Cinema Host (Temporary)

ODEON Cinemas Group; North East; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading cinema operator in North East England is seeking passionate Cinema Hosts to enhance the guest experience. Join a team full of movie enthusiasts dedicated to creating a welcoming environment. This role requires excellent guest service skills, teamwork, and flexibility in scheduling. Competitive perks include free cinema tickets, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited free cinema tickets for employees

40% discount on food and drinks

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunity for professional qualifications

Career development opportunities

5.6 weeks holiday

Monthly rewards and recognition

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to work with others.
• Prepared to go the extra mile for colleagues and guests.
• Can-do attitude and eagerness to learn.
• Respect for diversity and inclusivity.
• Flexible scheduling availability.

Responsibilities

• Navigate guests through the cinema experience.
• Provide excellent guest service.
• Collaborate with teammates for best experience.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule for film releases.

Skills

Guest service skills

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Job description

Do you have a passion for film, and a desire for flexible working? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your guest service skills with potential to grow further? Then this is the role for you! Our Cinema Hosts are at the heart of our cinemas, navigating our guests through an immersive cinema experience. Now's your chance to make movies better.

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. This also helps us provide the best candidate experience for everyone who has applied. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make movies better for our guests! Apply today!

Responsibilities

• Navigate guests through the cinema experience and create an immersive movie-going environment.
• Provide excellent guest service, ensuring a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere.
• Collaborate closely with teammates to deliver the best large‑screen experience.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule, often working late evenings to accommodate film releases.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong commitment and willingness to work with others, because this is a place where the team seamlessly unites to deliver.
• Being always prepared to go the extra mile for your colleagues and our guests – and looking for innovative solutions when you see a need or a gap.
• A heads‑up, eyes‑open, can‑do attitude to learn as you go and enjoy every minute, even the hard ones.
• A respect for the things that make people different from you and an understanding that there is always more to learn.
• Trust and respect. Diversity and equity are our strengths; inclusion is our superpower. Be yourself, work hard and help everyone else do the same.
• A flexible approach to scheduling, recognizing that cinema operations can finish very late at night.

What We’ll Bring

• An environment where you can revel in your passion and talk to guests about it.
• A team full of movie fans dedicated to delivering an awe‑inspiring experience for our guests.
• A safe space for people to be themselves, and a workplace where the magic of cinema is about more than movies.
• A promise to treat you with the same care we treat our guests.
• Support in building a long‑term career or learning skills for your next journey.
• Personalised development and performance plans to help you reach each milestone.
• An inclusive approach to policies, processes and procedures to make work accessible and support different needs.

ODEON Benefits

• Unlimited free cinema tickets and 12 monthly tickets for friends and family.
• Up to 40% discount on food and drinks, including in‑cinema Costa Coffee stores.
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme, offering advice and support on finance, health and mental wellbeing.
• Opportunity to gain professional qualifications through our Bright Lights Apprenticeship scheme.
• Fantastic career development opportunities across cinemas and support offices.
• An easy‑to‑use app for booking holidays and requesting time off, supporting flexible working.
• 5.6 weeks holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Monthly rewards and recognition schemes.
• Pension scheme.

At ODEON Cinemas Group, everyone is welcome. We make movies better by bringing all our incredible differences together to deliver inspiring entertainment experiences for our guests. We are proud to partner with 'ReciteMe' to offer accessible tools to support you with your job application. If you require additional help, drop us an email to [e-mail] and we will be back in touch to help you!