How to hire a cashier/closer

How to hire a cashier/closer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step cashier/closer hiring guide:

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

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a cashier/closer, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A cashier/closer's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, cashiers/closer from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of cashiers/closer.

   Type of Cashier/Closer	Description	Hourly rate
   Cashier/Closer	Cashiers process payments from customers purchasing goods and services.	$7-17
   Food Service/Cashier	Foodservice/cashiers are often employed at food restaurants and played various roles. Their duties include recording orders from customers and making sure their payments are collected... Show more	$10-16
   Box Office, Cashier	A box office cashier is primarily in charge of selling admission tickets to customers, ensuring fast and efficient procedures. They process cash or credit card payments, balance out the cash drawers, maintain accurate records, use automated systems, and produce progress reports as necessary... Show more	$12-14

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dishes
   • Drive-Thru
   • Food Preparation
   • Sales Floor
   • Customer Orders
   • Food Orders
   • Cash Drawers
   • Customer Service
   • POS
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Safety Standards
   • Stock Shelves
   • Customer Complaints
   • Front Line

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   Responsibilities:

   • Utilize basic computation and mathematics, and maintain electronic registers for all payment transactions including cash and credit cards.
   • Perform register close out procedures and monitor checkout stations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your cashier/closer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A cashier/closer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, cashiers/closer' average salary in montana is 33% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level cashiers/closer earn 58% less than senior-level cashiers/closer.
   • Certifications. A cashier/closer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a cashier/closer's salary.

   Average cashier/closer salary

   $11.61hourly

   $24,140 yearly

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   Entry-level cashier/closer salary

   $15,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 23, 2026

4. Writing a cashier/closer job description

   A job description for a cashier/closer role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a cashier/closer job description:

   Cashier/closer job description example

   Starting hiring pay range (based on location, experience, qualifications, etc.): $15 / hour
   
   Restaurant Crewmembers at Raising Cane's will wear many hats (including a Raising Cane's hat) while working hard and having fun as a critical part of the Restaurant team. We are hiring immediately for Restaurant Crew to work all shifts: opening shifts, closing shifts and everything in between. Whether you have experience as a customer service associate, retail team member, cashier, restaurant server, kitchen lead, cook, prep cook, drive thru cashier or any other restaurant or service-oriented role - we have a position for you.
   
   We offer competitive pay and benefits for all positions. Even if you don't have previous Restaurant experience, this position is entry-level (yes, that's no experience required) and we provide paid training for every new Restaurant Crewmember on the team. We will make sure you are prepared to grow your Restaurant career with us.
   
   Within your first year of working in the Restaurant, you can earn up to an extra dollar fifty per hour in pay increases through additional training, certifications, and performance evaluations! If you want to be at Restaurant that is a FUN place to work, that values your growth and provides opportunities to impact your community, we want you on our team!
   
   Qualities of awesome Canes Restaurant Crewmember :
   
   + Team player
   
   + Excellent communicator
   
   + Happy, Courteous and Enthusiastic
   
   + Hard working and attentive
   
   + Responsible and dependable
   
   + Authentic and genuine
   
   + Takes pride in doing a good job
   
   Perks for all Restaurant Crewmembers:
   
   + Competitive pay
   
   + Casual work attire and flexible scheduling
   
   + Restaurants closed most holidays including: MLK Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
   
   + Discounted tuition benefits and FREE education resources
   
   + Benefits*, paid time off* and more ...
   
   Benefits Offered
   
   Voluntary
   
   Full-Time
   
   Perks
   
   + Dental
   
   + Vision
   
   + Supplemental Life Insurance
   
   + Pet Insurance
   
   + 401(k) With Employer Match (age 21 & older)
   
   + Crewmember Assistance Program
   
   + Discounted Online Education Opportunities
   
   + Free Resources For Furthering Your Education
   
   + Medical & Pharmacy
   
   + Benefits Concierge Service
   
   + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
   
   + Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
   
   *Must satisfy one year of service and meet ACA eligibility requirements. Speak with a manager for more details.
   
   + Paid Time Off
   
   + Closed for all major holidays
   
   + Early closure for company events
   
   + Casual Work Attire
   
   + Flexible Scheduling
   
   + Perkspot Employee Discount Program
   
   Responsibilities:
   
   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: The intellectual and physical demands described below are representative of what must be met by Crewmembers to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
   
   + Lift and carry, push or pull heavy objects up to 50 pounds
   
   + Kneel, bend, twist or stoop
   
   + Ascend or descend stairs
   
   + Reach and grasp objects (including above head and below waistline)
   
   + Excellent verbal and written communication
   
   + Ability to show up to scheduled shifts on time
   
   + Cleaning tables, floors and other areas of the Restaurant
   
   + Taking orders from Customers and processing payments efficiently
   
   + Follow proper safety procedures when handling and/or preparing food
   
   + Ability to multitask
   
   Qualifications:
   
   ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
   
   + Must be 16 years of age or older
   
   + Provide all Customers with quick and friendly service
   
   + Work together as a team, assisting other Crewmembers in completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service
   
   + Work under pressure and at a fast pace
   
   + Align with Raising Cane's culture by balancing Working Hard and Having Fun
   
   + Take initiative
   
   + Comply with Company policies
   
   Raising Cane's appreciates & values individuality. EOE

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5. Post your job

   To find the right cashier/closer for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with cashiers/closer they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit cashiers/closer who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your cashier/closer job on Zippia to find and recruit cashier/closer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as salesjobs, salesheads, allretailjobs.com, sales trax.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit cashiers/closer, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   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 cashier/closer

   Once you have selected a candidate for the cashier/closer position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new cashier/closer. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

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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