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Cinemark Theatres

Operates multiplex theaters and screenings

Theatre Team Member

Part-Time
$16.90 - $18.23
Entry
El Centro, CA, USA
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityDining, Bar & Counter Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Complete basic food handling training and obtain any locally or state-mandated certification, health card, or food handlers permit where required.
  • Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Maintain regular and consistent attendance.
  • Effectively and regularly converse in and comprehend English, and communicate verbally and in writing with people of all ages, genders, and personalities.
  • Work in a team environment and independently.
  • Take and follow direction.
  • Respond with a sense of urgency.
  • Handle cash accurately and demonstrate basic math skills.
  • Frequently bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Frequently stand, walk, and reach around the theatre, and stand for extended periods.
  • Be able to work in an environment where noise may be moderate to high.
Responsibilities
  • Greet Guests with a smile in a timely and professional manner.
  • Operate Cinemark’s point-of-sale system for all transactions completed on the assigned register.
  • Verify tickets at the podium and direct Guests to an auditorium.
  • Ensure tickets are sold in accordance with the MPAA rating system, studio admittance policy, and company policy.
  • Provide pricing, movie, special event, alternative movie selection, and general theatre information.
  • Respond to Guest phone calls and questions in a professional manner that provides quality customer service.
  • Conduct theatre inspections to monitor movie presentation and sound quality, watch for film and content theft, and help maintain a safe, quality environment within the auditoriums.
  • Keep theatre property clean and free from debris, including the lobby, aisles, restrooms, auditoriums, exits, and parking lot.
  • Prepare food and properly operate cooking, warming, and popping equipment.
  • Consistently wipe down and sanitize employee and Guest high-contact areas.
  • Comply with all local, state, and federal food safety laws.
  • Monitor safety and security issues, including trip hazards, lighting, and suspicious persons, and report them to management.
  • Assist with opening and closing duties as assigned by management.
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

About the company

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Cinemark Theatres operates a chain of movie theaters in the United States and Latin America, showing films and offering concessions and related experiences. It runs venues with scheduled showtimes, digital film projection, and ticket and snack sales through the venue or companion apps and loyalty programs. The company grows by building new theaters and acquiring other chains, creating a broad geographic footprint and evolving its theater designs over time. Its goal is to be a leading global movie exhibitor by expanding its network, entering new markets, and using acquisitions to strengthen its footprint and financial position.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Dallas, Texas

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 2026 adjusted EBITDA hit $294 million, with nearly $300 million free cash flow.
  • Cinemark added seven XD, 12 ScreenX, two IMAX, and 112 D-BOX auditoriums in H1 2026.
  • February 2026 extinguished remaining COVID-related debt and resumed dividend payments at $0.09 quarterly.

What critics are saying

  • Cinemark still depends on studio slates; weak 2027 releases would crush attendance and margins.
  • $1.87 billion debt, including 2030 and 2032 maturities, keeps refinancing pressure alive.
  • Streaming and direct-to-consumer windows keep eroding repeat visits, especially if premium novelty fades.

What makes Cinemark Theatres unique

  • Cinemark's XD, ScreenX, IMAX, and D-BOX premium mix drove 15% of box office revenue.
  • Q2 2026 revenue topped $1.09 billion, Cinemark's first quarterly billion-dollar milestone.
  • July 2026 collectibles for The Odyssey and Spider-Man strengthen its event-experience brand.

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Benefits

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

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Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%
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Oct 8th, 2026
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ComingSoon.net
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