NBC Casting Calls and Auditions

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States ONLY!

Casting Alert!

Searching for:  REAL HOCKEY PLAYERS, 18 TO 50, WITH YOUR OWN SKATES, sticks, pads, etc. to work a one day scene on Chicago Fire. TBD.

Please help us get the word out! It’s going to be a cool scene as if you guys are coming off of the ice.

This will be within the next two weeks. You will all need to come in for a Covid Test (takes about one hour) and then TBD one day of work.

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!

Searching for: MALES , 20’s thru 40’s, all ethnicities, to work as MOLLY’S PATRONS, on Friday Jan 20th.

You will need to attend a Covid test (takes about one hour) on Wed., Jan.18th, or Thursday, Jan. 19th. Please let us know which day you can test!

Don’t apply if you have already worked this episode. Please let us know the last time you worked on Chicago Fire.

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Summary

Job Description

The Front of House (FOH) Manager will be responsible for directing, managing, and successfully opening and operating a high-volume branded concept on CityWalk. As FOH Manager, the position will be a primary “go-to” for the FOH team and will be responsible for the functions and flow of the front of the house.

The FOH Manager is responsible for ensuring that customer service always meets the standard of excellence. While this position will report to the General Manager, this position is responsible for setting the expectation for all FOH team members to maximize productivity, guest returns and overall guest satisfaction. This individual must be able to work effectively with limited supervision and demonstrate leadership in order to motivate others.

Essential Functions

• Drive operating profit goals and sales
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs.
• Consistently achieve operational excellence
• Develop and retain exceptional talent
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, and employment
• Partner with Human Resources to train and develop restaurant leaders at every level
• Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operation profit by controlling cost of goods & variable labor
• Communicate restaurant results to General Manger with recommendations for improvement
• Ensure high Team Member and Guest Engagement
• Promote company’s mission and values
• Ensure company policy and brand standards are followed
• Optimize profits by controlling food, beverage, and labor costs
• Prepare and present hourly team member reviews
• Complete all tasks assigned by General Manager on time

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Responsibilities Include

• Create and execute plans for department sales, profit, and team development
• Organize marketing activities and promotional events
• Maintain high standards of quality control, hygiene, and health and safety
• Hire and train FOH team and cross-train as necessary
• Maintain inventory levels and conduct full inventories
• Assist the Kitchen Manager with menu changes and adjustments
• Respond personally to guest questions and complaints
• Chemical safety comprehension
• Analyze financial reports to quickly identify and address trends and issues in area performance, including cost of goods, variable labor, and profitability
• Exceed annual operating profit targets

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $65,000 – $80,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Requirements:

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NBCUniversal

Company Description

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service. Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world. Click here to learn more about Comcast NBCUniversal’s commitment and how we are making an impact.

Job Description

LOCATION: Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Position Overview

• The Project Management Office is seeking a Project Manager who will plan, execute, manage and deliver complex, multi-dimensional projects in an Agile environment.
• You will support our Content Management teams, who are responsible for critical editorial platforms that power digital content across our suite of products.
• As the Project Manager, you will be directly accountable for managing cross-functional projects that enable and support business goals. You will lead, guide and motivate your agile teams to deliver strategic initiatives with operational excellence.
• This role requires strong communication, collaboration, and relationship building skills to effectively manage projects in a matrix environment with diverse teams, key stakeholders, and senior executives.

Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate and lead Agile ceremonies – daily standups, iteration planning, retrospectives, sprint reviews
• Coach teams on Agile practices and principles, delivering high quality products and services to our customers
• Resolve impediments and build consensus when conflicts arise
• Manage, assess, communicate, and improve project and team health using qualitative and quantitative measures
• Understand, advocate, and execute against business goals, driving projects and OKR delivery
• Collaborate with cross functional team members (product, design, engineering) to define goals and align strategy
• Identify project timelines, milestones, owners and manage execution against of milestones and key targets
• Coordinate with multiple teams (and project managers), driving alignment on project delivery
• Ensure transparency through communication and collaboration with all levels of business and technology
• Communicate project status and relevant information (including project meeting notes, decisions)
• Create and maintain project and team artifacts/documentation
• Manage project and sprint scope and unplanned requirements
• Identify and manage project risks, implement mitigation plans to minimize impact
• Evoke an appropriate sense of urgency around priorities within and across teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of direct experience in a Project Manager role directly involved with managing and delivering technology projects

3+ years of experience in a Scrum Master capacity with Agile methodologies

3+ years of coaching teams on Agile best practices

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

Desired Qualifications

• Technical background
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent oral and written communications; ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Industry experience in new/interactive digital media and publishing tools
• Experience in establishing Agile and Project Management processes in forming environments
• Strong problem-solving/facilitation skills
• Strong dependency management skills
• Experience operating and influencing others in a matrix organization

