Theater Manager

GQT Movies; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

Dental & vision Insurance

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Employee discounts

Work in a fun environment!

Job summary

GQT Movies is seeking a Theater Manager in Lafayette, IN to lead daily theater operations and a small team. The role emphasizes guest-first service, effective communication with leadership, and strong organizational skills to drive performance.

You will manage personnel, facilities, vendors, and finances, ensure cleanliness and service quality, and coordinate with corporate on marketing and sales initiatives. Availability on weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have availability to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must have 2+ years of management experience in a related field.
• Must have a positive team-focused attitude and be willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of theater operations, including personnel, facilities, vendors, and finances.
• Communicate clearly with company leadership to coordinate duties.
• Oversee daily theater operations, cleanliness, and performance.
• Be available outside scheduled hours to handle urgent matters.
• Learn systems related to service delivery and basic theater tech problems.
• Oversee money, asset, and inventory management; protect company property.
• Help hire, train, schedule and develop team members using company standards.
• Work at least one opening and one closing shift weekly.
• Provide excellent guest experiences by addressing concerns proactively and reactively.
• Coordinate marketing and sales activities with the corporate office.

Skills

Management experience

Job description

Theater Manager - Immediate Hiring

Are you passionate about managing a theater and creating memorable experiences for audiences? Do you thrive while developing and working alongside a small team?

We are looking for a highly skilled and dynamic Theater Manager to join our team. As a Theater Manager, you will have the opportunity to showcase your leadership abilities, guest-first focus, and organizational skills.

Job Description

• Our Theater Managers help direct and share is the responsibility of all aspects of theater operations. The Theater Manager position is a dynamic position - the ability to adapt and perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment is a must.

Generally, work tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Managing and having responsibility of all aspects of the theater, including personnel, facility, vendor, and financial management
• Communicating timely, clearly, and effectively with company leadership to coordinate the execution of duties
• Providing keen oversight of the operation, cleanliness, and performance of the theater
• Being available, outside scheduled working hours, to field time-sensitive or urgent communications from the theater
• Learning all systems related to delivering our services and developing basic problem-solving skills related to theater technology
• Overseeing money, asset, and inventory management and acting as a custodian of company property
• Helping to hire, train, schedule and develop team members using company standards as a guide
• Working at least one opening and one closing shift at theater each week
• Providing an excellent guest experience by proactively and reactively addressing guest concerns
• Serving as a liaison to the corporate office in coordinating marketing and sales activities

Qualifications / Expectations

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have availability to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must have 2+ years of management experience in a related field
• Must have a positive team-focused attitude and be willing to learn

Benefits:

• Group health insurance
• Dental & vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for advancement
• Employee discounts
• Work in a fun environment!

Location: GQT Eastside 10 IMAX 300 Farabee Dr N, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Based in Lafayette, Indiana, GQT Movies is a privately held theater circuit with 23 locations and 181 screens across six states.
As the new iteration of Goodrich Quality Theaters, Inc., a company with roots dating back to 1930, GQT continues to innovate and grow upon the foundation of bringing communities of moviegoers together by providing exceptional quality and service experiences across the Midwest.
For more information, visit https://www.gqtmovies.com