The New Parkway is Hiring a Manager on Duty
The New Parkway Theater is hiring a Manager on Duty for our picture pizza pub (movie theater + café) in Oakland’s Uptown District. The New Parkway brings together great movies with couches, comfort food, and beer and wine. More than a movie theater, it's a community space, a place described by our patrons as their "second living room". Please read more about the New Parkway at www.thenewparkway.com.
The Manager on Duty will be one of the lead staff of the New Parkway Theater. Job responsibilities include:
Serving as the Manager on Duty at the theater for 2-4 shifts each week
Managing and supporting 6-16 staff at any one time
Serving as a face for the general public, greeting patrons, answering questions, and promoting theater activities
Operating the projection booth
Maintaining a clean and comfortable theater for our mostly lovely patrons
Troubleshooting and problem-solving as necessary
Serving as a member of the Management Team, working with others to create and maintain a fantastic picture pizza pub
Rolling up sleeves and doing just about anything and everything in the theater
Taking on other responsibilities as determined by the Senior Management Team
Required Qualities:
Strong attention to detail
Ability to lead and motivate staff
Strong one-on-one and larger group communication skills
High level of professionalism, honesty, and punctuality
Solid customer service skills
Ability to both follow instructions and hold others accountable for instructions
Availability and ability to work nights and weekends
Ability to problem-solve
Strong work ethic
Ability to develop solid judgment on behalf of the theater
Ability to prioritize effectively
Commitment to excellence
Desired Qualities:
Experience as a supervisor, in customer service, and/or in food service
Love of movies, food, and/or community spaces/causes/activism
Proficiency with various kinds of technology
Ability to fix things
High energy
Funny and/or have sense of humor
Patience
Strong time management skills
Aptitude to learn and further develop professional skillset
Compensation: $21-25/hour, depending on experience, plus limited benefits (and more complete benefitshealth and PTOfor full-time employment)
Hours: Either Part-Time (16-24 hours) or Full-Time
Starting Date: On or around February 1, 2025
Application Process: This is a multi-stage selection process and may involve up to five in-person visits prior to hire. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We apologize in advance that we won't be able to acknowledge your submission or respond to all applicants and applicant questions, all of which should be made only by email. To apply, please send an email with the subject line “Manager on Duty” to jobs@thenewparkway.com. In the body of the email, include a thoughtful cover letter, and please include a current resume as an attachment. Please do not include references at this time.
The New Parkway is an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, and especially women of color are encouraged to apply.
