AMSTAR CINEMAS

Good job for high-school/college students. Nothing too difficult is typically expected of general workers, although dedicated workers can earn promotions to more challenging positions. However, I don't think there's much opportunity for being promoted past the specific theater one works at.

Stress/pace varies depending on the time of day and the day of the week, with a majority of the workweek being very slow while weekend evenings can get very stressful (especially if a popular movie has just been released, of course). Due to demands from corporate to reduce wage expenditure, there is sometimes a notable understaffing problem (at least at the time of my employment). Managers tended to be friendly and cooperative as long as one was likewise cooperative.

Free movie tickets are the main benefit (two tickets per day, one of which can be used to bring a guest as long as they are escorted by the employee). As long as one brings their own cup, they have unlimited access to fountain drinks. Same case for popcorn, although one must request a special bag from a manager during work and bring their own previously-purchased AmStar popcorn tub for taking into a movie.

I really loved what I did here, but the management and staff made it not worth it, especially with how little the pay is. Certain managers don’t involve themselves enough with issues that have been brought to their attention by multiple TRUSTWORTHY members of staff as well as other members of management. The work environment is more like being in high school than at a respectable job due to the way specific managers and staff behave. The managers pick favorites, promote people that aren’t nearly qualified(only management, corporate promotes people deserving of it), and also hire managers that have no experience in an environment like a theater and then barely train them. You make barely above minimum wage and raises come slim to none. You barely get scheduled enough hours to make it through the two weeks between checks, and often get sent home early.

Its a good place for a first job or even an side job. Managers are pretty chill but they don't let you slack. Work is very straightforward. Anyone can do it. You will be cross trained after a while. Box office was my favorite because we could sit down haha. However the pay for the amount of work done by Usher or Concessions is somewhat laughable. I do know that from what I have heard they did raise their wages after covid, but they are still barely standard for the retail entertainment industry. You will not be able to have a living wage here so it is good for if you live at home and don't have bills. Its decent "saving up" money. Be aware you are not guaranteed hours here. It is a by the need basis. Depending on the movies coming out you may get scheduled for more or less days and they do cut people early at times. They do not pay overtime so working past your set hours does not increase your pay. Usually you will receive your first wage raise within 6 months. 

A typical day at work entails oversee of operations of all positions at the theater. Ensuring all duties are completed with efficiency. Handling customer issues in a respectful timely manner. Ordering, receiving, input, and counting of all inventory items. Keeping numbers on all competition sales. I learned that to ensure excellent customer service you must have a positive attitude and willing to go the extra mile to serve the guest. In this management position you manage on average 40 employees. Keeping a positive relationship between the manager and the workers as well as the other managers.The hardest part of the job would be when you have done all you can to fix a situation for a customer yet the customer is still not happy. The part I enjoy most about my job is when the theater has to do project pictures. Project Pictures are done every year and they are special events for certain upcoming movies. Doing a project picture you have to get creative make decorations, costumes, and games for the guests to play.

I absolutely loved Amstar when I first started working for this company. When the previous GM left though many things went downhill. Hopefully the new GM they have brought in will fix it. Your life becomes the movie theatre when you work there. They want all of your hours and no personal life. It worked for me for a long time. Advancement into management is hard because its a politic game. The newest manager was placed there not because she could do the job (because she cant) but because of who she knows. They bypassed so many good workers to give her the position when the best manager of them all left. The culture of the job can be pretty fun depending on who you are working with and the manager on duty. right now we only have two great ones. I would have highly recommended this job a couple of years ago... now its an iffy thing. It will depend on the new GM and what he brings to the place.

AmStar Cinemas provides a great first job for young adults and adolescents who are entering the working world. A typical day at work may include one of three things: selling concessions, cleaning theaters, or selling tickets, all of which include training to ensure great customer service. You will learn certain aspects of food services and custodian work as well as the aforementioned customer service policies. Management is fair and well-balanced, and you can find yourself making many acquaintances throughout the job. The hardest part of the job is probably working in concessions, where employees will find themselves running back and forth to complete customer orders, but the extra mile will in turn make every customer happy with you, and in turn increase your happiness with your job.

I worked here a few years ago for a high school job and it was the worst job I’ve ever had. I’ve worked as a waiter, delivery driver, fast food worker, janitor, and now a software dev. Wouldn’t work here to save my life honestly. The managers were rude and condescending. Wouldn’t let anyone sit to tear tickets except for the overweight employees that had a valid excuse which is completely unfair. The shift leads would make all of the $7.25 employees do the worst work and basically just boss everyone around. On top of that the employees were all pretty odd and part of their own clique that was not easy to get into and have a good time at work with them. Wouldn’t recommend. Also they make everyone work on Christmas either in the morning or night or you get fired. Pretty outrageous.

You will not get a promotion if you are not a management favorite. Your skills have nothing to do with the promotion. If it is slow they will send you home due to corporate, even if that means only being there three hours. The management says they will be there if you need to have a private conversation, but they will tell everyone. I mean everyone. Your concerns do not tend to be listened to, but instead overlooked. The pay is not great. You do get free popcorn, drinks, and movies daily. Employees receive two tickets daily and Shift leads receive four. 

I really loved working at the movie theater across the street from four seasons mall. It was one of my most favorite jobs ever. I met some incredible people from working here, and some of them I'm still super close with even while not woking there anymore. The worst part was the pay which was $7.50 and the management was horrible. The management would try to work you to death sometimes, and wouldn't see your blue in the company. But the people that I worked with made it 10 times better. They were the only reason I scored it the way I did. 

I learned how to work with a cash register and become a great customer service employee. Management is very faulty and inconsistent. Management can also be very unprofessional and they treat their employees like children as opposed to adults. The hardest part of this job is cleaning up the utilities at the end of a busy day. The most enjoyable part of this job is the cool people you meet throughout your time there.

Working at AMSTAR CINEMAS: Company Overview and Reviews

AMSTAR CINEMAS

AMSTAR CINEMAS Ratings

Salary Satisfaction

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected