General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Showcase is a leading multi-national cinema exhibitor. We are passionate about delivering the very best cinema-going experience, teamed with a first class food and beverage operation and cutting-edge technology, enabling us to offer the very highest standards of service to each and every guest.
General Assistants
Our employees are important to our success and we want them to be part of our open, honest and energetic environment. You'll need to be friendly, passionate and committed to delivering exceptional guest service, be someone who thrives on working in a team and sharing the film experience with our guests. This is definitely not a 9 to 5 industry and applicants must be prepared to work evenings and weekends.
As part of our team your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Greeting and assisting our guests
- Ticket & Refreshment Sales
- Maintaining the cleanliness of refreshment areas, equipment and cinema auditoriums
Previous experience in a customer service role and cash handling would be advantageous although not essential as full training will be provided.
In return for your hard work and dedication you will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate of pay, paid annual leave and a cinema pass enabling you and a guest to visit the cinema weekly to see a film of your choice.
Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract
Salary: £4.81-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
- customer Service: 1 year (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 10/03/2023
Reference ID: Showcase Cinema De Lux Derby
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for General Assistant roles across Showcase Cinema De Lux Derby'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 General.
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 £5 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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