Guest Services / Retail / Food & Beverage / Bartender / Cook - Hourly Associate

About the role

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Get ready, Los Angeles! We are thrilled to officially start hiring Seasonal Hourly Associates for our BRAND-NEW immersive Los Angeles exhibition opening soon.

Step inside a world shaped by human imagination, tactile magic, and psychedelic wonder! If you've ever wanted to help create a place where visitors explore secret passages, discover hidden portals, and leave reality behind, this is your sign. No matter your role, you'll help bring the Meow Wolf universe to life by learning the exhibition's story, characters, and quest elements, and using them to create memorable guest interactions throughout the experience.

Scroll down to review each position's job description and disclosures, and join us in bringing Meow Wolf's newest dimension to life!

Seasonal, part-time positions entail a work schedule of 29 hours a week or less over a 90-day period. Ideal candidates can work evenings, weekends, holidays, events and can commit to the full season from communicated start date and ending approx. 90 days later. Following the completion of 90 days, permanent full time and part time positions will be made available to selected candidates.

Benefits & Perks!

• Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Employee Parking (on-site when working at Meow Wolf LA)
• Local & National Business Discounts
• 40% off Meow Wolf Gift Shop & 25% off Cafe Purchases (excluding alcohol)
• Admission to Meow Wolf Attractions for Employees & Guests

Interested in joining the Meow Wolf phenom-ily? Click the link to apply and our team will be in touch with next steps!

Retail & Guest Services Associate

Job Disclosures

Location: (On-Site) Meow Wolf Los Angeles, CA (Westchester, on the HHLA campus)

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $25 per hour*.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

The Retail & Guest Services Associate role at Meow Wolf is a cross-trained position that supports both guest services and retail operations. On any given shift, you may welcome and orient guests at arrival, assist with ticketing and entry, answer questions throughout the exhibition, and later help guests find merchandise, work the register, and support the gift shop floor. This role combines exceptional hospitality, strong communication skills, and retail support to ensure guests feel welcomed, informed, and connected to the Meow Wolf experience from arrival to departure.

Retail & Guest Services Associate Job Description

Food Runner & Concessions Associate

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $18.42 per hour plus tips*.

The Food Runner and Concessions Associate role at Meow Wolf keeps guests fueled for their journey through the Meow Wolf multiverse. This role is focused on preparing, serving, and delivering food and beverages, maintaining clean and organized concessions areas, and providing timely, friendly service in a fast-paced environment. You'll help create a positive dining experience while supporting daily food and beverage operations. Food Runner & Concessions Associate Job Description

Cook

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is $30 per hour*.

As a Cook, you'll prepare high-quality food that complements the creativity and energy of the Meow Wolf experience. This role is responsible for food preparation, cooking, presentation, and maintaining kitchen safety and sanitation standards. Working closely with the culinary team, you'll help deliver consistent, efficient service while bringing our unique menu offerings to life.

Cook Job Description

Barback

Compensation

The Barback plays a key support role in keeping bar operations running smoothly while helping create a positive guest experience. You'll stock and replenish products, maintain cleanliness and organization behind the bar, assist with setup and breakdown, and ensure bartenders have the tools and supplies they need to serve guests efficiently. In this fast-paced role, you'll work closely with both the bar team and guests, helping maintain an organized, welcoming environment throughout service. Barback Job Description

Bartender

Compensation

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age to apply.

The Bartender creates memorable beverage experiences that complement the immersive Meow Wolf environment. In this role, you'll prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, engage with guests, maintain responsible alcohol service standards, and contribute to an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. Strong beverage knowledge and exceptional hospitality are essential to helping guests make the most of their visit. Bartender Job Description

• "Off-scale hourly rates" and other components of pay, i.e., an hourly rate that is higher than the published system-wide hourly rate at the designated position grade, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Impact

Meow Wolf is committed to our DIY roots and grassroots community support principles. To document that commitment, we converted our legal designation into a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation and have certified as a B Corporation. As a B Corp, we have a triple bottom line of supporting financial, social and environmental wellbeing in our community.

Benefits

The choices we make concerning our benefits during enrollment periods are among the most important we select for ourselves and our families. As part of the total compensation package for full-time employees, Meow Wolf offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes various options to meet individual healthcare and financial needs along with many perks.

• Medical Insurance options: PPO & HDHP*
• Dental and Vision Insurance*
• HSA, HRA, and FSA options*
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Company paid Life Insurance Policy and Disability Coverage(s)*
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Life Insurance Policies*
• Paid Parental Leave for 12 weeks
• Discount off Meow Wolf Gift Shop Merch and Cafes
• Admission to Meow Wolf attractions for employees and guests

*Regular or Project Based Full-time positions