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Cashier - Retail

Full time Intermediate

We need cashiers who can keep up with the pace without sacrificing accuracy or friendliness. You'll be the final point of customer contact.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Full-Time/Part-Time

  • Shift: Evening & Night (Flexible)

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips (Average $25-30/hr)

  • Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

We're looking for energetic bartenders who thrive in high-paced environments. This is not a slow, quiet shift—we're busy, we're lively, and we need bartenders who can keep up, stay positive, and make every guest feel welcome.

You'll work in our vibrant bar scene, crafting drinks, building customer relationships, and contributing to an unforgettable atmosphere. If you love energy and embrace the hustle, this is your role.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare and serve cocktails, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages
✓ Take customer orders accurately and efficiently
✓ Manage POS system and handle cash/card transactions
✓ Check IDs and monitor alcohol service compliance
✓ Maintain bar cleanliness and organization
✓ Stock supplies and manage inventory
✓ Follow recipes and maintain consistency
✓ Upsell premium drinks and specials
✓ Engage with customers and build rapport
✓ Support team during peak hours
✓ Handle difficult situations professionally

What We're Looking For

✓ Bartending experience (1-2 years minimum)
✓ Bartending certification or willingness to obtain
✓ Ability to work fast-paced environment
✓ Strong customer service skills
✓ Physical capability (standing 6-8 hours, lifting)
✓ Excellent multitasking abilities
✓ Knowledge of popular cocktails and drinks
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Team player mentality
✓ Comfortable with evening/night shifts

Overnight Shift Cashier

Full time Intermediate

Manage the register and lead the front. Cashier role with growth into supervision.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Part-Time/Full-Time

  • Shift: Flexible/Event-Based

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level

About the Role

We are seeking motivated and skilled baristas to join our mobile coffee service. Operate our mobile espresso bar at various locations including markets, corporate offices, festivals, and community events. This is perfect for someone who loves coffee, enjoys customer interaction, and thrives in dynamic environments.

Your role extends beyond just making great coffee—you're representing our brand, engaging with diverse communities, and creating memorable coffee experiences.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare specialty and traditional coffee drinks
✓ Operate mobile espresso equipment
✓ Greet customers with enthusiasm
✓ Take orders and process payments
✓ Maintain equipment cleanliness
✓ Setup and breakdown mobile unit
✓ Manage inventory for events
✓ Provide exceptional service
✓ Handle temperature and timing precisely
✓ Suggest drinks and upsell when appropriate

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or strong customer service background
✓ Knowledge of espresso drinks
✓ Event/mobile work availability
✓ Flexible schedule (weekends/evenings)
✓ Outgoing and personable
✓ Physical capability for event work
✓ Reliable attendance
✓ Passion for quality coffee
✓ Ability to work independently
✓ Problem-solving skills

Cashier

Part time Entry level

This cashier position offers truly flexible part-time or full-time hours for students and professionals alike.

Requirements

Perfect your espresso pulls and customer connections. Part-time flexibility with full-time coffee passion in our fast-paced cafe.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Learn and prepare specialty coffee drinks
✓ Operate espresso equipment under supervision
✓ Take customer orders
✓ Process payments
✓ Keep workspace clean and organized
✓ Support more experienced baristas
✓ Engage with customers
✓ Follow procedures and recipes
✓ Report issues to manager
✓ Contribute to positive team environment

What We're Looking For

✓ Part-time availability (flexible hours)
✓ Strong customer service orientation
✓ Willingness to learn and develop skills
✓ Reliable and responsible
✓ Friendly and outgoing
✓ Physical capability for cafe environment
✓ Interest in coffee (experience not required)
✓ Team player
✓ Good communication
✓ Available to start quickly

Cashier - Delivery Focus

Full time Intermediate

Be the friendly face at checkout. Handle transactions smoothly and keep customers coming back.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Variable (Driver + In-Store)

  • Salary: Competitive Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

This unique position combines in-store barista work with delivery responsibilities. You'll spend part of your shift crafting specialty drinks and providing excellent cafe service, and part of your time driving orders and products to customers and events.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, doesn't want to be confined to one location, and can manage multiple responsibilities with excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

In-Store Duties:
✓ Operate espresso machine and coffee equipment
✓ Prepare quality specialty beverages
✓ Take customer orders and manage POS
✓ Maintain cafe cleanliness and standards
✓ Build customer relationships
✓ Train new baristas (if experienced)

Delivery Duties:
✓ Drive safely to delivery locations
✓ Load and transport orders carefully
✓ Provide professional service at delivery point
✓ Collect payments
✓ Maintain delivery vehicle cleanliness
✓ Report any issues to management

What We're Looking For

✓ 1-2 years barista experience
✓ Valid driver's license with clean record
✓ Espresso machine proficiency
✓ Excellent customer service skills
✓ Reliable transportation
✓ Ability to multitask effectively
✓ Professional and punctual
✓ Physical capability for driving and standing
✓ Strong communication skills
✓ Flexible schedule

