Cinema Or Theatre Attendant

Typical Salary

To

Typical Hours

23 to 25 variable

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Cinema Or Theatre Attendant

You can get into this job through:

an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

Apprenticeship

You may be able to start by doing a customer service practitioner intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly to vacancies advertised by theatres and cinemas. Experience of dealing with the public, for example in retail or hospitality, may give you an advantage though it's not always essential.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
customer service skills
the ability to work well with others
to enjoy working with other people
sensitivity and understanding
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to understand people’s reactions
excellent verbal communication skills
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties could include:

checking tickets
showing people to their seats
selling programmes
selling refreshments from trays or kiosks during the interval
dealing with any problems or complaints
re-stocking the refreshment kiosks and trays
collecting litter and tidying up after a show
working in the cinema or theatre's cafe, bar or box office

Working Environment

You could work in a theatre or at a cinema.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

You could become a cashier, team leader or manager.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

An interest in film or the arts would be helpful.

Restrictions & Requirements

You may need to be aged 18 or over for jobs that involve serving alcohol.