Runner

Cinépolis Cinemas USA; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tickets

Free popcorn & soda

50% food & beverage discount

Free employee meal

Employee recognition program

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Cinépolis USA in Texas theatre operations is seeking a courteous Runner to deliver concessions, food, and beverages with prompt, accurate service to guests.

You will join a team that values hospitality and teamwork in a high-energy environment. Applicants must be 18+, have 1+ year food-running experience, and hold ServSafe and alcohol training certifications.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ years of food running or bussing preferred.
• ServSafe, Food Handling and Alcohol training certifications required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees, guests, and management.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to handle difficult and stressful situations and issues in a positive manner.
• Must be able to maintain strong attention to detail while able to prioritize in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Have integrity and can be counted on to the right thing.
• Available nights, holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver concessions items, kitchen items, and bar items to guests including utensils, sauces, and napkins while embodying Nice and Amazing Service by following all In Seat Dining procedures.
• Work closely with expediter to ensure all food is delivered simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate Commitment, and Integrity at all times – double check that orders are correct and complete and communicate with kitchen/expediter/supervisors if they are not.
• Guide guests through the menu and suggest promotions, add-ons, or upselling, demonstrating knowledge of menu and Cinepolis offerings if guests would like to order more items.
• Clean auditoriums removing all dishes, trash, and providing managers with any found items.
• Be of service to your team members and assist them when needed including scanning tickets for guests, cleaning and restroom checks, and ringing up guests at concessions or box office.
• Navigate guest complaints and assist with requests or direct them to proper resource if unable to assist.
• Be cognizant of issues with movie projections-communicating with management when issues arise.
• Complete all opening, mid and closing procedures- including but not limited to other duties.
• Acknowledging guest by Cinépolis standards.
• Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Food running experience

ServSafe certified

Alcohol training

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Integrity

Availability nights and weekends

Job description

CINÉPOLIS CAREERS

Cinépolis USA is a luxury cinema exhibitor offering enhanced movie-going experiences through our “Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas” and “Movie House & Eatery” theater concepts. Based in Dallas, we operate 26 luxury and premium theaters across California, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Maryland, and Ohio, with plans to expand further. As part of Cinépolis International, the most popular movie theater exhibitor globally, we are dedicated to innovation, film, and hospitality worldwide.

AS A CINÉPOLIS TEAM MEMBER, YOU ARE WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO US!

Our team members enjoy a generous employee discount on tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages, and they also receive gifts for reaching milestone work anniversaries!

JOB DESCRIPTION

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TITLE: Runner

DEPARTMENT: Operations

LOCATION: Theater

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NO

REPORTS TO: General Manager

Cinépolis is MORE THAN A MOVIE ™ Together, we light up the lives of our guests and each other with Film, Food, and Fun!

Employee Perks

• At Cinépolis, USA, we value our employees and strive to provide a rewarding and enjoyable work environment. That’s why we offer a range of exciting perks to show our appreciation for their hard work and dedication. These perks are just a few ways we show our employees how much we value their contributions and commitment to excellence.

FREE EMPLOYEE TICKETS

• Employees may attend movies with a guest for free!

FREE POPCORN & SODA

• Employees may enjoy free popcorn and soda while working their shifts!

50% FOOD & BEVERAGE DISCOUNT

• Employees may enjoy 50% off food and beverage items, excluding alcohol, from the menu and concessions while working and off the clock as guests!

FREE EMPLOYEE MEAL

• Employees who work 4 hours or more during a shift may enjoy a free meal!

EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

• Cinepolite of the Month Recognition includes:
• Digital Marketing Campaign for employees with a recognition pin
• Private watch party with twenty (20) guests
• Pizza, Popcorn and Non-Alcoholic Beverages Provided or
• Free employee meals for a month

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

• Strategic Development Plans
• Internal Promotional Opportunities
• We invest in YOU!

JOB SUMMARY

Runners are the glue that holds our service together! Their focus is to deliver ordered food and drinks to guests, but they have a huge impact on creating excellent service that keeps guests coming back again and again. They ensure orders are delivered correctly and promptly, and that the guests have all that they need to enjoy the film and their meal. Their enthusiasm, attention to detail, and hospitality are what sets our dining in experience apart from the rest.

JOB DUTIES

• Deliver concessions items, kitchen items, and bar items to guests including utensils, sauces, and napkins while embodying Nice and Amazing Service by following all In Seat Dining procedures.
• Work closely with expediter to ensure all food is delivered simultaneously, in high quality and in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrate Commitment, and Integrity at all times – double check that orders are correct and complete and communicate with kitchen/expediter/supervisors if they are not.
• Guide guests through the menu and suggest promotions, add-ons, or upselling, demonstrating knowledge of menu and Cinepolis offerings if guests would like to order more items.
• Clean auditoriums removing all dishes, trash, and providing managers with any found items.
• Be of service to your team members and assist them when needed including scanning tickets for guests, cleaning and restroom checks, and ringing up guests at concessions or box office.
• Navigate guest complaints and assist with requests or direct them to proper resource if unable to assist.
• Be cognizant of issues with movie projections-communicating with management when issues arise.
• Complete all opening, mid and closing procedures- including but not limited to other duties.
• Acknowledging guest by Cinépolis standards.
• Attend and participate in trainings and meetings.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Must be 18 years or older. Refer to your state guidelines
• 1+ years of food running or bussing preferred
• ServSafe, Food Handling and Alcohol training certifications required
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with employees, guests, and management
• Effective communication skills with the ability to handle difficult and stressful situations and issues in a positive manner
• Must be able to maintain strong attention to detail while able to prioritize in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Have integrity and can be counted on to the right thing
• Available nights, holidays and weekends

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, you will walk, bend, and stand for periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be asked to light lift 25lbs to 50lbs occasionally with assistance.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a theater environment where typical levels of noise, dust and activity can be expected. The noise level in the work environment is typical for cinemas and can vary from moderate to high depending on areas of premise.

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be added at any time per the business needs.

Cinépolis USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

**Cinepolis is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.