Front of House Manager
Almeida Theatre Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
- Full time
- £40k-£50k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Front of House Manager is responsible for the successful operational management of the theatre Front of House (FOH) duty managing an average of four shows per week, managing the department, maximising income from FOH activities and venue management including cleaning and day to day maintenance of theatre FOH areas.
The Front of House Manager is a key operational leader within the venue, and we are looking for someone who can be self-motivated, with a collaborative and practical approach, flexible with a strong focus on solutions and a positive outlook to ensure delivery of an excellent customer experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Staff Management
- Oversee the FOH team to ensure we provide the highest level of customer service to our audiences, giving everyone who enters the building the best possible welcome and experience.
- Line manage the FOH team including the Deputy FOH Manager, Duty Managers, FOH Assistants and Security & Fire Officer(s), consulting with the Head of Operations as appropriate.
Operations
- Attend dress rehearsals and liaise with Stage Management to compile key show information including running times, late entry points and content warnings. Ensure this information is shared with all the customer facing team.
- Work with the Access Coordinator to plan and deliver access events, including.
Health & Safety
- Lead by example whilst on duty, informing the Head of Production and Operations Team when Health & Safety issues are not being addressed.
- Be responsible for the well-being and safety of the audience
We are committed to building a team that reflects the true diversity of the world today. As part of this commitment, we especially encourage applications from individuals of the global majority.
For full details and link to our application form, see the Recruitment Pack linked below.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Front of House Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Customer Service
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 01 Sep 2026
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Location:
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Job: Front of House Manager
Organisation: Almeida Theatre
Postcode: N1 1QN
How to Apply
Via our Application Form
About Almeida Theatre
The Almeida is a London theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile, full houses and breadth of audiences.
Based in Islington, the Almeida Theatre began life as a literary and scientific society – complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory. From the beginning, our building existed to investigate the world.