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Theatre Manager (261)

Cinemark

Mission, TXFull-time$43–54K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$43–54K/yr
Location
Mission, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Management Accreditation Program, requiredComprehensive Assessment, requiredBasic Food Handling Training, requiredLocal Food Handling Certification Or Permit, requiredSafe Alcohol Service Training, required

Job overview

The Theatre Manager assists the General Manager with theatre operations and performs Senior Assistant Manager duties. The role includes working across departments, training team members, supporting building maintenance and cash control, and completing reports. The manager may serve as Manager on Duty when the General Manager is absent and helps ensure guest service, safety, cleanliness, and consistent application of theatre policies.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cash Handling, nice to haveBasic Math, nice to haveCommunication, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveIndependent Work, nice to haveFollowing Direction, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAttention to Detail, nice to haveTraining Others, nice to haveLeadership, nice to haveConflict Resolution, nice to haveGuest Service, nice to haveEnglish, requiredLifting Up to 50 Lbs, nice to haveExtended Standing, nice to have

Qualifications

Must Be 18+, requiredAssistant Manager for 6 Months, requiredSenior Assistant Manager Experience, nice to haveManagement Accreditation Program, requiredComprehensive Assessment, requiredBasic Food Handling Training, requiredLocal Food Handling Certification or Permit, requiredSafe Alcohol Service Training, requiredHigh School or GED, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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Role Summary: Cinemark Theatre Managers assist the General Manager in the operation of the theatre, in addition to the duties of a Senior Assistant Manager. It is suggested that either the General Manager or Theatre Manager be on duty when the theatre is open for business. They will participate in Team Member training, management team training, building maintenance, cash control, and completion of reports. They must be able to personally perform and/or effectively oversee all job functions in the theatre.

Responsibilities: The essential duties and responsibilities of a Theatre Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Follows the direction of the General Manager
  • Supports General Manager’s decisions in communication with Team Members
  • Responsible for working in all departments and all theatre job functions
  • Acts as the ‘Manager On Duty’ in the General Manager’s absence
  • Trains and coaches Team Members in their specific job functions
  • Assists in the preparation of administrative and special reports for the General Manager
  • Assists the General Manager with monthly inventories and product orders
  • Observes and participates in the inspection of the theatre building, parking lot, landscaping, Cinemark property, roof and exterior signage, and equipment condition
  • Reports the need for building, property, and equipment repairs to the General Manager
  • Follows the policies and procedures as established in Cinemark’s guidelines. Enforces these with all Team Members fairly and consistently
  • All Employee relations issues should be reported to and handled by the General Manager (In the absence of the General Manager, members of management should report Employee relations issues to www.convercent.com)
  • All management must follow the Employee Relations Reporting Protocol
  • All management is held at a high work ethic standard and code of conduct
  • Ensures that theatre Team Members follow the dress code
  • Interacts with Guests for improved service in the theatre and ensures that Team Members are providing excellent Customer service
  • Consistently identifies and sanitizes Employee and Guest high-contact areas
  • Properly addresses any safety or security issues (trip hazards, lighting, suspicious persons, etc.)
  • Properly utilizes Personal Protective Equipment while completing position specific tasks
  • Adapts to the frequency and scope of required cleaning tasks
  • Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • High School or G.E.D. graduate preferred
  • Must work as an Assistant Manager for a minimum of 6 months in a theatre environment
  • Senior Assistant Manager experience preferred
  • Completion of Cinemark’s Management Accreditation Program, and passing of the Comprehensive Assessment testing process.
  • Completes basic food handling training and obtains any local or state mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required
  • Management members who work with alcohol are required to complete a Safe Alcohol Service training program
  • Availability to work flexible hours which include evenings, weekends, and holidays (Must work at least 40 hours per week)
  • Requires regular and consistent attendance
  • Has an energetic and friendly attitude during each shift
  • Provides excellent Guest service
  • Accurate cash handling and basic math skills
  • Interpersonal skills include the ability to communicate (verbal and written) with all ages, genders, and personalities. Must be able to effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently
  • Ability to take and follow direction
  • Responds with a sense of urgency
  • Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail
  • Ability to train and lead others
  • Must be able to resolve conflict

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

  • Frequent bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Frequent standing, walking and reaching around the theater.
  • Noise level may be moderate to high at times.
  • Be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time.

Benefits Available:

At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members.

  • Employee Discount
  • 401(k) Matching*
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Education Assistance*
  • Health Benefits*
  • Parental Leave*
  • Paid Time Off*
  • Daily Pay*
  • Free Movies*

*Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended only as a general guideline of your duties and responsibilities at Cinemark and is not a legally binding contract. Cinemark reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the job description, as it deems appropriate. Any change amendments, or modifications may be implemented even though they have not been communicated, reprinted or substituted in this job description.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All Cinemark theatres are designated smoke-free workplaces. This includes vapor, electronic, conventional, cigars, etc.

Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range: 42,935.10 - 53,668.88

How this job compares

Set against the 9,833 open Operations jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$43–54K/yr
  • Texas median$93–158K/yr241 salary ranges
  • US median$92–138K/yr4,721 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $48K, is 61% below the Texas median midpoint ($124K) — in the lowest quarter of Operations salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 799 open Operations jobs in Texas and 9,833 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Operations postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (6,156 postings).
Education
3,243 of the 9,833 open Operations jobs (33%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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