How to hire a drive-in theater attendant

How to hire a drive-in theater attendant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step drive-in theater attendant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a drive-in theater attendant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new drive-in theater attendant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The drive-in theater attendant hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a drive-in theater attendant to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a drive-in theater attendant that fits the bill.

   The following list breaks down different types of drives-in theater attendant and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Drive-In Theater Attendant	Description	Hourly rate
   Drive-In Theater Attendant		$11-17
   Usher	The ushers' primary job is to aid visitors by cordially showing the way to their appropriate seats or the way to a large building. You'll often see them at weddings, churches, stadiums, entertainment, sporting events, and theatres... Show more	$10-17
   Crew Member	Crew members assist in the overall daily operations of a business, including restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other industries needing a large workforce. Crew members' duties include attending on a customer's needs, processing payments, taking orders, and handling sanitation services... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • POS
   • Golf Balls
   • Food Preparation
   • Food Orders
   • Golf Carts
   • RAN
   • Customer Complaints
   • Credit Transactions
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Credit Card
   • Drive-Thru Window
   • Front Line
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Prepare bills for food, utilizing POS system and accept credit card, cash or gift-card payments.
   • Replenish food at serving stations and balance receipts/payments in POS systems.
   • Replace or attach bar code labels on every ammunition containers for identification and location.
   • Replace or attach bar code labels on every ammunition containers for identification and location.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your drive-in theater attendant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A drive-in theater attendant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, drives-in theater attendant' average salary in louisiana is 52% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level drives-in theater attendant 36% less than senior-level drives-in theater attendant.
   • Certifications. A drive-in theater attendant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a drive-in theater attendant's salary.

   Average drive-in theater attendant salary

   $14.23hourly

   $29,594 yearly

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   Entry-level drive-in theater attendant salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average drive-in theater attendant salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Washington	$42,689	$21
   2	California	$37,025	$18
   3	Massachusetts	$37,020	$18
   4	Oregon	$36,893	$18
   5	Indiana	$36,440	$18
   6	New York	$35,140	$17
   7	Ohio	$34,759	$17
   8	Delaware	$32,096	$15
   9	District of Columbia	$31,214	$15
   10	Arizona	$31,184	$15
   11	Alaska	$30,832	$15
   12	Michigan	$27,992	$13
   13	Pennsylvania	$27,971	$13
   14	New Jersey	$27,782	$13
   15	Tennessee	$26,306	$13
   16	Georgia	$25,947	$12
   17	North Carolina	$25,784	$12
   18	Utah	$24,879	$12
   19	Texas	$24,357	$12
   20	Maryland	$24,164	$12

   Average drive-in theater attendant salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	PSEA	$34,669	$16.67	4
   2	Hyatt Hotels	$34,056	$16.37	149
   3	Guckenheimer	$29,486	$14.18
   4	Troon	$28,867	$13.88	129
   5	Deerfield Park District	$28,256	$13.58
   6	SP Plus	$26,659	$12.82	133

4. Writing a drive-in theater attendant job description

   A good drive-in theater attendant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a drive-in theater attendant job description:

   Drive-in theater attendant job description example

   Pay Rate: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
   
   Basic Function - Ensure that appropriate number of cars is kept on location throughout shift, cars are being parked in an appropriate fashion and the lot is kept clean and presentable.
   
   Responsibilities
   
   * Direct incoming customers to available parking spaces.
   * Count vehicles on location throughout shift, as needed.
   * Write and issue violation warnings to tenants and visitors that violate garage policies.
   * Patrol transient and reserved parking levels on foot or in customized motor carts, if applicable.
   * Provide assistance to customers that have forgotten where they parked their vehicle.
   * Responsible for being at work every scheduled day, on time and in uniform.
   * Courteously assist Customers by answering any questions they may have. If necessary, direct the Customer to the Facility Manager for further assistance.
   * Control traffic at entrances and exits as needed.
   * Assist in the maintenance and repair of parking equipment and any general maintenance tasks as directed by the Facility Manager.
   * Report any known accidents, observed or suspected violations of Company policy, safety hazards or any unusual occurrence to the Facility Manager.
   * Communicate debris, water, oil spills and etc. to garage office.
   * Substitute for Valets when necessary, if authorized.
   * Have a thorough knowledge of all areas of the garage, thorough knowledge of the major streets, landmarks and freeways in the area of the garage.
   * Assist Facility Manager with other duties as needed.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   Education/Experience Required: Less than High School education or one month related experience, training or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
   
   License Requirement: The employee will be required to have and maintain a valid state-issued driver's license with a current address and acceptable driving record.
   
   Availability to Work: Special shift requirements, if any, will vary depending on a location's hiring needs. If applicable, availability to work 2nd shift, 3rd shift and/or week-ends may be required.
   
   Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to customers and other employees of the company.
   
   Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money.
   
   Appearance: Employees will be required to maintain a neat and clean appearance and be in complete uniform at all times.
   
   Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle cash and equipment. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
   
   SP+ is an equal opportunity employer committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or other classes protected by federal or state law. SP+ does not tolerate harassment of or retaliation against any employee or applicant on the basis of these characteristics, or because the individual exercised his or her EEO rights.
   
   Additional Information
   
   Ideal candidates have an open availability for weekends and evening shifts. Our shifts are as follows: Overnight: 11pm-7am Evening: 3pm-11pm Mid: 1pm-9pm

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5. Post your job

   To find drives-in theater attendant for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any drives-in theater attendant they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level drives-in theater attendant with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your drive-in theater attendant job on Zippia to find and recruit drive-in theater attendant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit drives-in theater attendant, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new drive-in theater attendant

   Once you've found the drive-in theater attendant candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   To prepare for the new drive-in theater attendant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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