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Round1 opens new family entertainment centre at Menlo Park Mall
Six Flags plans recruitment drive for 50,000+ roles across US parks
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation says it is looking to hire more than 50,000 employees across its parks in the US as it prepares for the upcoming season.
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ound1 Bowling and Arcade has expanded its presence in New Jersey with the opening of a new venue at Menlo Park Mall in
Edison. The Japanese-inspired family entertainment
centre officially marked its launch on 7 February, offering a mix of attractions including an arcade, bowling, karaoke and billiards. Round1 said the arcade lineup includes a
combination of new releases and classic titles, alongside games it describes as exclusively imported from Japan. The venue also features a range of crane machines, as well as food and drink options including snacks and Japanese favourites.
third location in New Jersey. The company already operates in the state at Deptford Mall and The Mills at Jersey Gardens, and has more than 50 venues across the US. To mark the opening, the operator held a
ribbon-cutting ceremony and ran a series of launch-day promotions. The first 300 guests received a free Round1 Mega Tote Bag and had the chance to collect a Naruto Emblem available only on the day. Meanwhile, the first 50 visitors to buy a Chicken
Tender Combo were given a Coca-Cola gift bag containing a tote bag, a tic-tac-toe set and a cutlery set.
The recruitment push will take place as part of National Hiring Week, running from 14 to 22 February, with the operator seeking to fill a broad range of part-time and seasonal positions across its North American portfolio. everything we do at Six Flags - they bring to life the safe, fun, and unforgettable Therien, vice president of talent at Six Flags. team with a passion for guest service. With our broad range of roles, we can match applicants According to the company, roles are available across ride operations, food and beverage, admissions, retail, entertainment, park services and cleaning, security, lifeguarding, and medical positions including EMTs and paramedics.
Six Flags said it will offer competitive pay, paid training, flexible working hours and employee benefits such as free park entry and discounts.
strong team creates an exceptional guest Candidates can apply through the allows applicants to complete interview questions remotely. Six Flags will also host in-person hiring events during the week, including live auditions for entertainment roles.
The recruitment campaign comes shortly after the company indicated it may close or sell additional parks, with chief financial officer Brian Witherow saying the business is
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