It was a great job, the people were amazing, and the work area was amazing as well. Although it does have much of a high school vibe to it defiantly not a professional job.
Productive and fun environment with FREE MOVIES!!!!!
A typical day is working many jobs and sometimes in one day. Usher was cleaning theaters, cleaning up restrooms, assisting guest to their theater, and lobby usher which was restocking the condiment stands. Door consisted of Greeting Guests, accepting their tickets, answering guest questions such as movie times and directing them to their appropriate theater. Concession consisted of selling food items, upselling food items, making food products, serving drinks, and assembling food product boxes, or carrying trays also known as brown boxes. Lastly Box is selling tickets, distributing 3D glasses, distribute movie tickets, popcorn vouchers, and selling Harkins products or movie gear which can also be accomplished at concessions.
I learned how to work as a team and to work with different types of people of all ages, and personalities. You also learn to work individually. You learn time management skills, and organizational skills.
Management was awesome, especially balancing between guest concerns and other employee situations.
The co-workers I had worked with were good at their jobs and knew or learned what team work was all about. There was always help if you needed it.
The hardest part of the job, I'd say is dealing with discarded food items with a straight face. Lastly working a double shift was hard personally challenging on my feet.
The enjoyable part of my job was getting free popcorn, for a short time soda, and free movies was awesome. I also loved working a
ProsOn the job free pop corn, sometimes soda, and movie preivlages.
ConsNo health benefits as a Team Member. Team Members I feel job is rarely/not dangerous at all, makes sence.
5.0
Ticket Sales Representative | Avondale, AZ | Jun 10, 2015
Great way to jump into work force
Daily work consisted of ticket sales, movie theatre cleaning, concession sales, customer relations and loss prevention. I learned how to be confident with customers and how be empathetic.
ProsGot comfortable meeting strangers, free movies
It was a really great work experience, I loved working there. everyone was great staff and management.
ProsFree movies
ConsNo discount on food items
3.0
Ticket Sales Representative | Scottsdale, AZ | Aug 5, 2014
ok
This job was good for what it was. Management was good and fair.
4.0
Customer Service Associate / Cashier | Oklahoma City, OK | Jun 4, 2020
Harkins represents diversity in hiring as well as welcoming diversity in our community and with our guests.
Harkins goal is to give the best movie going experience to all
their customers. Their movies cater to a diverse audience. They strive to hire employees from all types of backgrounds. They continue to keep their employees happy by engaging them in company activities such as special screening parties, potlucks and a host of other incentives.
3.0
Ticket Sales Representative | Chino Hills, CA | Apr 22, 2015
Good first job
A typical day at Harkins was cleaning or helping guests buy food or their movie tickets. I learned a lot about customer service and how to deal with rude customers. The management there was really disorganized and I believe we had way too many Managers for one theater. My co-workers were really cool for the most part, other than the few that tried to start drama. The hardest part of my job was dealing with the rude customers, which I eventually learned how to deal with. The most enjoyable part of the job was the free movies and some of the really cool and helpful co-workers I had.
ProsFree popcorn and drinks while on break, free movies, and helpful co-workers.
ConsNot enough hours because of too many employees.
Harkin’s is a decent place to work for a first job. You can learn register skills, cleaning, and food handling. The concessions was my favorite to work.
ProsFree popcorn and movies
ConsCan’t work full time
4.0
Customer Service Associate / Cashier | Redlands, CA | Oct 3, 2016
Great place to work!!
Harkins is a great place to work. They are willing to train you in multiple positions. They have various work schedules and are willing to work around school hours.
ProsThey will train you for multiple positions so, you can work in different areas.
Great beginner job for someone who’s looking for their first job in the work force has great employees and very easy to move up in ranks as long as you’re a hard-working employee .
Questions And Answers about Harkins Theatres
How did you get your first interview at Harkins Theatres?
Asked Jun 17, 2016
I applied on their website back in April, and I got an email from the senior manager to schedule a phone interview.
Answered Jun 17, 2021
I submitted an online application then got a call not long after from one of the managers for a phone screening and to schedule an interview date. I recommend filling out an application in-person, though, because you can have a better first impression on your future managers and meet your potential coworkers. I would've done that if I knew Harkins had paper applications.
Answered Jul 31, 2019
How are the working hours at Harkins Theatres?
Asked Jun 27, 2016
My working hours at the very start were not the greatest.
If you are in school your hours are due to be limited just due to your education hours.
For me, since I am not in school anymore, I get roughly 35-37 hours weekly, but I also will stay longer if needed and I am very willing to take on extra shifts.
Answered Aug 18, 2019
Low the schedule is divided to everyone and no selection is allowed.
Answered Jun 20, 2018
What is the work environment and culture like at Harkins Theatres?
Asked Sep 14, 2016
Since I work in the PlayCenter I can't really speak for the theatre side, but the other PlayCenter employees have all been incredibly kind to me since I got hired. Everyone seems to be down-to-earth and fun to work with so far!
Answered Jul 31, 2019
There is a lot of gossip that goes on in this theater, but for the most part the employees are friendly, helpful, and get along well.
Answered Aug 28, 2017
Do you need a highschool diploma to work at Harkins?
Asked May 11, 2016
A high school diploma is not required for theatre employees as they can start working at 16, but is preferred for PlayCenter employees.
Answered Jul 31, 2019
No, they will hire anyone 16 or older.
Answered Jul 25, 2018
What is a typical day like for you at Harkins Theatres?
Asked Aug 10, 2020
Uncertainty.
Answered Dec 4, 2020
Labor intensive. Work is very based on business levels. Can go from 0 -100 very quickly.
