Guest Attendant (Seasonal)

Drafthouse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Guest Attendants to enhance the theater experience. In this exciting role, you will serve as the primary contact for guests, ensuring they feel welcome and cared for. Your responsibilities will include managing orders, maintaining cleanliness, and providing exceptional customer service. This position offers a fun workplace with flexible scheduling and competitive pay. Join a mission-driven team that values community and excellence, and help create memorable experiences for every guest who walks through the doors. If you love cinema and hospitality, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free Movies & Food

Paid Time Off

Flexible Scheduling

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a high-volume restaurant/theater environment preferred.
• Active alcohol and food handlers certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Serve guests and ensure a world-class hospitality experience.
• Organize theater cleaning and manage guest orders from entry to delivery.
• Maintain safety standards and assist with guest issues.

Skills

Customer Service

Team Collaboration

Schedule Flexibility

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

Compensation Range:

$11.15 - $11.15 Plus Tips

Location:

2636 HYLAN BLVD STE 230, STATEN ISLAND, New York, 10306

Our Guest Attendants will have the pleasure of serving our theater guests and being their point of contact for a variety of functions within the venue, including check-in, finding their theater, answering questions at the Concierge desk, confirming/taking orders in the theater, delivering food and beverage and processing payments. They have a laser focus on creating a world-class hospitality experience while staying focused on safety standards so our guests can enjoy a safe, clean, distraction-free, and enjoyable environment. They know that it’s okay to be off task if they’re on the Mission; To Ensure Every Guest Has An Awesome Experience And Is Excited To Return.

They are the face of the Alamo for our guests and will do what it takes to make them feel welcome and cared for.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do awesome work!
• Free movies & food
• Paid time off
• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

OUR MISSION:

To Ensure EVERY Guest and Teammate Has An AWESOME Experience And Is EXCITED To Come Back

CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains kindness and understanding
• Organizes and leads the theater cleaning, ensuring that each occupied seat is marked cleaned and sanitized before the next film
• Ensure order cards, safety, and guest needs are being taken care of in multiple theaters
• Launches and manages the guests’ orders from POS entry to delivery
• Performs assigned opening and closing duties on specified shifts
• Maintains assistive listening and close-captioned devices
• Maintains a positive and team-driven atmosphere
• Troubleshoots guest issues with the support of the management team
• Owns the lobby and seating experience - maintains socially distant lines when needed, announces theater seating, guides guests to theaters/facilities as needed, communicates with venue leadership as appropriate
• Maintains a working knowledge of our core and limited-time-only “LTO” menu offerings
• Maintains a working knowledge of the films and events playing in our theaters
• Maintains world-class cleanliness standards for the venue - theater seats, handrails, tables, the lobby, and commonly touched areas
• Maintains the highest safety standards and follows all protocols to keep our teams and guests healthy - is knowledgeable about all Alamo policies and procedures
• Responsible for all guest-facing interactions and the overall guest experience in the theater
• Uphold standards of behavior as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct, and Operational Guidelines

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2+ years experience in high volume restaurant/theater environment a plus
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment
• Schedule flexibility - early mornings, late nights, weekends, holidays
• Active alcohol certification with the applicable state agency
• Active food handlers certification with the applicable state agency
• Being a cinephile is a plus!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to execute light lifting and transport items medium distances, up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand in one place for extended periods
• Able to walk up and down stairs many times over a course of hours
• Positions oneself to duck out of view of the guests in the theaters
• Operates POS entry using touchscreen devices
• Ability to move with caution and operate in a busy/sometimes loud environment

OUR CORE VALUES:

DO THE RIGHT THING
We strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY
We value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other’s passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don’t tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.

BOLDLY GO
Like the crew of the Starship Enterprise, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.

GIVE A SH!T
We are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema