Emagine Entertainment

Experience Manager

Emagine Entertainment  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
The Manager, Experience position plays a crucial role in the successful operation of the theatre. This role assists the General Manager in the operations of the theatre through shift management, training employees, handling guest complaints, opening, and closing of the building and other operational duties. This position demonstrates strong communication by clearly conveying ideas, actively listening, and tailoring messages to the appropriate audience. All Managers share responsibility for overall theatre operations, including leading by motivating and supporting others while aligning work with organizational goals, policies, and values. This position remains adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining a focus on business impact, quality, and continuous improvement. In addition, this position maintains primary responsibility for Experience functions such as building R&M, Image and Sound, technics, security, and parking/real estate management, in collaboration with the Cinema Support Center teams.   

Key Accountabilities
Manager On Duty  
  • Oversee daily theatre operations, including opening/closing procedures, shift reporting, and ensuring a safe, efficient, and guest-focused environment. 
  • Supervise, train, and assign tasks to employees, maintaining high standards of service, compliance, and operational efficiency. 
  • Manage labor, inventory, and expenditures to meet financial objectives and support operational success. 
  • Respond to and resolve guest concerns, acting as a resource for questions, comments, and service recovery situations. 
  • Support other core theatre functions, including Box Office/HR and In-Theatre Sales, to ensure a seamless operation.  
  • Enforce safety, sanitation, maintenance, and security standards in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. 
  • Serves as a Mentor on Duty and coaches behaviors that support the companies core values and purpose. 
Projection 
  • Conduct monthly screen audits and submit quality presentation reports on a recurring basis. 
  • Prepare and manage weekly projection schedules for all upcoming showtimes. 
  • Oversee storage capacity and organization of projector and media servers. 
  • Develop and build show playlists for special events and non-enterprise screenings. 
  • Coordinate the ingestion and delivery of film content, licensing keys, and trailer materials. 
  • Clean and maintain entertainment technology equipment, including projection portholes and associated hardware. 
  • Monitor projector lamp inventory, maintain usage logs, and ensure adequate stock levels. 
  • Coordinate and facilitate screen content testing to verify quality and accuracy prior to showings. 
  • Manage inventory tracking, procurement, routine maintenance, and cleaning of departmental equipment and supplies. 
  • Manages all budgetary responsibilities related to Image and Sound. 
Facilities 
  • Monitor and coordinate repair and replacement needs across theatre facilities, including lighting, seating, and fixtures. 
  • Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning chemicals, light bulbs, seat components, and other facilities-related supplies and parts. 
  • Conduct regular seating inspections to ensure all seats are in proper working condition. 
  • Perform monthly safety checks of emergency lighting systems and fire extinguishers to ensure compliance and readiness. 
  • Track and follow up on outstanding facilities issues to ensure timely resolution, including managing work orders, liaising with vendors, and escalating issues as needed. 
  • Manages all budgetary responsibilities related to facility maintenance, security, and cleaning. 
Experience & Competencies
  • Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality industry 
  • College education in a related field is considered an asset 
  • Proven leadership experience 
  • Strong commitment to delivering high-quality service in a guest-focused environment  
  • Ability to identify solutions, improve efficiencies, and drive results 
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 
  • Confident presenting recommendations and providing operational guidance 



Emagine Entertainment

About Emagine Entertainment

Emagine Entertainment’s affiliates own and operate luxury theaters in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Emagine operates 28 theaters with a combined 30,068 seats and 342 screens. Emagine led the way in bringing luxury theaters to the metropolitan Detroit market. Emagine enjoys the honor and distinction of being named “Best Movie Theater” for several years running by the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit News, and WDIV television. Emagine has been named “Best Theater to See a First Run Movie” by Hour Detroit Magazine consecutively for the past 9 years. Emagine is ranked as the 9th largest theatre chain in North America according to the 2022 Giants of Exhibition report from The Boxoffice Pro, the premiere publication of theatrical exhibition.

Emagine is a recognized innovator in the theatrical exhibition industry having been the first theater chain in the world to convert to 100% digital projection. In 1997, Cinema Hollywood (now Emagine Birch Run) was the first theater in Michigan to open with all stadium seating. Emagine was the first to introduce 4K projection to the Detroit market, and it boasted 3 of the first 100 Dolby Atmos® immersive sound systems deployed worldwide. On December 15, 2017, Emagine began operating the largest movie screen in the State of Michigan with the opening of its Super EMX auditorium (featuring laser projection technology) at its megaplex in Novi, Michigan; and on December 19, 2019, Emagine opened the largest CinemaScope screen in the Midwest at its Emagine Canton/Westland location.

Emagine’s luxury experience incorporates not only reclining chairs but also gourmet snacks, reserved seating, in-seat service and other upscale amenities such as valet parking. All Emagine theatres offer adult patrons the option of enjoying their favorite cocktail, beer or wine while concurrently maintaining a genteel and welcoming environment for families.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Troy, Michigan
Year Founded
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Website
emagine-entertainment.com
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