maintenance technician

maintenance tech ii

line cook

dishwasher

Santikos Entertainment

If you’re not in the inner circle of people the management and shift leads really like it feels like you’re constantly getting reprimanded or write ups (for stuff you didn’t even do potentially, will get back to that later). The work required for the amount of pay is insanely low, especially when compared to similar positions in the area, like for example the mall in which this Santikos theater is located, we’re the employees that get paid the least compared to other mall businesses, which is even crazier considering it’s probably one of the most profitable businesses in the mall. If there’s any downtime the management will find some random task to be done for no apparent reason other than to make sure employees can’t catch a breather in between busier hours. Going back to not being part of the work clique, I would get write ups or warnings for things that were not accurate to the situation or just didn’t happen at all. Like I asked to not do a task because it made me uncomfortable to a shift lead, also explaining to said shift lead that I would still perform the task but would prefer if there was anything else I could do instead, she agreed to my request and I didn’t think much of it afterwards. Later on I got a write up saying I refused to do the task and had a bad attitude about it. So why agree that I didn’t have to do the task if you wanted me to do it so badly? I also received a write up for allegedly saying something rude and mean about a co worker. I know for a fact that didn’t happen because one, I hadn’t met said co worker at that point, and two, I just know I didn’t?! I wouldn’t ever say the thing they alleged I said. So after that incident, I didn’t even get an apology, just a “watch what you’re saying around others”. So I felt as if no matter what I did or said I would get rumors spread about me and a write up for something either over exaggerated or simply untrue. It was mentally exhausting and degrading, I wouldn’t ever recommend working here to anyone. 

Santikos was a blast until the bills came due.  Most days, I hated it, but I was lucky that most of the managers I worked directly under were some of the best in the company, so it could be quite enjoyable.  If you're a movie-buff, the benefits of pre-screenings and free tickets are invaluable, but you trade a lot for that fun.

I worked in almost every part of the theater at one point or another, including in the management team.  Projection is the best job you can possibly get there.  Depending on your location, projection can be a lot of work, but it's totally worth it.

Most of the other positions are your standard-issue customer service.  As with any customer service job, customers are generally awful, greedy, lying thieves, but they go away about as quickly as they come.  If you have the patience, it's a great way to get free movies and some extra cash when you're still in school.

Once you're an adult, it's pretty worthless.  There's almost no chance for advancement and the company itself often creates problems for long-time employees who they don't feel should be promoted so that they'll quit.  They're really deceptive and unpleasant at times.  What's more, compensation is a pittance and there's almost never raises.  Adults simply can't live on the income working for this company provides unless they reach upper management, and that's really uncommon.

Also, turnover is atrocious, so be prepared to constantly be training.  You're considered a long-timer if you make it to 6 months at some locations.  

Bear in mind, from everything I understand from other contacts in the industry, Santikos is still head-and-shoulders better than working for Cinemark or Regal.  AMC, as I understand it, is a little better to their employees, but also far more demanding.

This wasn't my first job, but it was the job that I had the most fun at. Great benefits but the pay is terrible, you would think a NPO would have better pay. The management sucks, and even they know it since managers are always cycled through theaters and never a set one. Some managers are cool and alright work wise, but many of them are so condescending and passive aggressive. The hardest part (which isn't even that hard) is probably keeping busy. We get our short or big rushes and usually have a little time before the next one but there is always so many people on the clock that everything gets taken care of. Which leaves you with some task like cleaning all the trash cans or something like that. Best part is working with the people and the perks like free movies and basically free popcorn and drinks. This is definitely a place where younger people would like to work and you will always be on your feet.

With a company the denies giving any of their employees a livable wage including  Management. The company calls for black out days and is open 365 days out of the year and you are forced to work major holidays such as Christmas new years and thanksgiving without Holiday pay , no overtime is paid out to employees who have work over the 40 hour work week and no raises either they say oh well you get bonus but the bonus is for management and caterers at 90 days of $1000 then the next one would be at five years for $250 SO NOT WORTH it if you evaded up working 25 hrs of overtime the company has a huge turn over rate for its Caterers and most locations ex: Mayan,embassy:westlakes only have 1 cook per shift and is treated horribly by management. Management as from what I’ve seen does not care for employees and works them till the day they die. I worked for the company for a year and when I was asking about my raise they said that that was only for FULL TIME EMPLOYEES, what a joke.

As a cook, days begin around 11, and can last until Midnight. In that time, one will service during regular business hours all customers who come through any express cafe on the campus. A cook is trained to cook all food at all stations, and to prep. Managers are usually fairly patient if the employee is willing to work and has a good attitude. Other cooks in the kitchen are usually very helpful as well, and there is always joking happening, even during stressful weekend rushes. Weekends are the craziest part of the job, often times managers will stand in the kitchen and dictate while cooks are expected to non-stop cook and prep for the evening from Friday to Sunday (all seven days a week during school holidays such as summer and spring break). Working with the other cooks and managers, however can be fun if the cook remembers that everyone is a person as well.

The people here are very inviting and management and leadership actually care about you. When it gets really busy during big movie releases, that's when it gets most stressful. I think the most rewarding part of the job are the times management will treat their employees with parties.  Such as Halloween and Christmas parties or just in general to show appreciation. The Benefits are amazing, especially with employee screening. You get to see movies before they even get out. Big discounts on food, 12 free movie tickets each month, 1 hour free gaming and discounted bowling (Depending sometimes free) Overall, best company I've ever worked for. If you want a job where leadership cares about you and your coworkers are good people. Work at Santikos Casa Blanca.

I made a few friends, but this job seems more for high school/college kids. Some managers play favoritism and are rude, while others are very friendly and encouraging. Some of the managers don't treat the employees with the same respect as they do for their "favorites". They expect so much out of one person for only getting paid $8/hr. I also think some of the leads and managers should learn how to talk to some of the employees. I've had a few times where I have been talked down on by a manager who I'm sure wouldn't have talked to like that with their favorite. It's something that should be handled or else it'll be a continuous problem that will make employees not want to stick around. Overall, I think the best parts of the job are the co-workers and benefits.

Typical weekday was slow except for Thursdays. Weekends well that is a different story it would be busy. What I learned was customer service and leadership skills. Management  well some were hit and miss, what I mean by that is some were biased in forcing the policy and procedures. Some people got away from stuff and others did not. Co workers they were fun. Hardest part was leaving at around 2:00 am or 3:00 am depending on the last show time that dropped. Most enjoyable well it was never a routine some days I opened some days I closed. Just thinking abut the fact depending on the movie you could end up having 10,000 to 12,000 customers walk in on the weekend. If only the theater was bigger, was a good experience overall.

I would start off every morning answering emails and voicemails. Monday thru Wednesdays were my days to go out and develop new leads for groups, or to continue my relationships with current clients. Thursday and Fridays were my days for scheduling employees for groups and making sure that each group is taken care for the weekend. In between all of that, I would find time for conference calls and Sales Reports. I wouldn't say that I've learned anything new about the Sales position, I have just been able to increase my ability to multitask. The hardest part of the job is finding clients when there are not good movies out. The most enjoyable part are the flexible hours.

Working for Santikos is definitely fun for a 1st time job but that's it. You get experience in cleaning services, customer service, and food handling/preparation which is great. I worked part time (Im a college student) and pay was pretty much pocket change especially for all the stuff they have you do. 
 I worked at the Casa Blanca location and the guest were very unpredictable. Mangement was below average, but my co-workers were the best. I had one manager tell me on my last day she was happy I was able to get out. the only thing I really miss is the perks; you get 12 movie tickets every month and 50% discount on concessions which was my favorite part about working there. Overall, there is definitely room for the company to approve but  I had a fun time.

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