Theater Assistant Manager (Beach Cities Cinema)

Cinema West Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Cinema West Inc. at Beach Cities is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Theater General Manager in guest services, facility management, and staff coaching.

The role oversees Concession, Box Office, Kitchen and Usher operations, and requires leadership to recruit, train and assess staff performance. Great with people, professional and trustworthy are essential as you handle inquiries, ensure safety, and maintain a welcoming theater environment during peak times.

Qualifications

• Management experience in theater, service, or retail.
• Professional and trustworthy with diverse groups.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to supervise and coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily guest services, facility operations and staff coaching.
• Supervises Concession, Box Office, Kitchen and Usher duties.
• Recruits, trains and assesses floor staff performance.
• Supports daily goals, tasks and assignments.
• Answers questions and resolves complaints politely.
• Maintains inventory and cash-out at end of shift.
• Keeps theater clean and orderly; watches for safety issues.
• Pours alcoholic beverages and complies with liquor laws.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

Description

Classification: PART-TIME VARIABLE, NON-EXEMPT

Salary Level: $21.00 TO $23.00 PER HOUR

Reports to: Theater General Manager

Great with People? Eager to apply your skills to management? Assistant Manager at Beach Cities may be exactly what you are looking for. If you have management experience (in theater, service, or retail), are professional, trustworthy, and able to work with a diverse group of people, read on. Primary responsibility of the Assistant Manager is to assist the General Manager in overseeing the daily operations of guest services, facility management, and employee coaching and encouraging.

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Ensures that each guest receives outstanding guest service by providing a guest-friendly environment.


• Performs as well as supervises duties of all areas; Concession, Box Office, Kitchen and Usher.


• Recommends recruits, trains, develops, and assesses performance outcomes of floor staff on a regular basis.


• Supports daily goals, tasks and assignments.


• Answers customer questions and courteously resolves complaints.


• Daily inventory count and cash-out registers at end of shift.


• Keeps the theater clean and orderly.


• Watches for safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.).


• Pours alcoholic beverages to Customers and complies with state liquor laws and Cinema West policies.


• Performs other duties as assigned by General Manager.

Requirements

• Available to work evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires regular and consistent attendance.


• Ability to communicate with all ages, genders, and personalities. Ability to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend in English.


• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and to be able to move quickly to meet peak demand before & after show times.


• Requires the ability to occasionally lift and clean food preparation and soft drink equipment.


• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis.


• Leadership.


• Teamwork Oriented.


• Customer/Client Focus.


• Initiative.


• Time Management.


• Communication Proficiency.


• Technical Capacity.


• Supervisory Responsibility

Work Environment

This job operates in a movie theater environment, sometimes in theaters with limited lighting, with guests coming and going, and peak rush times. The pace can be fast, but must always be welcoming. We serve others! This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and lifting all day,

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma, some college course work preferred

1 year customer service experience

1 year employee supervisory experience

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EEO Statement

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.