Part Time Head Cashier

Head Cashier PositionAce Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 220 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.Ace Retail Holdings, the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Westlake Ace Hardware chain, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, Westlake Ace Hardware has been in operation for over a century and operates over 150 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make Westlake stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of:Service, Passion, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and ExcellenceThe Head Cashier is responsible for register transactions involving the sale and/or return of merchandise. The Head Cashier is also responsible for assisting the Assistant Manager, Operations in the completion of office duties.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Customer ServiceProject a positive representation of Westlake Ace Hardware.Greet customers entering and throughout the store. Thank customers by name, when possible when they are leaving the store.Project a friendly, outgoing demeanor; work well with customers as well as those supervised.Ensure excellent customer service from those supervised.Ensure all calls and pages are answered promptly, courteously and effectively.Communicate any problem or issue that requires management assistance.Ensure fast, accurate, professional checkouts.Perform Cashier duties as needed to eliminate delays.Possess strong product knowledge and knowledge of store layout and location of products.Ensure customers are being greeted and thanked by name whenever possible.Register OperationsFollow all cash register transaction procedures.Responsible for balancing of register drawer.Adhere to any Store Support Center program or promotion that may require implementation at the cash registers.Assist with register and computer problems, downloads, upgrades, and fixes as needed.Cash Room OperationsIn the absence of the Assistant Manager-Operations, verify Cashier-balancing procedures are followed.In the absence of the Assistant Manager-Operations, verify deposit procedures and policies are followed on a daily basis.Help prepare deposit, long/short recap, cashier over-short acknowledgements, and sales audits.Verify weekend vault counts and randomly verify vault.Office OperationsProvide assistance to the Assistant Manager-Operations in the completion of multiple office duties, including receiving, invoices, purchase orders, inventory adjustments, etc.AuditOn an as needed basis, provide assistance to the Assistant Manager-Operations in the completion of the quarterly audit checklist.On as needed basis, observe Cashiers for proper phone etiquette, greeting customers, handling returns correctly and that the customers are being treated attentively.Front End Appearance and UpkeepKeep the front end neat and clean at all times. Face and dust front end.Keep impulse counters stocked and faced, rotate fresh merchandise in as seasons change.Ensure fresh ads are stocked in shopping carts at all times.Ensure forms and supplies are stocked at all times.Assist with decorating the front end according to the Store Support Center program.Call for cart pickups when necessary.Perform all other duties as assigned.LeadershipCommunicate any merchandising, cost control or sales idea to the General Manager for follow up.Participate in store and Cashier meetings.Assist with training and development of new cashiers.Work with Assistant Manager-Operations to prepare for advancementOther Essential RequirementsAbility to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:SERVICE Amaze our customers, our associates and our communities by delivering on our helpful promise.PASSION Showing our love for the work we do, our customers, and our associates.RESPECT A humble appreciation that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a stronger and better company and that every person is unique and valued.INTEGRITY An authentic commitment to moral and ethical behavior.TEAMWORK Together we can achieve extraordinary things.EXCELLENCE A disciplined approach to achieve outstanding results through continuous improvement.Minimum Skills, Requirements and QualificationsHigh School or GED equivalent.Experience in retail and/or office management preferred. Cashier experience preferred. Customer service experience preferred.Standing, walking, lifting (up to 25lbs) and climbing.Starting at $17.25 per hourWestlake Ace Hardware is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.