General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Business Area:
Cineworld Cinemas
Job type:
Full Time Contract
Salary:
£35,000 per annum plus benefits
Contact name:
Elizabeth Morris
Contact email:
careers@cineworld.co.uk
Job ref:
050636
Published:
11 days ago
Cineworld Burton is a complexity 5 cinema with 9 screens, situated in a retail park in the centre of Burton.
It operates a concessions stand, Pick n’ Mix and Baskin Robbins. The full Leadership team consists of a General Manager, 2 Cinema Managers and 3 Team Leaders.
Located in the Midlands in the heart of the historic brewery capital of the world, Cineworld Burton boasts 9 screens with capacities seating up to 316 guests, 5 of which are 3D screens and 3 satellite capable screens. The venue is served by a large free car park and good transport links, with Burton railway station and East Midlands Airport close by.
The ideal candidate will be an existing General Manager or a Deputy General Manager who is ready and looking for their first role as a General Manager. You will be extremely motivated, demonstrate that you live the values, show strong leadership skills and be fully focused on the Customer Experience.
As a General Manager, you’ll be responsible for inspiring your team to deliver an unrivalled cinema experience. You’ll manage and oversee all aspects of running your cinema, from the day to day operations to financial performance. Assisted by a management team, you’ll work to deliver the Cineworld’s KPI’s and foster staff morale, whilst making sure everyone works in a safe and clean environment at all times. To succeed, you’ll need to have previous experience of senior management and the desire to strive for success.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Payroll management
- Facilities and Security management
- Till Operation and cash reconciliation
- Addressing and resolving customer complaints
- Recruitment, induction and training
- Coaching and development
- Adherence to health and safety legislation
- Succession planning
- Monitoring compliance and maintaining standards
- Performance management
- Operational management
- Budgetary management
- Monitoring competitor activity and business trends
- Managing shrinkage, wastage and margins
- Building internal and external business relationships
Not only may you be able to see films before they’re open to the public but you will be eligible for a Premiere Pass which entitles you and a guest complimentary cinema visits at Cineworld and Picturehouse cinemas and discounts on certain concession items, for example popcorn and drinks, so you can all enjoy a night at the movies on us!
Cineworld Cinemas offers a wide variety of benefits; all employees are entitled to 28 days holiday per year, you may also want to join our contributory pension scheme, cash back healthcare plan and eye care scheme.
At Cineworld we review our benefits on a regular basis and there are lots more rewards to come! *Terms and conditions apply to some benefits.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Manager roles across Cineworld Group Plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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