Entertainment Keyholder

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06110, West Hartford, CT, USA
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Food • Gaming • Hospitality
Level99 is a first-of-its-kind destination for real-world, social, challenge-based entertainment
The Role
Lead venue shifts as Manager on Duty, directing team operations, guest experience, safety, staffing, cash handling, POS accuracy, and event execution. The Keyholder maintains an active floor presence, coaches employees, enforces policies, and makes real-time decisions in a fast-paced entertainment and food-and-beverage venue. Weekend, holiday, and flexible schedule availability is required, along with the ability to remain active during extended shifts and lift up to 50 pounds.
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WHO WE ARE

Level99 is a sprawling playground designed for adults with over 50 life-sized mini-games where Players dodge axes, crack puzzles, and outsmart real-world challenges. Each game lasts about 1–4 minutes and is built for 2–6 people to play together. One ticket to Level99 unlocks access to all of our games including Challenge Rooms, Player-vs-Player duels, and an art scavenger hunt. We save your progress each time you play so you can earn rewards and climb our coveted leaderboard.

Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, Disney Springs, FL, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Paramus, NJ, Philadelphia, PA, and Raleigh, NC. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details. 

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OVERVIEW
You set the standard for the Level99 experience. As a Keyholder, you’ll lead from the floor, take control of the shift, and step into the Manager on Duty role to keep the Venue running at a high level. You’ll work alongside the Team, make real-time decisions, and ensure every part of the operation stays on track. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, take accountability, and lead with confidence, this role is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Act as Manager on Duty, owning shift execution and overall Venue performance
  • Lead the Team through active floor presence, real-time direction, and coaching
  • Maintain control of Guest experience, safety, and policy enforcement across the Venue
  • Oversee staffing, shift flow, and operational execution to ensure a high-quality experience
  • Maintain accountability for cash handling, POS systems, and overall operational accuracy
  • Support event execution and coordinate with internal Teams to ensure smooth delivery

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

  • Friday and weekend availability — a must; flexible schedule including days, nights, and holidays
  • Ability to stand, walk, and stay active for 8+ hour shifts; lift and carry up to 50 lbs
  • Strong verbal communication skills and a natural ability to connect with people
  • Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Positive, upbeat, team-first attitude

OTHER DESIRABLE (BUT NOT NECESSARY) SKILLS & EXPERIENCE INCLUDE

  • Minimum 1 year experience working as a leader of people in a high-volume entertainment and/or food & beverage business
  • Minimum 1 year experience as a keyholder in a previous position
  • Relevant Education: B.S. in Hospitality Management, or other related degree 
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified

While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
 
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
  • Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
  • Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
  • Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
  • Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
 
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.

Skills Required

  • Friday and weekend availability, with flexibility for days, nights, and holidays
  • Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for 8 or more hour shifts
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Strong verbal communication skills and ability to connect with people
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, changing environment
  • Positive, upbeat, team-first attitude
  • At least 1 year of experience leading people in a high-volume entertainment or food-and-beverage business
  • At least 1 year of prior keyholder experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management or a related degree
  • CPR, AED, or First Aid certification
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The Company
HQ: Natick, MA
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Level99 is a first-of-its-kind destination for real-world, social, challenge-based entertainment for adults featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges set in immersive, artistic environments. Each challenge is designed to bring a group together in engaging activities that take 2 to 4 minutes to complete, sparking moments of laughter in epic fails and high-fives in triumphant wins. From navigating our iconic Axe Run, to solving puzzles in a Crystal Cavern, to conquering the largest pinball game imaginable, Level99 offers endless ways to play using both body and mind. Level99 tracks each player’s progress as they work their way up the coveted leaderboard or try to collect every “star” available in the venue, unlocking exclusive rewards as they play. To enhance the gaming experience, Level99 offers a full-service bar, restaurant, and beer hall, Night Shift Kitchen + Tap, that features scratch-made cooking, legendary craft beers, hand-made creative cocktails, and a variety of dining and gathering spaces for events. In 2025, we will be adding Victory Brewing in Tysons, VA and Two Roads Kitchen + Tap in West Hartford, CT to our group of restaurants as we team up with local brewers in support of our northeast expansion. Level99 opened its first location in 2021 in Natick, MA, followed by its second location in Providence, RI in 2024. A young, entrepreneurial company, Level99 has immediate plans to triple in size over the next 18 months. We are backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects such as 5 Wits, Boda Borg, Blue Man Group, and Walt Disney Imagineering. This position is an opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to dive into a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can apply your skills in a fun and exciting setting that brings joy and entertainment to hundreds of thousands of people each year. More information on Level99 and our restaurants is available at http://www.level99.com.

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