Desired Characteristics

• Resourceful, self-motivated, proactive, self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit who takes initiative, works autonomously, anticipates issues, and identifies areas for improvement
• Detail-oriented, with a proven ability to deliver high quality products and polished deliverables
• Strong time management and organizational skills, able to multi-task multiple assignments
• Superior team building, networking and relationship-building skills, fostering a culture of collaboration throughout the organization
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to empathize with others
• Excellent communication skills, effectively liaising and facilitating dialogue with diverse team members
• Inspires others through strong leadership skills and a positive attitude toward challenges and opportunities
• Strong critical and independent thinking and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills and able to resolve conflicts judiciously, brokering win/win resolutions
• Ability to identify and apply structure to ambiguous and complex problems
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in self, and instilling this in others through leading by example, setting expectations, and motivating others
• Pragmatic, data centric approach to decision making, problem solving, and continuous improvement
• Take your job seriously, but not yourself

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
NBC News

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and Surrounding Border States to IL ONLY!

Casting Alert!

Searching for:

• Caucasian Female, 30’s to 50’s
• Dark Red/Brownish hair, slim to medium build, 5’3 to 5’5 1’2
• To work as a standin (same height and coloring as actor to use to light and camera block the set) for Chicago Fire on Monday, Jan. 16th, with a Covid test on Friday, Jan. 13th. (takes about one hour).

Local to Chicago, Suburbs, and the surrounding Border States to IL ONLY.
Casting Alert!

Searching for: MALES AND FEMALES, 20’s to 60’s, all ethnicities, who can work as PEDS WITH CARS (no white, no red, no black, no loud mufflers, have car insurance, good drivers) and OFF SHIFT FF’S, on WED. Jan. 18th for Chicago Fire. There will be a Covid test on Tuesday, Jan. 17th.

Please don’t apply if you have worked this past episode!

Please let us know the last time you have worked on Chicago Fire, if at all.

Company Description

Each day Universal Studios Hollywood creates unforgettable experiences for our guests from around the world. We bring to life the ultimate Hollywood experience with our real working movie studio and heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions that put you inside some of the world’s most popular movies and TV shows. USH offers something for everyone from thrill seekers to movie lovers to family fun for all ages. Our Team Members are passionate individuals who create memorable moments whether it’s on the studio lot, or in our conference rooms, theaters, or kitchens. We believe in the talent of our team members. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives our business to succeed in everything we do across the park. We believe in a culture of family and fun, here you can make a difference and build your career!

NBCUniversal owns and operates over 20 different businesses across 30 countries including a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks and a premium ad-supported streaming service.

Here you can be your authentic self. As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. We believe that our workforce should represent the communities we live in, so that together, we can continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Ensure compliance with all local, state and federal laws regarding food quality, safety, labor, employment, and Company policies and procedures.
• With the direction of the Manager, execute strategic plans to optimize operational profits while maintaining quality, cleanliness and Guest Service standards.
• Supports the employee and guest satisfaction programs and ensures the staff understands the importance of the programs.
• Supervises all hourly staff, provides work direction, performance reviews, and coaching to the team.
• Mentors and counsels team members and enforce appropriate policies and procedures ensuring compliance of departmental standards.
• Responsible for supervising employee’s workflow, setting leadership standards, and guiding work locations efficiency. Builds internal relationships ensure our employees are exceeding expectations.
• Observes, critiques, and adjusts the daily functions of both departmental personnel and standard operating procedures to provide quality guest service.
• Maintain or exceed weekly budgeted variable operations result: cost of goods, variable labor, and safety. Adjust operations as necessary to budgets. Exceed annual cash flow trends.
• Shift supervision and responsibility of opening, mid and closing restaurant shifts.
• Maintain a clean, safe and professional work area.
• Ensure proper hiring, and training content is maintained.
• Ensure the workforce is trained and proficient at operating venue.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $80,000 – $85,000 (bonus eligible)

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2+ year’s Restaurant Management/Supervisory experience with experience managing high volume quick service or casual dining restaurants with a team of 15+ employees.
• Must have a flexible schedule to meet the needs of a 24/7 – 365 day operation, inclusive of weekends, holidays and nights.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walking/traveling to multiple venues throughout the day.
• Must demonstrate good judgment and a strong sense of ethics in deciding how to respond to the guests concerns and issues while keeping company business models in mind.
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Strong customer service, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be 18+ years or older

Desired Characteristics

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in hospitality management or business administration preferred.
• Experienced in Quick Serve or Casual dining Restaurant experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and food related Point of Service & inventory systems.
• Able to provide creative solutions to guest situations.
• Previous experience with scheduling restaurant labor & staffing needs to operate an efficient business

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.

Additional Information

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, where applicable.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations in the US by calling 1-818-777-4107 and in the UK by calling +44 2036185726.
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