Cinema Host (Temporary)

ODEON Cinemas Group; Montrose; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cinema tickets

Discounts on food and drinks

Full training provided

Development opportunities across film/

Seasonal/Student job

Job summary

ODEON Cinemas Group is seeking a friendly, customer-focused team member to welcome guests and help them enjoy a great cinema experience. You’ll support service in food and drinks, keep spaces clean and safe, and collaborate with your team to ensure smooth operations.

Flexibility is essential, including weekends and evenings. Full training is provided, and there are opportunities to progress within cinema operations.

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude and genuine interest in helping guests.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to shifts.
• Respect for differences and commitment to inclusive guest journeys.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and late finishes.
• Safe travel to and from work during late shifts.
• No previous experience required — training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and help them find their way around the cinema.
• Prepare and serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Keep all spaces clean, safe and accessible for guests and colleagues.
• Work closely with your team to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Friendly attitude

Willingness to learn

Inclusive guest journey

Flexibility

Weekend/evening work

Safe travel to work

Job description

At ODEON, every visit starts with our team, and you could be the welcoming face that makes someone’s movie night unforgettable. From the guest’s first step into the foyer to the moment the lights dim, you’ll help create the excitement and atmosphere that make cinema special

If you enjoy engaging with people, flexible hours, and the buzz of a busy cinema, this is the perfect role for you.

Why ODEON?

At ODEON, we don’t just show films, we create unforgettable experiences.

• You’ll join a friendly, supportive team who care about delivering great moments for our guests
• You’ll work in an environment where individuality is valued, and everyone is encouraged to be their authentic self
• You’ll receive full training to help you feel confident in your role
• You’ll build skills that stay with you, with development opportunities across cinema operations and beyond
• You’ll enjoy great perks like free cinema tickets and discounts on food and drinks
• You’ll experience the buzz of cinema life, from blockbuster openings to indie favourites

What You’ll Bring

• A friendly, positive attitude and genuine interest in helping people
• A willingness to learn new skills
• Respect for people’s differences and a commitment to supporting an inclusive guest journey
• Flexibility, including weekends, evening, and late-night finishes
• A safe way to travel to and from work during late shifts
• No previous experience? That’s completely fine - we’ll teach you everything you need to know

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcoming guests and helping them find their way around the cinema
• Preparing and serving high quality food and drinks
• Keeping all spaces clean, safe, and accessible for guests and colleagues
• Working closely with your team to keep everything running smoothly

The festive season at ODEON

Looking for a Christmas, seasonal or student job? Join us during one of the most exciting times of the year as blockbuster releases bring guests through our doors to make memories with friends and family!

To help us deliver great experiences throughout the festive period, you’ll need flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, late nights and key festive dates such as Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.

Why you'll love it

From the latest festive blockbusters to highly anticipated new releases, you’ll be part of the excitement of major new movie releases, working with a great team to help create memorable guest experiences during the festive season.

By joining the team, you can take advantage of your film card pass and be among the first to experience this winter’s biggest releases such as The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Focker-in-Law and the highly anticipated December releases, Avengers: Doomsday and Dune: Part Three!

Our commitment to inclusion

At ODEON, we’re all different and that’s something we celebrate. Through Our Incredible Differences, we’re building a culture where everyone feels like they belong, they are valued and can bring their whole self to work. We recognise and appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences our colleagues bring, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment for everyone.

We are proud to partner with ’ReciteMe’ to offer accessible tools to support you with your job application. Simply click on ’Accessibility Tools’ at the top of the job advert screen. Should you require additional help from your team, whether that's to support with your application through to making adjustments to our recruitment process to assist you, we will be more than happy to help. Drop us an email to [e-mail] and we will be back in touch to help.