Theatre Manager

Join Our Team As part of our Cinemark Universe, you'll discover fun opportunities with real growth potential and plenty of perks. With 500+ theatres and nearly 6,000 screens; we're truly a global presence of 20,000 movie lovers working together to make unforgettable experiences. Role Summary: The Presentation Manager is responsible for leading and supporting Presentation and Quality Assurance teams across multiple locations to ensure consistently high quality movie theatrical exhibition. This role emphasizes people leadership, regional performance management, operational consistency, strategic execution, and cross functional collaboration with theatre operations and corporate partners. The Presentation Manager develops team capabilities, drives standardization, and ensures that presentation systems, processes, and performance meet or exceed company standards. The position includes oversight of presentation quality, digital cinema systems, regional staffing, budgeting, and preventive maintenance programs. This role requires extensive travel and availability outside normal business hours. Key Responsibilities People Leadership & Team Development Lead, manage, and support a regional team of Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS) and other Presentation personnel across multiple states. Recruit, hire, develop, coach, evaluate, and retain talent. Oversee regional staffing strategies, succession planning, training effectiveness, and performance management. Partner with Theatre General Managers and Operations leadership to align presentation priorities with business and guest-experience goals. Operational Excellence & Standards Compliance Ensure consistent execution of presentation standards across all assigned theatres. Conduct site visits, audits, and evaluations; provide feedback to Quality Assurance Specialists, theatre management, and field leadership. Identify quality gaps and drive corrective action plans. Ensure compliance with safety, health, and regulatory standards. Serve as a subject-matter expert and escalation resource for complex presentation and system challenges. Digital Cinema Systems & Technical Oversight Ensure digital projection and sound equipment is properly maintained and performing to company standards. Oversee installation and commissioning of digital cinema and sound equipment, including Premium formats. Support vendor warranty compliance and coordinate system repairs, upgrades, and prioritization of maintenance tasks. Drive reliability through preventive maintenance programs and equipment audits. Strategic & Regional Management Manage regional budgets, including travel, maintenance, capital needs, expense controls, and forecasting. Review, monitor, and approve regional expenditures and payroll for QAS teams. Contribute to long-range planning by evaluating regional needs and supporting enterprise initiatives. Lead presentation-related projects and system enhancements, coordinating timelines, resources, and vendor partners. Reporting & Communication Complete reporting for site visits, new openings, remodels, special projects, and regional performance metrics. Maintain strong communication with theatres, field leadership, and corporate partners to ensure alignment and transparency. Promote a safe, engaging, and collaborative work environment across all assigned locations. Requirements Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent required; college or higher education preferred. Minimum 2 years of experience as a QAS, General Manager, or equivalent role. Minimum 3 years of people-leadership experience demonstrated, including coaching, development, and performance management. Experience managing teams across multiple locations preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Skills & Competencies Solid knowledge of digital projection and sound systems; Barco or similar digital cinema certifications are a plus. Benefits Available: At Cinemark, we believe every team member should feel like a hero. Each career comes with a variety of blockbuster benefits for both hourly and salaried team members. Employee Discount 401(k) Matching* Growth Opportunities Education Assistance* Health Benefits* Parental Leave* Paid Time Off* Daily Pay* Free Movies* *Benefits may vary by career category, so be sure to check the specific details on our career site. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Cinemark is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr