Entertainment Supervisor

Job Description & Requirements

Role OverviewThe Entertainment Supervisor oversees day-to-day stage operations, rehearsal coordination, and live entertainment production. This role acts as a primary liaison between performers, technical crews, and venue management to deliver high-quality, punctual performances while upholding strict venue safety and operational standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Talent Supervision & Show Operations

• Supervise performers, entertainers, and support crew during daily rehearsals, stage calls, and live performances.

• Prepare and manage duty rosters, scheduling performer rotations, call times, and rest periods.

• Conduct pre-show briefings to communicate show rundowns, cue adjustments, and house protocols.

• Monitor performer attendance, punctuality, and overall presentation standards, providing constructive feedback to maintain production quality.

• Coordinate stage, venue, and front-of-house operations to ensure all shows start strictly on schedule.

Stage & Production Coordination

• Oversee backstage operations, ensuring green rooms, stage wings, and quick-change areas are orderly, secure, and hazard-free.

• Control and call performer cues, managing seamless stage entrances, exits, and scene transitions.

• Direct the inventory, setup, and safe handling of all stage props, instruments, and costumes.

• Coordinate with sound, lighting, and audio-visual technicians to ensure cue precision and technical reliability.

• Manage operational contingencies and make quick decisions during unexpected live performance issues.

Reporting & Administration

• Serve as the main operational link between stage personnel and the Entertainment Manager.

• Compile and submit daily show logs detailing attendance records, technical notes, and audience feedback.

• Support the Entertainment Manager with auditions, talent onboarding, and compliance with venue health and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Relevant diploma or degree in Arts/Entertainment Management, Theatre Production, Hospitality, or a related field.

• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or operational experience in live entertainment, stage production, nightlife, or performing arts.

• Solid practical understanding of stagecraft, performer cueing, AV/lighting coordination, and backstage workflows.

• Strong leadership, conflict-resolution, and clear verbal communication skills in fast-paced live production environments.

• Flexibility to work shift hours, including late nights, weekends, and public holidays, aligned with performance schedules.