SPI Cinemas - VP - Operations

About the Company

SPI Cinemas Private Ltd. is a leading player in the Indian entertainment industry offering services such as exhibition, distribution and production. With a focus on providing a paramount movie viewing experience, the group exhibits movies in settings like never before.

At SPI Cinemas, we understand that we are in the business of selling neither a product, nor a service, but an experience. By creating memorable experiences, we work to establish bonds with our customers at an emotional level.

- Best projection, audio quality and associated equipment

- Luxurious cinemas (Widest seats: 24 inches, leg space:1200mm, Italian leather seats)

- International design team

- All screens are equipped with Sprinkler Systems, hydrant systems and smoke detectors.

Portfolio

Sathyam Cinemas, Chennai

The first multiplex in India to have state-of-the-art digital screens, concept restaurants and India’s largest gaming zone – Blur. It is also the first in the country to have a screen installed with Dolby Atmos, the latest in sound technology and Auro 3D and the first in Asia to have a screen equipped with Auro 3D, another revolution in sound technology.

Escape, Chennai

The city’s first luxury multiplex with amenities such as free gaming, designer food, a reading lounge and spa to name a few.

Thecinema @ Brookefields, Coimbatore

A trendy multiplex, where contemporary fashion meets the new age customer, in a setting that is a style statement on its own.

S2 Cinemas

S2 serves as the new symbol of contemporary style and design and be the destination for an incredible yet affordable movie going experience, in a setting that is truly inspirational. Currently at Perambur, Thiruvanmiyur and Nellore.

Upcoming Cinemas: Luxe & Palazzo

Both locations expected to open by January 2013 with 11 screens at Luxe, Phoenix Market City at Velachery and 9 screens at Vijaya Mall, Vadapalani. Both locations will have an IMAX screen making Chennai the first city in India to have two IMAX screens.

Think Music

SPI Cinemas has forayed into the music business with Think Music to distribute Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film sound tracks via digital media.

Purplenote

Non-film contemporary music label.

Feature Film Production

Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru in 2009, Nootrenbadhu (180) in 2011.

About the Job

We are looking for a vibrant leader to head the operations of our growing entertainment business. We are an entertainment company based in Chennai, South India, with the core focus of our business being cinema exhibition.

The company has a passion for service and delivering a world class entertainment experience without compromise.

The key responsibilities for the role will be to work with the leadership team to drive operational and service excellence and deliver targeted results among our growing chain of Multiplexes.

We would expect a balanced approach to achieving performance with a strong focus on people and service.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualities:

- Self managing, able to perform without significant monitoring

- Adaptable, able to adapt to a new environment and cultural differences

- Strong relationship management skills able to relate to people across the organization

- Strong leadership skills and experience with leading and coaching a team in multiple locations

- The successful candidate should have relevant experience in either a cinema environment, or a relevant service or hospitality environment.Ideally they would have managed a multi location team and have a proven track record of success. They would combine strong financial acumen and analytical ability with great people management skills to take the operations of this business forward.

An attractive salary package, including relocation expenses will be included. Salary is negotiable for the right candidate.

If you are interested email your resume with a covering letter to:

Tan.N@SPICinemas.in OR taruna.h@spicinemas.in