Description:
Cinema West, California’s #1 movie chain, has a great opportunity for a high-energy, strong leader for the District Manager position.
Cinema West Corporate Office is located in Petaluma, however this position can be based out of the greater northern California area.
Cinema West offers fantastic benefits:
Medical & dental
Matched 401(k)
Paid Vacation
Paid Personal days
Paid Holidays
“Six” Sick days
Performance Reviews
Bonus
Strong Leadership Team Environment
Requirements:
Position: District Manager- This is a full-time, exempt position.
Reports to: Theatre Operations Director
Pay Range: $90,000 - $110,000 (annually)
Bonus Opportunity: up to $11,600
Purpose
The Cinema West District Manager owns and is accountable for the results of the District’s theatres and for the performance of the General Managers (GMs).
This position requires the ability to coach individuals to improve company standards as well as financial results.
This position requires on-site visits to the District’s theatres on a frequent basis for on-site observation and support of the theatres’ operations.
These visits include periods during high-volume guest patronage, often weekends and holidays, as well as off-peak times.
Establish strong partnerships with the GMs to lead and guide them to success and maximize profits
Ensure that all guests have a safe and positive theatre experience
Provide top-notch, quality training to produce high-performing teams that are professional, effective and provide excellent guest service.
The District includes theatres throughout California (mostly in northern CA) as well as Idaho.
Please note this position is not a Monday – Friday 8:00a – 5:00p type of job.
This position requires extensive travel to the theatres and calls for unusual workdays, including holiday and weekends.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Operations
Lead, guide and mentor the GMs to maximum profitability
Communicate financials and key performance metrics to the GMs
Achieve or exceed key financial and metric targets
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Visit theatres regularly to review and observe operations during both peak and off-peak times
Continually offer suggestions for improvement
Ensure employees and guests are in a safe environment
GM Development
Provide strategic leadership to the GMs; develop, train and mentor GMs to include succession planning.
Communicate regularly and honesty with the GMs to maximize results, coach for improvement.
Complete GMs annual and/or periodic Performance Reviews
Support GMs in resolving theatre issues
Guest Experience/Market Share
Partner with GMs to ensure Cinema West is the #1 theatre-of-choice for all guests
Partner with the GMs in creating outstanding guests’ experiences
Maximize market share within specific DMAs with proven tracking
Employees
Partner with HR and the GMs to ensure Cinema West is the employees’ employer-of-choice
Contribute to a great workplace by retaining and rewarding star employees, and coaching and counseling employees
Assist the GMs in creating high-morale workplaces
Concessions
Create and implement strategies to maximize food and beverage revenue per guest
Create and implement strategies to minimize cost of goods
Work with GMs to improve concession staff performance
Work with GMs to maintain an inviting concession stand presentation showcasing fresh and tasty concession products
Keep abreast of industry trends, and propose and implement new products
Manage Cinema West relationships with food and beverage vendors
Requirements
Must be a high performing Cinema West GM for at least three years.
Must have a solid background in movie theatre operations covering all areas (sales, operations, customer service, staffing, …)
Must have a solid understanding of financials (P&L, payroll, Balance Sheet, …)
Must possess strong leadership skills (ethical, respect, motivational, lead-by-example, …)
Must have excellent communication skills (interpersonal, writing, presenting, …)
Must have great computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, …)
Must have skills & experience with cinema technology (projection, POS, systems, …)
Must have strong analytical and reasoning skills
Must have basic knowledge in HR laws
EEO Statement
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, gender, age, religious preference, handicap, national origin, sexual orientation or marital status.