Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Polynesian Dancer

Department: Germaine’s Luau

Reports to: Show Operations Director

Status: Non-Exempt

1. Job Purpose/Objective:

Starting at $20.25/ Hr

A Polynesian Dancer is responsible to perpetuate the art and culture of Polynesia by movement, gesture, and body language to portray a character, story, situation, or abstract concept to an audience. Polynesian Dancer will be performing choreographed numbers for the Pre-Show, Main Show, and the Post-Show events. Polynesian Dancer also have duties and procedures related to any services provided to our guests to experience an enjoyable event. Included are responsibilities in sharing, teaching, and showing the “Aloha” spirit, whether it is through a genuine smile, a kind word, or a helping hand. In addition to maintaining our vision by adhering to our values, this position must provide the highest level of service to our guests.

2. Essential Job Functions:

Incumbent may perform any or all of the following:

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
• Prepare for and attend auditions and casting sessions
• Get ready for performances by rehearsing and exercising
• Attend all meetings requested and required.
• Attend all rehearsals and clean-ups requested and required to include but not limit to:
  • Warm-up exercises
  • Basic steps (i.e. Hawaiian, Tahitian, etc.)
  • Regular choreographed routines and new routines etc.
• Execution of dances, techniques, choreographies and staging as instructed.
• Ability to adapt and adjust to different situations on stage.
• Stage Presence: Must be able to perform, share your talent and passion with our guest in a way that reflects your enjoyment on stage. HAVE FUN!
• Must be able to adjust position changes nightly.
• Care for costumes and equipment
  • Costumes are provided by the company, general maintenance and cleaning are to be done by the employee.
  • Ti-leaves and Banana leaves are supplied by the company. Must be able to prepare skirts and accessories needed. Should be prepared after check-in time, unless otherwise informed or approved by your supervisor.
  • Properly wear complete costume as instructed for each number.
  • Be dressed and ready in entrances after cues.
  • Minor repairs on show costumes (i.e. hooks, tassels, small shells to be glued, etc.) must be done nightly.
  • Costumes returned and put away to respective areas.
• Properly clean counter tops, mirrors and lockers nightly.
• Complete assigned cleaning areas thoroughly. Supervisor, Assistant or Line Captain will inspect assigned areas after signing out. Inform Supervisor if supplies are low (after they run out).
• Always maintain positive guest relations.
• Deal with all guests and fellow Germaine’s team members with respect and honesty.
• Communicates with supervisor verbally and through written communication throughout the shift to ensure proper notification and follow through of assigned tasks.
• May be assigned other duties as needed by the Luau Manager on duty.

 

3. Essential Skills (Minimum qualifications individual must possess when entering position) – i.e. skillsets, education, certifications, etc.

• Minimum age to work around machinery and in an establishment that serves liquor
• Fluency in English both verbal and written.
• Ability to:
  • perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
  • follow directions thoroughly.
  • understand guest’s service needs.
  • work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
  • work with minimal supervision.
• Adept at understanding guest’s service needs
• Clear thinker who can remain calm and resolve problems using good judgment.
• Prioritizes well, shows energy, reacts to opportunities, and instills urgency in others.
• Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department; willing and able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

4. Working Conditions/Job Environment

• Must be able to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Job involves working:
  • under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold).
  • under variable noise levels.
  • outdoors/indoors.
• Walking, standing, kneeling bending, pulling, pushing

 

The information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory, or all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this description. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabilities

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