Front Counter Team

Part time Entry-Level to Intermediate

Join our daytime front-counter team as a cashier and customer service representative. You'll handle the breakfast and lunch rush

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Day/Evening Shifts

  • Salary: Competitive Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level to Intermediate

About the Role

Join our cafe team as a barista and become part of a community dedicated to quality coffee and excellent customer service. You'll craft specialty drinks, develop customer relationships, and contribute to a welcoming cafe atmosphere.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to master your craft, grow your skills, and be part of something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

✓ Prepare espresso-based and specialty drinks
✓ Operate espresso machine with precision
✓ Take customer orders efficiently
✓ Manage register and handle payments
✓ Maintain cafe cleanliness and organization
✓ Stock supplies and manage inventory
✓ Provide personalized customer service
✓ Follow recipes and quality standards
✓ Work collaboratively with team
✓ Suggest drinks and handle special requests

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or formal training
✓ Knowledge of espresso drinks and coffee
✓ Excellent customer service skills
✓ Attention to detail and precision
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Physical capability for standing/repetitive tasks
✓ Team player mentality
✓ Communication skills
✓ Passion for quality coffee
✓ Flexible scheduling

Cashier

Part time Entry level

Front-end team player needed. Register operation, bagging, and customer service.

Requirements

Quick Facts

  • Schedule: Flexible

  • Shift: Various Times

  • Salary: Hourly + Tips

  • Experience Level: Entry-Level to Intermediate

About the Role

This hybrid role combines barista expertise with front-of-house operations. You'll spend roughly equal time crafting quality espresso drinks and managing our point-of-sale system, handling transactions, and managing the customer flow.

Ideal for someone who enjoys multitasking, customer interaction, and the fast-paced cafe environment.

Key Responsibilities

Barista (50%):
✓ Prepare specialty and standard coffee drinks
✓ Operate espresso machine
✓ Follow quality standards and recipes
✓ Suggest drinks and upsell

Cashier (50%):
✓ Manage POS system
✓ Take orders and process payments
✓ Handle cash drawer
✓ Provide customer service at register
✓ Process refunds and special requests
✓ Manage line flow during busy periods

General:
✓ Maintain cleanliness
✓ Stock supplies
✓ Work as collaborative team

What We're Looking For

✓ Barista experience or training
✓ Cash handling experience
✓ POS system familiarity (training provided)
✓ Excellent customer service
✓ Able to multitask effectively
✓ Reliable and punctual
✓ Physical capability
✓ Good communication
✓ Positive attitude
✓ Flexible availability

Hiring FAQ

Common Questions About Delivery Driver Job Descriptions

What are the must-have requirements for delivery drivers?

According to our sample JDs, the consistent requirements are:

  • Valid driver's license (typically required)

  • Minimum 1-3 years driving history depending on company

  • Clean driving record (no major violations)

  • Reliable transportation and proof of insurance

  • Ability to work independently

  • Good customer service skills

  • Punctuality and reliability

Some positions also require:

  • Age 18+ or 21+ depending on insurance and alcohol delivery

  • Physical capability (lifting 50+ lbs)

  • Smartphone with GPS capability

  • Background check

What's the difference between event-based and traditional delivery driver roles?

Traditional Delivery (Restaurant/Package):

  • Fixed routes during business hours

  • Predictable schedule

  • Consistent customer locations

  • Clear start and end times

  • More routine work pattern

  • Typical salary: $12-$20/hour

Event-Based Delivery (Kona Ice, Mobile Vendors):

  • Variable locations (never same place twice)

  • Event-dependent schedule (heavily weekends)

  • Community engagement focus

  • Longer setup/breakdown times included

  • More dynamic environment

  • Typical salary: $15-$20+/hour + tips

  • Better for: People who enjoy variety, customer interaction, outdoor work

Should I include benefits information in the job description?

Yes! Our top-performing JDs include benefits information because it:

  • Sets expectations (reducing poor-fit applications)

  • Highlights competitive advantages over competitors

  • Explains total compensation beyond hourly wage

  • Shows investment in employee satisfaction

  • Increases application quality and conversion rates

Include: Health insurance eligibility, employee discounts, mileage reimbursement, paid time off, advancement opportunities, and flexible scheduling.

What's the best way to describe the actual work in a delivery driver JD?

Our best examples use multiple approaches:

  • "A Day in the Life" - Chronological breakdown of typical shift

  • Key Responsibilities - Bullet-point format of main duties

  • Responsibilities section - Narrative description of the role

  • About the Role - Opening paragraph setting tone and expectations

Combining multiple formats helps different candidates understand the role. Show: the driving portion, customer interaction, paperwork, break times, and any additional duties (food prep, event setup, etc.).

How long should a delivery driver job description be?

Based on our examples:

  • Minimum: 150-200 words (too short seems unserious)

  • Optimal: 300-400 words (comprehensive but not overwhelming)

  • Maximum: 500+ words only if including extensive benefits or company info

Our best-performing JDs average 350-400 words total across all sections (summary, requirements, company info combined).

