Cinema or theatre attendant

As a cinema or theatre attendant, you could:

• check tickets and show people to their seats
•  sell programmes, merchandise and refreshments
•  answer customer queries and deal with any problems
•  process payments
•  clear litter from seating areas and aisles between shows
•  work in the cinema or theatre's café, bar or box office

• customer service skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to enjoy working with other people
• to be flexible and open to change
• sensitivity and understanding
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• the ability to sell products and services
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

You'll need to be aged 18 or over for jobs that involve serving alcohol.

You can get into this job through:

• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience, you could become a team leader or move into front of house management.