Deputy General Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location
Hemel Hempstead
Business Area:
Cineworld Cinemas, Internal
Job type:
Full Time Contract
Salary:
£32,000 plus Location Allowance
Contact name:
Paul Dorrell
Contact email:
paul.dorrell@cineworld.co.uk
Job ref:
053256
Published:
19 days ago
Deputy General Manager - Hemel HempsteadCineworld Hemel Hempstead is a newly refurbished 17 Screen, Complexity 1 cinema boasting an IMAX, Superscreen and Starbucks, located on Jarman Square Leisure Park. The management team consists of a General Manager and Deputy General Manager. In role you would be responsible for leading a team of 2 Cinema Managers, 5 Team Leaders and a team of approximately 50 Team Members. You will also be responsible for 1 Starbucks Store Manager, 3 Store Supervisors and a team of 8 Baristas. Due to the fast paced and challenging nature of the cinema this role is perfectly suited to an experienced Cinema/Store Manager or current Deputy General Manager who is looking to progress within Cineworld. The ideal candidate will be fully available 7 days a week.
As a Deputy General Manger, you will use your existing experience to ensure the smooth running of the cinema. This diverse role will see you managing the commercial aspects of the cinema. In addition to this, you will be highly visible providing a superior level of customer service and leading the team to deliver an unrivalled cinema experience.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Deputise for the General Manager in their absence
- Working in partnership with the General Manager, responsible for all recruitment, development and management of the cinema team with particular responsibility for your direct reports
- Implement and deliver and achieve business objectives through your management team
- Ensuring adequate staffing levels at all times
- Stock Control
- Cash reconciliation
- Addressing and resolving customer complaints
- Coaching Managers, Team Leaders and Team Members
- Adherence to Health and Safety legislation
- Monitoring compliance and maintaining standards
- Delivery of the Company Strategy to be the best place to watch a movie
- Performance management
- Operations management
- Budgetary management
Not only may you be able to see films before they’re open to the public but you will be eligible for the Cineworld Cinepass which entitles you and up to two guests complimentary cinema visits and discounts on food and drink, 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 (inclusive of bank holidays), you may also want to join our contributory pension scheme, cash back healthcare plan and eye care scheme.
In addition to this we also offer retail incentives and in house competitions where you can win amazing prizes!
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.
A Deputy General Manager role within Cineworld Cinemas may provide the path to reach your career aspirations. There is the opportunity to obtain a wealth of experience and develop your skills to potentially progress to a General Manager vacancy. If you have a team focus, a passion for customer service and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role then this is the one for you
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 Deputy 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 £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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