Overview

Our general manager is responsible for their cinema and team and drives their performance to achieve successful results, while also ensuring their cinema is the first choice for customers within their local market.You’ll work closely with the senior leadership to ensure your business is set up for success, through team development, smooth operations, strategic decision making and by promoting a positive working culture and environment for your team and customers to enjoy.Alongside other stakeholders and peers in the business, you’ll regularly share ideas, results and wins and learns that will support our overall strategic business objectives and your own individual performance.

What Will I Be Doing?

Create and embed a positive working culture and lead by example by delivering a positive customer experience and by promoting an environment that values diversity and inclusionSet individual objectives for the management team to deliver the cinemas business plan and ensure objectives and KPIs are effectively communicated to the cinema teamLead, manage and coach the team with regular on the spot feedbackEnsure that all incentive plans are fully communicated, carrying out regular progress updates with the management team to engage them in delivering targetsConduct regular performance reviews (including probationary reviews) focusing on individual goals and objectives and development plans for areas of improvement. Upskill the management team to conduct performance reviews for the customer assistantsRecognise high performers and pro-actively support career development and progression opportunitiesEffectively manage any underperformance by clearly addressing all issues with regular monitoring and reviewsDefine the requirements of the team training plan and work with the management team to create a summary of training needs and align with succession planningSource, interview and recruit new team members when necessary and be available to support other cinema recruitment when requested by the area managerProduce a productive cinema roster that supports trading patterns and is cost effectiveManage staff hours with our payroll system (PeopleXD)Continually review and analyse cinema performance and PandL and define the appropriate strategic direction in collaboration with the area managerEnsure screen content schedules are appropriate and match customer traffic demands, the customer demographic and liaise with the supporting departments on any appropriate strategic directionCreate an efficient operations system - High standards of housekeeping in the stock room and storage areas, stock that is maintained, rotated and can be easily located, retail offer is merchandised, replenished and aligned with business compliances and guidelinesShare knowledge and initiatives at area meetings that have improved cinema profitability, working practices, team development and operating standardsTrack, manage and follow up cinema defect logs for site maintenance, ensuring a quick to react approach to avoid any long-term issues that could affect overall cinema performanceEstablish a positive safety culture in the cinema ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, company policies and procedures that creates an environment that is clean, safe and welcoming for everyoneManage general compliance such as fire evacuation, health and safety, replenishment of stock, audits, staff roster, screen checks and cleaningEffectively communicate and delegate additional tasks to promote team development and productivityRegularly attend training workshops and courses as organised by the business to continually develop and upskill your knowledge on the business and people managementWhat Skills Do I Need?

Strong experience in a team leadership role in a customer facing environmentYou\''re a brand ambassador and has a demonstrated history of delivering great customer service and empowering your team along the wayStrong business acumen and can confidently deliver forecasted targets, provide business reports to senior leadership and work at paceStrong communication skills and have the confidence to coach your management team and effectively delegate tasksExcellent verbal and written skillsSignificant experience in people management (e.g., employee relations, performance reviews, recruitment and payroll)Proficient in IT (Excel, MS Office) and confident in using our cinema technology Till points, ticket scanner etc.Lead by example and treats your colleagues and customers with respect and is always approachableA team player that supports your colleagues and peers with daily tasksShares a passion for the film and cinema industryLife at Vue

Vue UK and Ireland is part of Vue International, one of the world\''s leading cinema operations, managing the most respected brands in major European markets and spanning eight countries, 224 sites and 1,962 screens.Working with us means joining a team that lives and breathes unforgettable experiences. We invest in the latest tech, obsess over every little detail, and pour over the data to make things as good as they can possibly be.Our standards are high, but we dont take ourselves too seriously were all about working together and embracing different perspectives because thats how we genuinely improve what we do.Join us in our mission to deliver the ultimate big screen experience.Our Core Values

Analytical: Big picture thinking and detail enables informed decisionsBelonging: Our narrative is one and inclusive team where everyones voice mattersCollaboration: We are in this together - working to offer the best experience for our customers and teamCustomer focus: Our customers are our main priority and at the centre of everything we doDynamic: We are inquisitive problem solvers and not afraid of a challengeExcitement: The world of big screen entertainment is continuously evolving and we wouldnt have it any other wayKey Benefits

Unlimited cinema for you and a monthly allowance for your family and friendsAnnual holiday allowancePension schemeWellbeing support including online GP accessEmployee discounts across our food and beverage range at our venuesExclusive discounts and rewards with many big brands through our rewards programmeEqual opportunities

Vue is committed to ensuring that policies, processes and frameworks, which relate to all aspects of the employee life cycle (e.g., recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, pay review and succession planning etc.) Promote equal access and opportunities for all, ensuring that no one receives unjustified less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion/belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, part time or fixed term status.

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