Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Retail Associate

Food Service & HospitalityConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Mateo, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in retail or hospitality.
Ability to remain on one's feet, lift up to 40 pounds, and occasionally use stairs.
Weekend availability is required.
Evening and weekend availability may be required depending on business needs.
Be receptive to feedback and willing to help where needed.
Be resourceful, self-driven, and adaptable to change.
Be reliable, arrive on time, and wear the required uniform.

Responsibilities

Greet guests and create a welcoming environment.
Guide guests through the virtual reality experience, including arrival, gearing up, gameplay, and wrap-up.
Share food and beverage offers, repeat-visit offers, and gift cards to increase guest engagement.
Learn the proprietary technology and keep equipment calibrated.
Troubleshoot issues and provide guests with timely updates.
Communicate clearly and promptly with management and technical support when issues arise.
Maintain a clean, energetic store that meets company standards.
Sanitize equipment and display materials and gift cards according to brand standards.
Prepare iPads, body trackers, and equipment before and after each session.

Salary Range: 18.6 to 18.6 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

Who We Are:

We’re Sandbox VR, the most advanced virtual reality experience in the world. Our mission is to bring people closer together through world-class immersive adventures—whether that’s surviving a zombie apocalypse or battling on the high seas. Since 2017, we’ve led the industry in location-based VR. Join us and help build the future of entertainment! Interested in working at Sandbox VR?

Sneak peek of our store experience HERE.

What You Will Be Doing:

Create Unforgettable Guest Moments
Greet guests with energy and invite them into an exciting, welcoming environment
Guide guests through the VR journey: arrival, gearing up, gameplay, and wrap-up
Proactively share offers (F&B, repeat visits, gift cards) to boost engagement

Be a Tech & Experience Expert
Master our proprietary tech and keep gear calibrated
Troubleshoot issues smoothly and provide real-time, light-hearted updates to guests
Communicate with management and tech support when issues arise, clearly and quickly

Keep Things Running Smoothly
Maintain a spotless, high-energy store that meets Sandbox VR standards
Sanitize gear thoroughly and display materials/gift cards to brand expectations
Prepare iPads, body trackers, and gear before and after every session

What We Are Looking For:

Egoless & Coachable: You take feedback well and pitch in wherever needed
Adaptable & Proactive: You’re resourceful, self-driven, and good with change
Team-Focused: You stay positive and celebrate group wins
Reliable: On time, in uniform, and ready to shine
Physically Able: On your feet, some lifting (up to 40 lb.), occasional stairs
Weekend Availability: Required
Experience: 1+ year in retail/hospitality

Benefits

Paid sick time + 401(k) match
Commuter benefits (transit + parking)
Referral bonuses + employee discounts
Free VR sessions + guest review bonus

Note: Evening and weekend availability may be required depending on the business’ needs.

About the Company

Sandbox VR

Location-based VR entertainment with AAA experiences

Sandbox VR operates in location-based virtual reality entertainment, offering multi-user, in-house developed AAA VR experiences at physical venues and franchises across 45+ locations. Guests visit to buy tickets and participate in shared VR adventures that combine advanced hardware, motion tracking, and spatial audio. The company differentiates itself through in-house development of premium experiences, a global footprint with owned locations and franchises, and partnerships with brands like Netflix. Its goal is to expand its global network and partnerships to provide scalable access to high-quality location-based VR for broad audiences while growing through tickets, franchises, and exclusive deals.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series B
Total funding: $119M
Headquarters: San Francisco, CA
Founded: 2016

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