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Cinema Experience Manager

On-site in Bournemouth·Added 10 days ago (last checked 3 Oct)

ODEON Cinemas

19 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • £13.71 an hour

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

  • Apply by Thursday 15 October

    The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Experience leading or supporting teams in hospitality, retail, or fast-paced environments
  • A supportive, people-first leadership style‑
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • High standards of safety, service, and operational delivery
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and late nights
  • A safe way to travel to and from late shifts
  • Willingness to learn Costa Coffee operations and quality standards (full training provided)

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Whether you've managed a team before or supported one informally, we'll help you grow into the role. Join us on £13.71 per hour during training and unlock £15.55 per hour when you are fully trained and ready to go.

The role

At ODEON, we believe cinema is more than what happens on the screen - it's the atmosphere, the energy, and the experience we create together. As a Cinema Experience Manager, you'll help lead the team that brings that buzz to life. From the excitement of opening night blockbusters to the warmth of serving a great Costa Coffee before a big show, you'll be at the heart of making every visit memorable.

If you're passionate about people, thrive in busy environments, and want to shape unforgettable cinema moments, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do

You'll support the Cinema Manager in delivering smooth, memorable cinema operations including:

  • Leading and motivating Cinema Hosts throughout each shift
  • Overseeing guest experience across all areas; retail, ticketing, ushering, and Costa Coffee operations
  • Ensuring Costa Coffee quality and service meet brand standards
  • Delivering excellent service during busy showings and peak film releases
  • Maintaining high standards across safety, cleanliness, compliance, and food handling
  • Running shift briefings and making on shift‑ operational decisions
  • Coaching team members to build skills, confidence, and progression
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and guest satisfaction

Why you'll love working with us

  • Lead a supportive team who genuinely want to make every guest visit special
  • Be part of a fast-paced‑, energetic environment filled with filmgoers and community moments
  • Get full training in cinema operations and Costa Coffee leadership standards
  • Build your leadership skills with structured development pathways
  • Enjoy great perks including free cinema tickets, food & drink discounts, and wellbeing support
  • Work somewhere that celebrates individuality, inclusion and belonging

About ODEON Cinemas

Industry
Cinemas

In their own words

Additional information

At ODEON, we're all different and that's something we celebrate. Through Our Incredible Differences, we're building a culture where everyone feels like they belong, they are valued and can bring their whole self to work. We recognise and appreciate the unique perspectives and experiences our colleagues bring, and we're committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment for everyone.

We are proud to partner with 'ReciteMe' to offer accessible tools to support you with your job application. Simply click on 'Accessibility Tools' at the top of the job advert screen. Should you require additional help from our team, whether that's to support with your application through to making adjustments to our recruitment process to assist you, we will be more than happy to help. Drop us an email to jointheteam@odeonuk.com and we will be back in touch to help you!

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team where your contributions truly matter.

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