Cinema Manager - Would suit a Deputy or Assistant Cinema Manager looking for a bigger role
Cool state-of-the-art unique multi-faceted social cinema, F & B, conference, events & F & B operation
- **MUST HAVE CINEMA EXPERIENCE***
LOCATION: Preston/Blackpool/Lancaster/Garstang/Lytham St Annes area
SALARY: £30,000 to £42,000 plus various benefits
My client is a highly successful creator & operator of unique multi-faceted forward-thinking hospitality and leisure operations around the world.
Continually ahead of their time their ideas and developments are unlike anything else.
THE VENUE:
Multi-million pound unique cinema operation & destination venue that provides amazing cinema with a place to hold live events, corporate events, to host premieres, use for private hire and use as a sociable work space for creatives as well as having the technology for film, conferencing and multi-media alongside a busy fresh food restaurant & cocktail bar.
There is a real focus on hospitality, serving amazing range of quality snacking food & mouth-watering fresh dishes with fun, quality twists and a real feel of the tradition and heritage of the local area. The menu has been developed by an experienced well-respected catering consultant & the venue has fantastic BOH facilities, including elaborate well-kitted out kitchen.
THE BUSINESS, ROLE & WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The successful candidate must have a strong background with cinema experience and the strength to assist in the running of a multi-faceted F & B, media/conferencing/leisure & event operation.
My client is an exciting ground-breaking operator with a wealth of knowledge across the UK and internationally. They specialise in multi-faceted cinema concepts and are extremely successful and going through a real period of growth. They are looking for an experienced cinema manager who has previous experience in assisting in the running of a busy cinema operation and who wants to be part of something exciting, growing their career further as the company develops.
The company really look after their people and work together, committed to an amazing guest experience, working for a company that really values its people and offers not only a great place to work, but also a real work/life balance.
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate with real potential to progress your career quickly.
What are we looking for ?
- The successful candidate will have a background as a strong strong Deputy or Assistant Manager of a cinema operation looking for a different bigger role with a background within a cool, social cinema setting and with a decent food & beverage offering.
A 'Show Person' who can think outside of the box, over & above what the usual cinemas are doing - hosting events & building an audience outside of films.
- Experience of running a cinema business - some experience of programming, up to date with technology and software and experience of using systems - Vista & Projection etc - would be desirable though not essential
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop, motivate & inspire the team. Developing people from within, ensuring that they are full trained and motivating them to provide the highest standards of service, supporting the recruitment & training of new starters in your team.
- Strong attention to detail & organisational skills.
- Pro-active with the ability to create teams and audiences as well as a great guest experience at all times
- The ability to ensure that the team are adhering to all policies & procedures -health & safety, food safety, fire safety, Film Classification & licensing law - and are compliant at all times, any guest complaints or issues are dealt with and communicated to senior management
- An awareness of competitors & market trends within cinemas - looking at things such as local marketing opportunities around new film launches , driving membership sales etc.
- Great personality who really motivates and gains the buy in of the team as well as being able to handle any guest queries or problems effectively.
- A real passion for film & having the flexibility and scope that comes with not being part of a huge brand.
It's a really exciting project and a fantastic opportunity for the right person !!
LOCATION: The role is based in the Preston/Blackpool/Lytham St Annes/Lancaster commutable area & may suit someone who is based in the North & who either lives or can travel to the area or has proved themselves elsewhere in the UK and is now looking to move or move back to the North West, base themselves in a beautiful area with a lower cost of living etc.
SALARY & PACKAGE: This is an amazing opportunity and the company are happy to invest in the right person with a basic of up to around £40,000 for the right candidate plus various benefits.