Cinema Concession Worker

Overview:

Beyond Housing is a nationally recognized community development organization that works to strengthen families and transform underserved communities to create a stronger, more equitable, and prosperous St. Louis region for all. We engage where we’re needed, focusing on building consensus among leaders, providing and preserving housing, fostering community structures that shape lives, and guiding systems that make people’s lives better.

We lead with vision for what a community can be ~ every community is different, but thriving communities tend to share the same basic set of positive traits regarding housing, safety, education, health, infrastructure, and access to basic human services.

We bring together leaders and resources, volunteers, and citizens, and pursue a wide assortment of creative approaches to build stronger, healthier communities for life.

Finally, we are community builders, not kingdom builders. "It’s their neighborhood, future, & dreams". Our objective is to help build and contribute the good things we do for the sake of adding value to the lives of the people we’re honored to serve.

Position:

24:1 Cinema Concession Workers are integral to moviegoers’ experience. In this role, team members perform duties such as preparing and selling food and beverages in the concession area, operating the Point of Sale (POS) system, and collecting payment for food and beverage purchases while providing excellent service. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age. A background check is required for applicants ages 21+ as part of the hiring process. Within 2 weeks of starting employment, hosts must provide proof of vaccination against Hepatitis A.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately handle cash transactions and operate point-of-sale (POS) systems
• Greet guests pleasantly and take orders for food and beverage products
• Prepare and serve food and beverages in compliance with food safety standards
• Maintain the highest quality food standards and portion consistency
• Operate cooking equipment such as the popcorn kettle, hot dog grill, butter & cheese dispensers, and food warmers
• Organize and stock concession inventory as needed
• Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the concession stand using sanitation standards
• Clean up and break down of the concession stand at the end of each day, ensuring that all work areas and equipment are clean, food products are properly stored, utensils are clean and put away, and the floor is swept and mopped
• Assist in opening the concession stand at the beginning of the day, as assigned
• Communicate guest concerns or service issues promptly to management
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Personal Qualities:

• Collaborative – A dynamic personality that is collaboratively minded, can recognize and identify strengths, seek consensus around mutual goals, and build meaningful relationships.
• Creative and Curious – A systems-thinker and builder, who is not afraid to be innovative in designing solutions and has skills in articulating these ideas and concepts.
• Methodical – Strong analytical, systems, and problem-solving skills to evaluate performance, prepare reports, and recommend/implement solutions using independent judgment. Ability to move from concepts to action through strong program design and evaluation.
• Reliable – Leadership skills that reflect and value a team approach, demonstrated integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, and the ability to deliver high quality service. Highly capable of handling multiple tasks, projects and timelines. Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Trusted – Ability to work with residents, partners, and staff of diversified backgrounds with a positive, optimistic, solutions-oriented attitude. Shares a deep respect for the community, its stakeholders and the residents that we serve.
• Driven – Passion for the work and an interest in continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Previous customer service, hospitality, or theater experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to remain on feet for extended periods and perform light physical tasks.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact positively with the public.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and special events as scheduled.

Supervisor:

• Cinema Supervisor

Salary and Benefits:

• Part-time hourly position as determined in current Beyond Housing Employee Handbook.