Among more than 240,000 Illinois workers still looking to replace jobs lost during the pandemic, some will find their next opportunity at the end of a castle drawbridge. With fans returning to Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament for the first time in more than a year, beginning tomorrow night, the popular entertainment venue has posted full and part-time openings for bartenders, food servers, stable hands, retail staff, spotlight operators, and even the less common, knight’s squire.
Medieval Times announced plans to reopen its Chicago castle last month, on the heels of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s expansion of Illinois’ Phase 4 guidelines to allow indoor performing arts venues accommodating more than 200 people to operate at 25 percent capacity. The company’s reopening plan requires all guests and team members wear masks and have their temperature taken before entering the castle. Parties will be seated a minimum of six feet apart in the tournament arena and Medieval Times staff will disinfect high-touch areas multiple times during each show. Digital menus will be accessible through smartphones and disposable silverware will be available upon request.
Jobseekers interested in learning more about Medieval Times employment opportunities or submitting an application should visit www.medievaltimes.com/careers and select Schaumburg in the Career Search tool.
Beyond the opportunity to work in a fun environment and two-ticket signing bonus, Medieval Times employee benefits range from flexible hours and year-round discounts on tickets and merchandise to cross-departmental training and reimbursement for tuition and gym memberships.
Medieval Times Chicago is located at 2001 N. Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, Ill., just off I-90. To reserve tickets – including a four-course meal and a two-hour live jousting tournament – visit https://www.medievaltimes.com/ or call 1-888-WE-JOUST (935-6878).
ABOUT MEDIEVAL TIMES
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, the No. 1 dinner attraction in North America, was founded in 1977 in Spain. Medieval Times is based upon authentic Medieval history and the true story of a noble family with documentation dating back to the 11th Century. The first North American castle in Kissimmee, Fla., opened in December 1983. Since then, 10 Castles have entertained more than 72 million guests and put on more than 100,000 shows. During the show, guests experience an electrifying performance featuring heroic knights on spirited horses displaying the astounding athletic feats and thrilling swordplay that have become hallmarks of this unique entertainment experience.