Executive Kitchen Manager

Cinepolis USA is a distinguished luxury cinema exhibitor dedicated to providing enhanced movie-going experiences through its exclusive theater concepts, including "Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas" and "Movie House & Eatery." Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Cinepolis USA operates 26 luxury and premium theaters across several key states such as California, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, Texas, Maryland, and Ohio. The company is part of Cinepolis International, the world’s most popular movie theater exhibitor, renowned globally for innovation, film excellence, and outstanding hospitality. Cinepolis USA combines a passion for the cinematic arts with an unwavering commitment to quality service, offering guests a unique blend of visual and culinary delight in an upscale environment. Their theaters feature state-of-the-art technology, comfortable seating, and top-tier food and beverage options, setting them apart in the competitive entertainment industry.

As a Cinepolis Team Member, you are central to the company's mission of delivering exceptional luxury cinema experiences. This role emphasizes both guest satisfaction and operational excellence within an enjoyable and professional environment. Team members enjoy benefits such as generous employee discounts on tickets, food, and nonalcoholic beverages, as well as special gifts celebrating milestone work anniversaries.

The position in focus is a full-time, exempt management role reporting directly to the Regional Manager. This dynamic role blends leadership, culinary oversight, and guest service responsibilities to ensure every customer experiences first-class movie and dining entertainment. The manager will maintain operational standards by overseeing kitchen operations, controlling food costs and inventory, and ensuring safe and sanitary conditions. Moreover, the role demands a focus on culinary innovation, team development, and scheduling logistics to accommodate business fluctuations due to movie showtimes, seasonal trends, and weather.

This comprehensive role requires the ability to handle multiple priorities with professionalism and a hospitable attitude that creates a warm, fun, and engaging atmosphere for guests and employees alike. The successful candidate will lead recruitment efforts, hiring, onboarding, and training while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cross-training among team members. They will be the primary communications liaison between kitchen and front-of-house teams, ensuring smooth operations and responsiveness to customer feedback.

The position calls for a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, coupled with a minimum of three years in a salaried managerial role within full-service, casual dining. Experience in establishments serving alcohol is desirable. Candidates must have extensive knowledge of professional cooking techniques, food safety, sanitation, and kitchen management while demonstrating the capacity to work calmly under pressure and motivate employees toward common goals. A flexible schedule is essential, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and up to 50 hours per week to meet operational demands. Cinepolis USA is committed to equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion across its workforce to ensure a respectful and supportive workplace environment.