.

**Preferred Experience working in nightclubs**