What mistakes do I see in poorly-written delivery driver JDs?

Common problems to avoid:

  • Too vague ("make deliveries" without more detail)

  • Unrealistic requirements (10+ years experience for entry-level role)

  • Salary ranges too wide ($10-$30/hour without explanation)

  • No information about company culture or why someone should apply

  • Overly formal tone that discourages applications

  • Missing key information (schedule, location, benefits)

  • Requirements as checklist only without role context

  • No call-to-action or application instructions

Should I use the same JD for multiple locations?

Yes, with modifications:

  • Use a template with location as a variable

  • Adjust salary ranges based on local market

  • Customize warehouse/start location info

  • Keep core job responsibilities identical

  • This ensures consistency while reflecting local market realities

How often should I update my delivery driver JDs?

Review quarterly and update:

  • Salary to match current market rates

  • Requirements based on recent hires' actual qualifications

  • Responsibilities if role focus has shifted

  • Benefits information if company policies changed

  • Testimonials or company culture information for freshness

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Hiring FAQ

Common Questions About Cashier Job Descriptions

 

Q: What are the core responsibilities of a cashier?

A: Essential cashier duties include operating POS systems and registers, scanning items accurately, processing payments (cash/card), providing friendly customer service, handling refunds and discounts, bagging items, maintaining register security, reconciling drawers at end of shift, and sometimes assisting with stocking or customer questions. Many retail/grocery cashiers also bag items or assist with returns.

Q: Should I require prior cashier experience?

A: Not necessarily. Many businesses successfully train entry-level candidates with strong customer service backgrounds. However, specify:

  • No experience required: "We train reliable individuals with positive attitudes"

  • Experience preferred: "1-2 years retail or food service cashier experience preferred"

  • Experience required: "2+ years register operation essential for this high-volume role"

Be clear about what training you provide.

Q: What key skills should I highlight?

A: Essential cashier skills include:

  • POS system proficiency (or trainability)

  • Accuracy with cash handling and transactions

  • Speed without sacrificing accuracy

  • Customer service excellence

  • Attention to detail

  • Honesty and integrity (important for cash handling)

  • Multitasking during busy periods

  • Communication skills

  • Physical capability (standing, reaching, lifting)

  • Problem-solving (handling issues calmly)

Q: How do I attract reliable, honest cashiers?

A: Highlight:

  • Competitive pay: Show hourly wage + potential bonuses

  • Schedule flexibility: Part-time, full-time, shift options

  • Benefits: Employee discounts, free meals, health insurance (if offered)

  • Company culture: "Supportive team," "training provided," "valued employees"

  • Growth opportunities: "Pathway to supervisor," "register lead," "advancement"

  • Respect and dignity: "We value our front-end team," "professional environment"

  • Realistic expectations: Honest about pace, volume, and customer interactions

Q: How do I describe a high-volume vs. casual cashier role?

A:
High-Volume:

  • "Fast-paced environment with 500+ transactions daily"

  • "Accuracy and speed both critical"

  • "Weekend rush periods are consistently busy"

  • "Team support during peak hours"

Casual/Moderate Volume:

  • "Steady, manageable customer flow"

  • "Time to provide excellent service"

  • "Emphasis on customer relationships"

  • "Some quiet periods for training/tasks"

Be honest—it affects which candidates apply.

Q: Should I mention specific POS systems?

A: Only if critical. For example:

  • ✅ "Experience with Square POS system preferred"

  • ✅ "Familiar with SAP or similar enterprise systems"

  • ❌ If it's not required, keep it general: "POS system training provided"

If you'll train, say so explicitly.

Q: What's the difference between "Cashier" and "Front Counter Team Member"?

A:

  • Cashier: Register-focused, checkout-primary role

  • Front Counter/Front-End Team Member: Broader role including cashier duties + customer service + other front-end tasks (bagging, returns, questions)

  • Cashier / Service: Explicitly hybrid role

Be clear about time allocation if it's hybrid.

Q: How do I address overnight/unusual shift requirements?

A: Be specific and upfront:

  • ✅ "Overnight shift only: 11 PM - 7 AM, Monday-Friday"

  • ✅ "Graveyard shift available; quiet environment, consistent schedule"

  • ✅ "24-hour store requires evening/overnight availability"

Overnight positions attract specific candidates—highlight advantages (bonus pay, fewer customers, quieter environment).

Q: What common mistakes should I avoid?

A: Don't:

  • ❌ Be vague about pay or schedule

  • ❌ List unrealistic requirements for entry-level

  • ❌ Forget to mention customer service expectations

  • ❌ Underestimate the difficulty (standing, pressure, accuracy)

  • ❌ Ignore the importance of honesty in cash-handling roles

  • ❌ Make it sound boring ("scan items, take payments")

  • ❌ Fail to mention physical demands (standing 8 hours, repetitive tasks)

  • ❌ Missing growth opportunities if they exist

Instead: Be specific, realistic, and show respect for the role.