Kitchen Production Crew

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is a unique and innovative movie theater chain known for combining the cinematic experience with high-quality food and beverage service. Located at 6770 Abrams Rd, Dallas, Texas, 75231, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a vibrant environment where guests can enjoy not only the latest films but also an exceptional culinary experience. With a commitment to excellence and community, the company has cultivated a reputation for delivering an immersive and enjoyable outing for moviegoers. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema emphasizes a culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction, creative innovation, and a collaborative team environment. Its theaters serve as neighborhood landmarks, tying entertainment with local culture and hospitality. The company values diversity, inclusivity, and engagement, fostering a welcoming atmosphere for both guests and team members. Employment with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema provides opportunities to be part of a passionate and dynamic team that prioritizes quality, safety, and memorable experiences. The compensation range for the position is $17.00 to $20.00 per hour, complemented by a list of benefits and flexible work schedules designed to support team members’ work-life balance. This role is based in Dallas, Texas, within an environment focused on a fun and respectful workplace, rewards for excellence, and continuous growth and community involvement.

The role of a member of the Alamo Production Crew, which encompasses the entire kitchen team, is vital to maintaining the heart and soul of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema experience. The Production Crew is responsible for preparing food in strict accordance with Alamo’s carefully crafted recipes and standards, ensuring not only quality and taste but also the timely delivery and presentation that patrons expect. Team members in this role understand their important part within the larger kitchen and theater team, working collaboratively to create an outstanding culinary journey for guests. The kitchen team works across various stations such as dishwashing, prep, frying, salad making, grilling, and pizza preparation, providing diversity in daily tasks and opportunities for skill development. The position demands a keen attention to detail, especially in maintaining health and safety standards, from daily station set-up and restaurant safety practices to controlling cross-contamination and allergy protocols.

This is a tip-shared position, with a distribution model that allocates 20 percent of total tips to the back of house (BOH) staff and 80 percent to the front of house (FOH), reinforcing a culture of shared success and teamwork. The Production Crew members are expected to uphold the company’s core values which include doing the right thing, fostering community, boldly going after innovation, and showing passion for excellent service. They also contribute to the overall cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of kitchen areas and equipment, ensuring the environment is conducive to efficient and quality food production. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema offers a fun and positive workspace, free movies and food for team members, competitive pay, medical and dental benefits for all full-time and part-time employees, and flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse lifestyles. This role requires availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods.