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Part-time, Regular, Experienced
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Shift Lead, PT

4/11/2026

The Shift Lead supports the management team by overseeing theatre efficiencies, staff communication, and daily operational goals. They serve as the primary point of contact for guest concerns and assist with training, coaching, and policy enforcement.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) is a leader in the entertainment and hospitality industries, with significant company-owned real estate assets. The Marcus Corporation’s theatre division, Marcus Theatres, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and currently owns or operates 985 screens at 78 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern® by Marcus and BistroPlex® brands. The company’s lodging division, Marcus Hotels & Resorts, owns and/or manages 17 hotels, resorts and other properties in eight states. Marcus Theatres is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the United States and currently owns or operates 1,036 screens at 83 locations in 17 states under the Marcus Theatres, Movie Tavern by Marcus and BistroPlex brands. For more information, please visit www.marcustheatres.com. Marcus Hotels & Resorts owns and/or manages 16 hotels, resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels. Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and product repositioning. This includes hotel food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group, featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse, Miller Time Pub & Grill and SafeHouse Restaurants. For more information, please visit www.marcushotels.com.
About the Role

Broad Description of Duties:

Under the direction of the theatre management team, the Shift Lead is responsible for providing support to management as it relates to theatre efficiencies, staff communication and meeting daily goals. A shift lead may serve as a first point of contact for guest concerns and assist with other associate related task such as: coaching, training, and policy enforcement. This position will help ensure an exceptional guest service experience.

This position reports to the General Manager (reporting may vary by location).  

 

Essential Functions/Job Duties:

  • Communicate to associates goals and objectives by conducting pre-shift meetings;
  • Assist management by repositioning team members in areas of need during peak periods and according to show schedules;
  • Process voids, refunds, reserve seating swaps, and issuing loyalty points for guest service reasons;
  • Reboot terminals to ensure scanning is 100%25 operational;
  • Be the first point contact for guest concerns;
  • Help maintain the quality of daily operations by meeting the “Best In Class” benchmarks, (Smile, Product Quality, Speed of Service, Clean Environment, Promote Value Offerings, Entertainment and Thanking the Guests);
  • Assist with projects which include: seat repair, training, inventory, and financial goal planning/execution;
  • Assist in other duties as assigned by the management team

 

*The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

 

Job Requirements:

  • Possess strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills;
  • Willing and motivated to learn new skills, tasks, and software systems to meet the changing demands of the industry;
  • Six (6) months minimum experience in theatre industry

 

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is required to stand, and/or walk occasionally.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office and theatre environment.  The noise level is usually moderate to high with an occasional loud environment. Wearing a face mask is required during scheduled working hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education Required:

  • No minimum education required; however, high school diploma or equivalency is preferred

 

Marcus Theatres is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination in our hiring and employment practices in accordance with all applicable laws.

Key Skills
Theatre operationsStaff trainingCoachingPolicy enforcementGuest serviceConflict resolutionInventory managementFinancial goal planningCommunicationTerminal troubleshootingLeadership support
Categories
HospitalityManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportRetail
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