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Author Topic: Booth uniforms Dominic Espinosa Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1172 From: California, U.S.A. Registered: Jan 2004 posted 07-09-2004 11:14 AM                     It's out of morbid curiosity that I ask you this now... I'm almost afraid of some of the answers, but...What do you all wear upstairs? When I worked for an independant it was whatever you wanted to wear. Everybody had their own thing and that was fine. At Wallace it was full floor staff uniform for projectionists and the booth manager wore the full manager uniform, complete with neck tie. Currently at the chain I work for the policy in the book is the regular uniform. All employees wear the uniform, that's it. The uniform is black pants and black shoes with the company shirt. However, since I've been there none of the projectionists have been wearing uniforms, just street clothes, nothing special. In fact it shocked the management when I kept coming to work dressed in slacks and a nice shirt. It really surprised them when I ordered a company shirt. Finally I've decided to institute a dress code, which the DM considers to be the way it should be anyhow, the company shirt and slacks or jeans, or an outfit that looks professional. My reasoning for this is because I was always told that the projectionist is part of the presentation and what the audience sees so it's only natural he or she looks like they belong there. Whats more since the projection staff does end up down stairs, usually to check in theaters, and thefore has to talk to guests on cell phones, etc. it seems natural that they look like someone who should be telling a patron to quiet down or asking for a ticket when a kid runs into an R rated movie, like an employee. The GM doesn't seem to think so though, and currently the only requirement is that projection doesn't wear hats. So what does everyone else wear? [changed title from "booth wear", which could be confusing such as wear and tear of equipment - Mod] [ 07-09-2004, 01:38 PM: Message edited by: Brad Miller ]  |  IP: Logged Wolff King Morrow Master Film Handler Posts: 490 From: Denton, TX, USA Registered: Feb 2004 posted 07-09-2004 12:01 PM                        Where I work, the full dress-code is enforced, regardless if you're a booth employee. Black "polishable" shoes, black socks, black work pants, a company jersey, and a hat/visor.  |  IP: Logged Christopher Seo Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 530 From: Los Angeles, CA Registered: Jun 99 posted 07-09-2004 12:28 PM                     Dominic, Don't forget that (in California at least), if an employer requires an employee to wear a uniform, it must be provided free of charge (excepting perhaps a security deposit). Ask for a refund on that company shirt!  |  IP: Logged Dominic Espinosa Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1172 From: California, U.S.A. Registered: Jan 2004 posted 07-09-2004 01:20 PM                     Don't worry, it's only a deposit, so it's all good. I learned my lesson at Wallace.  |  IP: Logged Ryan Luby Film Handler Posts: 70 From: Minneapolis, Minnesota Registered: Jun 2004 posted 07-09-2004 01:22 PM                     At my theater the lobby employees have to wear black dress pants and white shirt with tie, the norm. The managers have a bit more freedom; we have to wear dress pants and shirt with tie, of course, but the colors are ours to choose, as long as they are reasonable. Our theater has two booths so I'm constantly running back and forth through the lobbies plus I do manager work, as well, so proper dress is required. The only time the dress is a bit more laxed is after the last shows (obviously) and when building/tearing down movies.  |  IP: Logged Steve Scott Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1300 From: Minneapolis, MN Registered: Sep 2000 posted 07-09-2004 01:36 PM                     I've worked at two locations... Mullers: Red vests, black pants, black shoes, nametag for peons Black vests & above for leads "Business attire" for assistants and managers Projectionists wear street clothes, no nametag Marcus: Tux w/ ruffled shirt, bow tie, black shoes, name tag for non managers. Business attire for assistants and managers.  |  IP: Logged Mike Williams Master Film Handler Posts: 255 From: Knoxville, TN Registered: Feb 2002 posted 07-09-2004 01:39 PM                     Isn't there already a thread on this here?  |  IP: Logged

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