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Not your average management job!

Movies, wine, books, events and a whole lot of personality. Welcome to Dorothy Browns!

We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Cinema Manager to join our team at our much-loved independent cinema in the heart of Arrowtown.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves hospitality, thrives on responsibility and enjoys being a part of a small, passionate team.

We're after someone who can take charge, think on their feet and keep things running smoothly - Whether it's a busy Saturday night, a film festival opening or a quiet afternoon behind the counter.

What does the role involve?

  • Leading, training and managing our front-of-house team

  • Staff rostering, recruitment and performance management

  • Banking, financial reporting and P&L responsibilities

  • Stock ordering, inventory management and regular stocktakes

  • Overseeing daily operations and maintaining high service standards

  • Learning our film programming and projection systems to support cinema operations

  • Special events, festivals and private screenings

  • Taking ownership, solving problems and keeping everything running to a high standard

Who are we looking for?

Someone who is confident, capable and genuinely enjoys being hands on and managing and business.-

  • Previous management experience in hospitality or a similar environment

  • Strong organizational and financial skills

  • LCQ and Duty Managers certificate

  • Confidence in making decisions and taking initiative

  • Practical hands on approach and experience managing and motivating a team

  • Great communication skills and a warm welcoming personality

  • The ability to learn new systems and juggle multiple priorities

Cinema management experience is not essential. We're much more interested in finding the right person with the right attitude and management experience.

You'll have the opportunity to take real ownership of the cinema's daily operations, work alongside a passionate team and help shape the experience we offer our guests.

If you're a natural leader who loves hospitality, enjoys a challenge and would like to work somewhere a little different, we'd love to hear from you!