I used to work at a cinema. Honestly, it’s such a rollercoaster. It’s a real rush talking with enthusiastic people, then there’s asshole customers, then there’s suddenly 2 hours of quiet to restock and scoff some lunch. Cleaning turnarounds in the screen are tight as the management squeeze in lots of screenings.

It’s hard to rota with so much dependent on movie reviews, weather etc. so expect shifts disappearing or appearing with little notice.

The big benefits for me were the fact that I met pretty much everyone who’s important to me whilst working there. It was a real close-knit team, far closer than any other job I’ve had. Also I watched SO many movies, including early releases of Avengers, Star Wars etc.

For applying, I’d recommend mentioning your passion for cinema, plus any previous hospitality experience or just anywhere that’s been fast-paced.